The holidays are a time of joy and celebration but can also present health and fitness challenges. Between holiday festivities and indulgent foods, even the most disciplined health enthusiasts can find it hard to stay on track during the last quarter of the year....
The bookends of your day are crucial for establishing healthy habits. These key times—the first hour after you wake up and the last hour before you go to bed—are ideal for habit formation because they occur before and after your other responsibilities, such as...
In recent decades, the landscape of our diets has dramatically shifted with the proliferation of processed foods. These convenient, shelf-stable products have become a staple in many households, but their prevalence has been linked to the alarming rise in obesity...
The busy days of late summer and early fall have a way of exposing all the cracks in our hectic lifestyles. If you’ve been barely getting by in your workouts or nutrition through the summer, this is the time when self-care can take a backseat, obligations start...
Discussing what people tend to die from is decidedly not a fun topic. But when we learn about the leading causes of death, we empower ourselves to prevent them so we can live our best lives longer. Heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, and Alzheimer’s...
There are a lot of great burger ideas out there, but nothing quite compares to the good ‘ole burger and fries duo. The blend of seasoned, juicy grass-fed beef and crunchy fries is what the child in you wishes he could eat every day. Well, you (and your inner child)...
For generations, American mothers have affectionately prepared meatloaf to fill their family’s bellies and hearts. Honestly, when you think of comfort food, can you imagine any other dish? Our chefs at Metabolic Meals took this nostalgic staple and raised the bar...
ARTICLE AT A GLANCE Alex McMahon, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner It’s a new year, and with it comes resolutions to eat healthy and lose weight. When people think of the word “diet,” they think restrictions. Diets today are built on the idea that you have to...
Fish tacos provide the perfect lunch or light dinner. The Mahi Mahi is a very healthy lean protein. It’s paired with fantastic fresh tropical fruit, and organic vegetables, which round this dish off as a culinary superstar. The avocado is packed with healthy fats,...
Variety isn’t just the spice of life; it’s also the key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Having a bunch of versatile, nutritionally balanced meals ready to go makes it much more likely you’ll actually stick to your healthy eating plan — and you’ll look forward...
Literally meaning “pasta with tomatoes”, our Penne Pasta al Pomodoro is as authentic as the waterways of beautiful Venice. Made with farm-fresh, hand-sliced tomatoes, aromatic garlic, sweet basil and cold-pressed Italian olive oil, this light sauce is hand-tossed...
Our Executive Chef has studied all over the world, but when it comes to his favorite cuisine, there is no place as rich in culinary influence as Italy. Whether it is rustic, hearty dishes from Northern Italy or light, coastal-inspired entrees from Southern Italy,...
The nutrition field is in the beginning of a new era. The latest research is making it harder to ignore that the industry has been wrong about saturated fat and cholesterol. Look at eggs, for example. For a long time, eggs were widely associated with high...
Our Chimichurri Chicken Burger and Black Bean Salad is another great example of how burgers are just the best. We start with quality organic, free-range ground chicken, ever so slightly seasoned to bring out the meat’s natural flavor. Next, this succulent base is...
Let’s be honest: When the quarterback drops back, breaks a tackle, locks eyes with his open receiver, and launches a rocket 40 yards downfield for a touchdown, who’s wondering, “Is this my third or fifth deep-fried jalapeño popper?” Football and snack foods are as...
