It’s important to first acknowledge that brown rice and quinoa, although culinarily similar (both are boiled in roughly 1 ½-2 parts water to 1 part grain), these two foods are from different parts of the plant kingdom: Brown rice is a grain and quinoa, a pseudo-grain, is more closely related to a seed. Both brown […]
What is Moringa Powder and How to Use It
Matcha has been having its time in the sun over the past few years. The pulverized green tea leaves create a superfood powder that is high in antioxidants, and makes for a delicious latte. It’s all over your Instagram feed and in everything from smoothie bowls to ice cream. However, matcha had better watch its […]
5 Things Your OB-GYN Wants You to Know About Working Out
You gotta take care of yourself. While you already know that working out is essential for your overall health, did you know that it can have an impact on your feminine health, too? And nope, we’re not just talking about ‘down there’: the first thing to know is that exercise isn’t always easy on our lady […]
The Best Foam Roller Exercises for Your Entire Body
One of our favorite pieces of equipment we love to hate: the good old foam roller. If you’ve invested in your own or use one on occasion at your favorite studio before or after class, you’ve probably learned a few basic ways to get your body back in check after a challenging workout. Looking for […]
How to Exfoliate Your Body
Exfoliation is the sloughing off of dead skin cells so they don’t clog pores or make the skin look dull. When most people think of exfoliation, they think of face, but it’s important to exfoliate the skin from head to toe. But how often should we do it? What are the different types of exfoliation […]
Should You Drink Water During a Workout?
Staying hydrated is an important part of your everyday, especially when you’re working in exercise and losing much of that water you’ve stored up by sweating it off. Without the right amount of hydration, your ability to perform in a workout class or jog around the neighborhood can decline quickly. In fact, that thirsty feeling […]