Sorry, almond milk. But the newest non-dairy milk on the scene, oat milk, is more popular than ever. You can’t scroll through your feed without seeing influencers and bloggers ‘gram pics of their oat milk lattes and smoothies. But according to Judith Dodd, a dietician and assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh, oat milk is here to […] More
Yaaaas – there is a way to ramp up your muscle-building without having to live at the gym. The secret is in your nutrition… Yup, what you put in your mouth is just as important as the time you spend sweating. Think about it: if you spend hours on the treadmill but you’re hitting up […] More
When starting on a fitness journey, we’re often told to get a workout buddy. We’re told that a workout buddy will help us stay committed, will get us through the difficult days and most importantly — will hold us accountable. But what happens when your gym buddy is just as lazy to go to the […] More
Not enough time to hit the gym, but your body is yearning for a full-body workout? Get your blood pumping and boost those endorphins by trying this 30-minute workout, by nutrition coach, fitness trainer and our Next Fit Foodie, Daniella Lagerwey. This is her 30-minute full-body workout that involves AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) focusing […] More
So, you’ve heard that sugar is the devil and that merely glancing its way will cause all the bad things to happen to you. Okay, maybe that’s a bit dramatic, but still, eating too much sugar is associated with all sorts of health problems. “[Excess sugar] may contribute to heightened triglyceride levels, tooth decay, type 2 diabetes, and […] More
If you’re like me, you try your best to eat a healthy, whole foods-based diet, which includes whole-grain bread (because avocado toast is life), frozen meals here and there (some of them are organic!), and sushi Fridays (salmon rolls, FTW). But even though I’m packing in all the good stuff into my diet — like fruits and […] More
Inspired to head for the hills? We’ve cherry-picked the best running shoes in stores right now… so that you can add them to your cart ASAP. If You Want To Hit The… Road We know what you’re thinking: another pair of running shoes? Sure, running shoe releases claiming to make you (almost) as fast as […] More
You know that working out legit makes you feel good, but it’s easy to forget about that endorphin-fueled post-workout bliss when you’re tired, stressed, or just don’t want to get to the gym for whatever reason. Even top fitness stars — like Nkateko Dinwiddy AKA Takkies — need a little motivational kick to get themselves […] More
