Articles About Health And Fitness

Whether you grill up fresh steak or use leftovers for this quick and easy recipe, you'll have a delicious, diet-friendly meal that won't disappoint.  Nutrition (per serving) Protein: 17g; fat: 7g; carbs: 11g Recipe and photo courtesy of Lori Shaw, author of the  Renaissance Feast  e-cookbook. 2 Ingredients  3½ cups fresh baby spinach leaves ½ cup sliced red onion 5 oz grilled steak, sliced into bite sized pieces 1 cup sliced strawberries 3 Tbsp slivered almonds ½ ounce crumbled blue cheese ¼ cup balsamic vinegar Fresh ground pepper How to make it  Divide baby spinach and red onion evenly between two plates. Top with steak and strawberries.   Sprinkle with slivered almonds and cheese, then drizzle with balsamic vinegar and grind fresh pepper over top. Healthy food from Men's Fitness http://ift.tt/2u0SmvI

Sometimes, my boyfriend and I fight . Usually, our fights aren't earth-shattering spats that escalate to the point of a breakup or some malicious deed. We argue about the same things any newly shacked-up couple fights about: laundry , money , or leaving the toilet seat up. However, when we do argue about one of the above, anything else that may have been brewing under the surface comes to a head and it turns into war. These type of fights always end the same way; someone says something offensive (name calling perhaps?), the other throws an explicative and goes off to stew alone. Are we dysfunctional when a little bit of nothing turns into a big something? I asked Ian Kerner, Ph.D., sex therapist and relationship counselor and author of She Comes First: The Thinking Man's Guide to Pleasuring a Woman , whether we should put down our fighting gloves and just call it a truce before it turns ugly. Or is it better to stay stubborn throughout the night and patch things up th...

For some people looking to drop a significant amount of weight , strapping on a pair of running shoes just may not be an option. But that doesn't mean you can't hit the treadmill for a good cardio session anyway. If a run hurts your back too much or you lose your breath too quickly, try burning calories by walking. Nicki Anderson, president of Reality Fitness and author of Nicki Anderson's Single-Step Weight Loss Solution , tells you how. Indoors If you decide to join a gym, commit to walking three to five days per week for 20 minutes per session. Once that's easy, step it up. Think in tens—a 10% increase in the amount of time you're walking or a 10% increase in your incline or speed. To keep from getting bored, set goals. If it normally takes you 20 minutes to cover a mile, aim for 18 minutes in your next session. [RELATED1] Outdoors If you'd rather start outside, you should still plan on walking three to five days per week for at least 20 minute...

These lightened-up enchiladas will satisfy your craving for this Mexican classic.  Nutrition (per enchilada) Protein: 20g; fat: 7g; carbs: 8g Recipe and photo courtesy of Lori Shaw, author of the   Renaissance Feast   e-cookbook. 8 Ingredients  Cooking spray 16 oz jar salsa verde, divided ½ cup full fat Greek yogurt 2 cups 2% shredded Mexican blend cheese 2 Tbsp cilantro paste 1 lb chicken, cooked and shredded 8 large whole grain tortillas ¼ cup chopped green onions Fresh chopped cilantro How to make it  Preheat oven to 375° Farenheit.   Spray a 13x9x2" pan with cooking spray, then spread 1 cup of salsa verde around the prepared pan. Combine yogurt, 1 cup cheese and 2 Tbsp cilantro paste in a small bowl.  Fold in chicken.   Warm tortillas per package directions, and spread ⅛ of the filling mix down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in prepared pan. Repeat until y...

If there's one thing that's inevitable each season, it's a case of the sniffles. There's no bypassing  colds and the flu —both are respiratory illnesses caused by viruses, explains Pritish Tosh, M.D., an infectious disease physician at the Mayo Clinic—but there are ways to bolster your body's immune system. To effectively ward off this season's sicknesses—without holing up in your house—use these preemptive tips. Cold and flu from Men's Fitness http://ift.tt/2u0SmvI

Even though he’s slipped off the top perch in recent years because of injuries and off-the-course issues, Tiger Woods hasn’t forgotten about the days when he was the most physically dominant golfer on the PGA Tour. [RELATED1] Woods had the chance to remind himself of those peak years recently when he was traveling with fellow golfer Justin Thomas—who is pretty physically fit himself —and revealed the daily routine he used to stay in shape in an interview with the Golf Channel . [RELATED2] Thomas, who won the 2017 PGA Championship and added 15lbs of muscle to his frame last season , asked Woods, “What did you used to do when you were about my age?” Here was Woods’ answer: “Well, I used to get up in the morning, run four miles," Woods said. "Then I’d go to the gym, do my lift. Then I’d hit balls for two to three hours. I’d go play, come back, work on my short game. I’d go run another four more miles, and then if anyone wanted to play basketball or tennis, I woul...

When it comes to nutrition and fitness, timing is everything. For example, recent research found that when guys ate carbs after exercise, they torched more fat in the three hours post-workout than if they ate carbs before. Now, scientists have pinpointed an optimal time to eat saturated fats to minimize their negative effects. In the Texas A&M Health Science Center and Texas A&M AgriLife  study , researchers discovered what makes saturated fats "bad" may have more to do with when you eat them than anything else. "[Because] chronic inflammation is determined by what saturated fats you have in your diet and when you eat them...the best time to eat a high-fat meal is early in the morning," says study author David Earnest, Ph.D.  (Hello, bacon and eggs!) "And probably the worst time is late at night." Researchers are unclear on why, but saturated fat produces the greatest degree of inflammation when consumed late at night, increasing your...

Diana Kelly Today Claire Benoist Sure, you hit the gym for your health , but looking good is also a big motivator behind buckling down. And you know what doesn’t look good on a chiseled body ? A fungal infection. Or discolored toenails. Or an infected wound. Yup, we can almost guarantee that no girl is going to be OK with that. The secret to keeping your skin safe from the creepy crawlers in the weight room, dugout or open water: Not slacking when it comes to covering up and cleaning up. [RELATED1] Use this guide to grade your hygiene habits and shield your skin from unsightly infections, like heat rash, eczema, and athlete’s foot. Skin health from Men's Fitness http://ift.tt/2u0SmvI

Brain health has been a hot topic lately—especially now that an estimated one in 10 Americans over 65 are living with Alzheimer's in 2017. In the past, studies have shown that exercise can keep your brain healthy as you age, and a new study published in the  Journal of Alzheimer's Disease found even more evidence to support those findings.  In the study from UT Southwestern, researchers had older people with a high risk of developing Alzheimer's take memory and other mental tests to measure their brain function , and used their VO2 max ratings to gauge their fitness levels. (Using VO2 max ratings sets the study apart from past research, which relied on people to self-report their own fitness levels.) Participants' brains were also scanned to see how well their white matter—the bundles of nerves in the brain that affect learning, brain function, and communication between different parts of the brain—was functioning. Of the patients, who all had early sign...

So you've decided to quit your life as a baby-faced All-American type (or New York Yankee) and grow a beard. Congrats. (No, really: Beards make guys look like boyfriend material in a woman's eyes , according to research.) But like any transition, growing out a manly beard takes some adjustment. As you start on your journey toward Paul Bunyanhood—or at least the intrepid ruggedness your great-granddad would've been proud of—keep these key pointers in mind. [RELATED1] Expect a wait Usually, going from a clean shave to an even remotely full beard will take at least a month, depending on how quickly (and how thick) your hair grows. Bide your time and resist shaving or excessive trimming. This is the time in the beard growing cycle that divides men from boys. Besides finding out if you can actually grow a beard, you’ll discover just how strong your willpower is by resisting the urge to shave it off. [RELATED2] The itch is nothing to worry about If you’re not used...

Jason Statham is starting to challenge Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as the busiest man in Hollywood. With his mega-monster shark film The Meg coming up in August and a Hobbs and Shaw spinoff with Johnson on the horizon, Statham just keeps on adding projects.  [RELATED1] Statham already is set to return for the sequel Spy 2 with Melissa McCarthy. He's developing a Hong Kong action thriller with STX Entertainment. Now, he has another badass role on the horizon: veteran hitman. Statham is circling the lead role in The Killer’s Game , with xXx: The Return of Xander Cage director D.J. Caruso behind the camera, according to an exclusive in The Hollywood Reporter . [RELATED2] The film is based on Jay Bonansinga’s novel, and follows “a veteran assassin who is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and takes a hit out on himself to avoid the pain that is destined to follow. After ordering the kill, he finds out that he was misdiagnosed—and must then fend off the army o...

"For a first-timer wanting to cook something Chinese and easy," says Ed Schoenfeld, managing partner and creator of New York's Chinese hotspots RedFarm and Decoy , "I'd suggest making a home-style fried rice using some previously cooked leftover protein." It doesn't matter whether you're cooking with beef, chicken, pork, or shrimp—that protein becomes a muscle-building base for an effortlessly tasty meal. [RELATED1] And by cooking the rice in advance (anything from short-grain to long-grain will work, Schoenfeld says) and keeping it chilled in the fridge, you can have all the ingredients prepped and ready to go, and have dinner ready in no time. 3 Ingredients  2 Tbsp vegetable oil 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped 1 tsp salt 2-3 cups rice, cooked and chilled 1/2-1 cup cooked protein of your choice (beef, chicken, etc.) 1-2 Tbsp gluten-free soy sauce 1/4 tsp white pepper, finely ground 1/2 cup scallion...

Want a great way to lose weight and burn fat that’s all natural? There’s a solution for you that you could use in partnership with your training to help drop weight . Weight isn’t all about the ratio of cheeseburgers to hours logged on the treadmill. An immune-fighting chemical you already have in your body could blast fat and suppress appetite. A study at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, researched interleukin-6, a molecule that fights infection, and its role in weight loss. The researchers looked at mice and found that interleukin-6-deficient mice were on the plump side, while the mice injected with interleukin-6 had a faster metabolism. Moreover, the chemical affects satiety so that you don’t crave fries and ice cream quite as much.  [RELATED1] All in all, increasing your body's levels of interleukin-6 may help: Regulate metabolism Speed up fat burn Reduce hunger Of course, interleukin-6 won't be a weight-loss magic bullet if yo...

Uncle Drew has transformed from a Pepsi-funded viral series starring NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving into a feature-length film. For those of who who haven't seen the hilarious web series: Uncle Drew is based on Irving, who masquerades as an old-school baller assembling his old team to return to the basketball court. The disguised Irving completely demolishes the competition, and often brings along at least one athlete or celebrity in each episode. And while it might be hard to believe, Uncle Drew has been sharking local streetball games for five years . (If you need some catching up,  here are all of the episodes . We'll wait.) [RELATED1] This summer, Uncle Drew is hitting the big time with his own movie. Uncle Drew will also star Irving, Shaquille O’Neal , Chris Webber, Nate Robinson, and Lisa Leslie, just to name a few. The plot we know so far: Dax (LilRel Howery), an enterprising guy who knows talent when he sees it, calls on Uncle Drew to lead a team in a basketba...

Christina Simonetti Today To boost the health of one of your favorite body parts and ensure it stays at its prime, you must first consider  what’s hurting your penis . From stress to sleep deprivation to alcohol consumption, and even a bad attitude, there are a number of things that harm your sperm, testosterone production, and crush your desire to get busy. However, upping your intake of specific foods can actually have the opposite effect. That's right, you can eat to boost your sex life. [RELATED1] Whether you  can’t get a hard-on , or just want your sex drive to surge, you can fuel your body (and your penis) with foods that make everything run smoothly. That means eating foods that contain high amounts of omega-3 acids (to improve blood flow to the penis) to ones that have special enyzmes that can boost your libido to others that include powerful pleasure-boosting minerals (like zinc, magnesium, and selenium) to foods rich in the vitamins B, C, D, and ...

Vanessa Marin Today Is there any more universal desire among dudes—hell, among anyone—than being good in bed ? Heck, most people would love to be simply above average, let alone an all-time Casanova. But a lot of the signs that you’re skilled in the sack are more subtle than you might realize. (No, you don't have to be a porn star. And by the way, the ideal penis size probably isn't what you'd think .) Here are 14 signs that you’re good in bed—and that you might not even know it. Sex tips from Men's Fitness http://ift.tt/2u0SmvI

Matthew Jussim Today The name’s Bond— James Bond . The iconic super spy has been front and center in one of the most popular film franchises of the last 50 years. And while the ever-changing cast of actors chosen to portray the fabled spy—Sean Connery, Roger Moore,  Daniel Craig —has made their own mark, many traditions remain. [RELATED1] The tuxedo's always been a staple. The code name will always be 007. The martinis will be shaken, not stirred. And there will always be a bevy of badass Bond girls . [RELATED2] And, as of early 2018, we'll have some more continuity to look forward to: After years of rumors, Craig  confirmed he'll reprise the role for another film (possibly two) and take Bond into the next generation. [RELATED3] Here’s a look at all the major Bond films through the years, and the actors who played the badass spy. Movies and TV from Men's Fitness http://ift.tt/2u0SmvI

Danielle Herrington sizzles on the cover of the 2018  Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue  wearing a barely there string bikini. The up-and-coming model became an overnight sensation after the cover was revealed on February 13. But she's also making history as the third black woman to land the coveted spot. Beyoncé was on the 2007 issue, 10 years after Tyra Banks graced the cover. [RELATED1] "I dedicate this to all the young girls out there," the California native wrote in an Instagram post . "Work hard, surround yourself with good people who believe in you and your DREAMS WILL COME TRUE!" Here are nine drop-dead gorgeous photos of the  Sports Illustrated   stunner Herrington. Celebrities from Men's Fitness http://ift.tt/2u0SmvI

Erin Alexander Today We're obsessed with  Black Panther — along with every other fan of the  Marvel Cinematic Universe . Prior to hitting theaters, the film's already recieved rave reviews and is on track for a record-breaking box office opening weekend, according to  CNN Money . With a stellar cast including  Chadwick Boseman , Michael B. Jordan , and Lupita Nyong'o (just a few all-stars from the film's lineup),  Black Panther  promises to be a breakthrough superhero movie thanks to its triumphant representation of African history (albeit a fictional one) and top-notch direction from Ryan Coogler. [RELATED1] Applauded for its celebration of black culture and heritage via costume, makeup (face and body), and hair, Black Panther 's entire cast was transformed. If you're heading to see the flick in theaters, keep an eye out for these 12  Black Panther  actors. Here are the characters they'll portray in the smash-hit Marvel film (a...