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…
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.
Creamy Carrot and Cauliflower Soup
This puréed soup is smooth, creamy and dairy free. If you want a white soup, substitute parsnips for the carrots. If you want to intensify the soup’s color, use orange cauliflower.
Roasted Cauliflower, Anchovies, Capers and Garlic
This side can be enjoyed on its own or tossed with pasta or gnocchi. If you don’t care for anchovies, substitute minced Kalamata olives. Just know that the anchovies dissolve in the sauce when cooked and don’t taste fishy. Because anchovies have plenty of salt, there is no need to add more to your roasting cauliflower.
Exchange Willpower for Willingness
We've been taught that following through on new year's resolutions is all about willpower. But it turns out that willingness may be a far more valuable ally.
Mixed Winter Salad
A refreshing blend of orange and basil brings out the natural flavors of grilled beef. (For a vegetarian option, replace beef with tempeh. Marinate the tempeh in one-fourth of this dressing, then grill.) This salad would also be great with grilled chicken breast.
Beef Hot-Pot Soup
This basic version of a classic Asian beef soup makes a little beef go a very long way. For a vegetarian option, replace sirloin with extra edamame beans.
Expert Answers: 10-Minute Fitness, Creatine, Toxic Cardio, and Why You Should Warm Up
Here we wrangle leading experts to address your most perplexing workout quandaries and conundrums — from teens and creatine to the impacts of cardio on strength training.
Follow Your Dream
What happens when you actually do the thing you always wanted to do? There's only one way to find out.
How to Stop Overreacting
Do you fly off the handle at the slightest provocation, or mount a major defense to even the slightest criticism? Here's how to ditch the drama—and manage a more measured response.
Being Healthy Is a Revolutionary Act: Renegade Perspectives for Thriving in a Mixed-Up World
You want to be healthy? Well, hey, that’s wonderful! This article is designed to help you succeed.
The Kettlebell Effect on Aerobic Capacity, Muscle Development, and Fat Loss
A study by ACE, the American Council on Exercise, confirms what all dedicated kettlebell afficionados already know: that kettlebell training torches calories and builds cardiovascular fitness at the same time it builds muscular strength.
How to Turn Stairs into a Full-Body Strength and Cardio Workout
Get a full-body workout anywhere with this stair-well routine that combines strength and cardio using just a flight of stairs.
The Morning Banana Diet and Other New Year’s Follies
'Tis the season for fad diets and crazy weight-loss schemes. But real change still relies on patience, calm focus and healthy common sense.