Nutrition

Fueling your body with the right nutrients to support your routine is important for ensuring optimal performance and recovery. Ideal pre-exercise snacks can help maintain your stamina and may be just the thing to help you push on to greater fitness levels. Gina Crome offers some great options for foods that will help you do just that.

Fresh, younger-looking skin is something everyone can appreciate. And with summer around the corner, many of us are turning our attention to what we put on our skin to protect it from the elements. However, what we put in our body can be just as important as what we put on our body. The nutrients that promote healthy, glowing skin can easily be incorporated into a delicious summer menu.

You’ve heard of spring cleaning your house—this time of year is also a perfect time to spring clean your diet, too. Registered dietitian-nutritionists Tiffani Bachus and Erin Macdonald explain how to detox your kitchen and repack the shelves with cleaner, healthier fare. Plus, you’ll want to try their simple-to-make kale and salmon salad with miso-tahini dressing—the perfect meal to lead off your healthy-eating efforts.

Pancakes taste so good, but most are not-so-good for you. These protein pancakes are an exception—they contain a great combination of protein, carbs, fiber and healthy fats—and can be used as an ideal recovery meal. You’ll love this easy recipe and the three delicious variations: chocolate chip, banana walnut and blueberry lemon. Hungry now?