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If you’ve got a bit of a sweet tooth—and by that we mean, if you’ve ever dreamed of eating an entire bowl of cookie dough—then this healthy cookie dough dip recipe from Chocolate Covered Katie is going to be a total game-changer!

Working out with a friend is a great way to keep your fitness regime on track. Here are 8 ways to motivate your friend to join you in the gym.

We know weeknights get busy, and sometimes it can be a real struggle to find time to make dinner. With a bag of cauliflower gnocchi from Trader Joe’s in your freezer, you might be surprised how many delicious, easy dinners you can whip up in no-time. Here are three easy ways to take your gnocchi from side dish to main event.

When you and your family sit around the dinner table, what do you talk about? It’s easy the let the adults do the talking when kids are feeling less than chatty, but it’s important to help kids be part of the conversation. So, how do you encourage them to get talking? Here are 10 questions to inspire conversation with your kids.

Whether you’re running outside or on the treadmill, going for a long run can leave your muscles feeling tight and uncomfortable. Don’t forget to warm up with some dynamic stretches like mountain climbers, side lunges, and high knees—and once you’re done with your run, try these five stretches to relax your muscles and leave you feeling great.

We probably don’t need to remind you that fruits and veggies are good for our bodies. But even those of us who are motivated to eat well may find that getting the recommended amount of produce onto your plate can be a big ask.

Celebrate spring with this Easter bunny-approved healthy smoothie that will remind you of a delicious carrot cake.

Most of us do our best to stick to a regular workout routine and follow the tried-and-true advice of fitness and nutrition experts. One recent finding may be challenging what was once widely accepted by experts to be true: a person should not consume caffeine before a workout.

Ready to take the intensity up a notch? A “finisher” is an exercise you do at the end of your workout to make sure you’ve used up all the gas in your tank. Finishers can improve your mental toughness, which is extra important for athletes but can offer anyone an extra boost of confidence. Finishers also make sure you feel satisfied when you head back to the locker room. (Post-workout endorphins, anyone?) When you can only squeeze in a short workout, add one of these finishers to make sure you...

The hinge movement is one of the most important movements for long-term performance and functionality for everyone. You may not realize it, but we hinge all the time in our daily lives – from pulling up our pants to jumping over a puddle. In terms of functional exercise, things like a deadlift and a kettle bell swing both use the hinge movement.