Food is fuel for the body and for exercise. Eating both before and after a workout can help the body perform better, but the right meal and timing vary depending on a person’s fitness and health goals ...

Ever finished a meal and felt the urge to stretch your legs? While the old advice was to sit still after eating, recent research suggests that light movement – like a short walk – could actually ...

Walking after eating may feel like the last thing you want to do, but if weight loss is your goal, studies show that short strolls straight after meals could help you hit it. Back in 2011, the ...

One minute I’m enjoying the dinner I’ve been looking forward to all day, the next I’m so tired I can barely move from the sofa. Crashing after eating is common – a 2024 study showed that up to 30% of ...

Eating carbohydrates and protein before working out helps provide energy for high-intensity exercise and endurance training. Fasted workouts can help some people avoid digestive discomfort and may ...

Making the decision to establish a regular fitness routine is a huge step on the path to feeling better on a daily basis and aging more gracefully in the long run. Still, it's only the first step.

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...