PUMPING IRONY: Spring Fling
As I think I've mentioned before, I typically put my bicycle away each fall when the first snow flies and start pedaling again when the streets are clear in the spring. It's an act of self-preservation, I suppose, and a…
A Brilliant Scheme
No matter what you’re trying to accomplish, you need an action plan. Here’s the process I prefer — and that Ocean’s Eleven made famous.
Lentil and Millet Burgers Topped With Lemon Yogurt Sauce
These Greek-inspired lentil and millet burgers work best if you form them a day earlier and then refrigerate overnight, and cook when ready to serve.
Warm Citrus Black Lentil and Quinoa Salad
Black beluga lentils are a perfect base for a quick, light salad. As an alternative to citrus, you can try other fruits, such as unsweetened dried apricots, raisins or dates.
Expert Answers: Deep Squats, Carbs for Endurance Athletes, and More
Here we wrangle leading experts to address your most perplexing workout quandaries and conundrums — from how low to go when squatting and two moves to help alleviate low-back pain.
3 Simple Shifts to Eating Healthier
Looking for low-effort ways to eat healthier? These three small adjustments can make a surprisingly big difference in how you look and feel.
Reality’s Bites
My humble, home-cooked meals are not the stuff of Food Channel fantasy. But they sure beat eating a bag of pretzels for dinner.
The Dangers of Doing Too Much
It is strange, perhaps, to open an issue dedicated to helping readers get more done with a caveat about overdoing. But as a person prone to doing just that, I feel it is, um — the right thing to do.
Order Out of Chaos: The Home Office
Low-cost improvements yield big returns in a cramped home-office space.
6 Steps to Getting Things Done
Six powerful strategies for accomplishing more of what really matters.
The Good Life: Bert Jacobs
By remaining true to their optimistic natures, Bert Jacobs and his brother parlayed three little words into a multimillion-dollar, do-gooder business.
How to Eat More Lentils: 4 Creative Recipes
One of the world's healthiest foods, these fiber-rich legumes add hearty flavor to everything from salads to veggie burgers.
PUMPING IRONY: Peer Pressure
Mr. Parkour (AKA my son) has been on a bit of a fitness jag this week and, because I'm the kind of guy who wants to support healthy habits, my poor, aging body has been pretty sore. Tuesday night, for…
PUMPING IRONY: Temporary Insanity
I had a curious urge this past weekend to pull on my sneakers and go jogging down West River Road. This is not something I typically think about doing on a gray Saturday afternoon with the temps in the 20s and the sidewalks…
Expert Answers: Is Creatine Safe for Teens?
Here’s what experts say about usage, safety, and age guidelines.
Aloo Gobi
A classic Indian dish of cauliflower and potatoes, Aloo Gobi has a complex base of spices and tomatoes. The turmeric gives the cauliflower a lovely yellow color and has many health benefits, including anti-inflammatory properties. Serve with a cooling spinach raita or add shredded kale to the dish to get your greens.
Cauli-Slaw
This slaw can be made even more colorful by using purple or green cauliflower, and by substituting red apples for the green, or adding red cabbage into the mix. Sprinkle in some currants for more texture and flavor. Although a food processor with a grater attachment is helpful for preparing vegetables for this salad, you can use a hand grater or finely chop the vegetables by hand.