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Drinking a glass of tomato juice daily can help decrease compounds that cause inflammation in obese and overweight women, according to a 2015 study published in Nutrition Journal. Chronic inflammation has been associated with increased storage of belly fat. Adding antioxidant- and phytonutrient-rich tomatoes and tomato products can help get inflammation under control, and lead to weight loss and reduction of belly fat. It’s just another reason to use canned and other tomato products in a healthy diet....

Several studies have shown a link between eating both wild and cultivated blueberries and cancer prevention. These energy bars are made with wild blueberries, which have a more intense blueberry flavor and are frozen at harvest, which helps lock in their nutrients. You can find wild blueberries all year-round in the freezer section in many grocery stores. Nutrition (per bar) Calories: 303; total fat: 17g; saturated fat: 2g; protein: 13g; carbohydrates: 30g; fiber: 8g; sugar: 13g; cholesterol: 0mg; sodium: 87mg Recipe and photo by Lindsay Livingston, R....

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has formally charged Russian curler Alexander Krushelnitsky with doping. According to The Guardian, he tested positive for the substance meldonium, a Latvian creation that was originally used as a non-antibiotic growth promoter in livestock feed, but can also be used to treat some heart conditions. Last week Krushelnitsky won the bronze in mixed doubles with his wife, Anastasia Bryzgalova, but he’s since been stripped of the win....

In your dreams, the alarm goes off and you launch yourself out of bed, eager to take on the day ahead. In reality, a good morning is when you hit “Snooze” once, maybe twice, before stumbling toward the coffee. On three-snooze mornings — the ones where even espresso ain’t gonna cut it — you need outside help. Consider Anthony Wake Up Call ($38 at Birchbox) Hydrating Treatment Gel your secret weapon on days when your energy needs a major boost....

When you think of abs exercises, the first one that usually comes to mind is the situp. While the situp is OK when performed properly, there’s other options that place less strain on the neck, spine, and lower back, especially for people who spend countless hours sitting or working at a computer. “Spinal flexion,” which basically means you sit in a hunched crunched position for too long, is similar to a situp, and over time, can cause numerous problems including poor posture, pain, and decreased performance....

Mark Wahlberg’s latest obsession is F45 Training, which has 267 studios in the U.S. and 1,045 worldwide. Every studio runs the same workout, so on any given day, you can be sweating with Wahlberg. “We focus on functional-based moments, like hip hinges, squats, overhead movements, things that cater to people in their everyday lives,” says Cory George, athletics director for F45 Training. There are three rotating categories of classes. They alternate between cardio and resistance from Sunday to Friday, and do a hybrid on Saturday....

If you’re looking for a way to help out those less fortunate, buy a new coat! This weekend only (through October 14) when you buy a coat at macys.com, a child, man, or woman in need will also get a new winter coat. What better way to give back during the upcoming holiday season? Buy one, and give one. Think about it. You score an awesome new coat—on sale, mind you, at savings up to 80 percent off....

The bewitching nature of a full moon sitting heavy and bright in the night sky is enough to make any motorcyclist itch for a night ride. But the lure of this celestial phenomenon can have dire consequences for throttle jockeys—even worse if it’s a supermoon, according to research published in the British Medical Journal. Researchers investigated nighttime motorcycle crashes in the U.S. using the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. They pinpointed all fatalities (about 13,000 over the study’s timeframe) that occurred from 4p....

This content was produced in partnership with Go RVing. Sean Pavone/Alamy Weaving 469 miles through Appalachia between Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountain National Parks, the Blue Ridge Parkway is as beautiful as the places it connects. Over the course of five days, you can explore hikes punctuated with expansive vistas, ride under-the-radar mountain bike meccas, and even zipline through the region’s dense forest canopy before hitting up cool local restaurants, breweries, and vineyards....

Yes, this is Southern California. Photo: Katie Rodriguez When picturing Southern California’s landscape in your mind’s eye, towering trees and mystical snowy peaks aren’t necessarily the first things you’d consider. Typically, we think beaches, surf, and desert, which for the most part, isn’t necessarily incorrect. But what we often forget are all the hidden landscapes in between, home to sweet smells of cedar and pine and a handful of hikes that boast stunning views of the surrounding mountains (and a smidgen of lung squeezing elevation)....

Everyone knows Colorado is one of the best states to visit for a winter weekend getaway, but outdoor adventurers tend to hit the same spots in swarms—namely Vail and Aspen. Telluride has all the charm of a story book, but it can be challenging to get to. So why not head to Breckenridge? With five skiing peaks (one of which tops out just under 13,000 feet), there’s plenty of powder to explore for those who want to ski or snowboard....

Last December, SUP Magazine and Southern Explorations teamed up to take eight guests on a nine-day, three-island dream vacation to explore one of the most unique and beautiful places on Earth – the Galapagos islands. Dubbed as the Galapagos Dream Retreat, this adventure certainly lived up to its name’s lofty standards. Our group paddled through stunning islets, snorkeled with sea lions, hiked along volcanic ridges, rode mountain bikes past giant tortoises and ate delicious local fare....

These moments with your kids are priceless. Photo: Courtesy of Chris Benchetler The feeling of being a new father is a something that many dads likely have a difficult time fully articulating. It’s part terrifying, part gut-wrenching, part bliss, but mostly, it’s pure magic. Bringing a new little person into this world comes with so many responsibilities that it can often feel overwhelming, to say the least. However, there are tactics that many parents employ that help alleviate that stress like getting outside, traveling around and introducing the little ones to wonderful world that we live in....

One of the most communal foods known to man, nachos are far more than the sum of their parts. With crusty slopes and savory layers that offer something for everyone (cheese fans, spice hounds…), you don’t need a camping outing to enjoy nachos—but one will probably make ‘em better. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies “I crammed tortilla chips, shredded cheese, and all manner of fixings onto sheets of foil and melted, toasted, and roasted the whole shebang over low-burning coals,” Emma Frisch says of the first time she made this rendition at Firelight Camps, the glamping operation of which she is the cofounder and culinary director, in the pristine Finger Lakes of Ithaca, NY....

Fashion is a fickle thing. Just when you think you’ve mastered a look, styles change and you’re behind the times again. (We just spent the weekend donating all our skinny jeans.) It’s just hard to keep up. High-fashion magazines and websites don’t interest us much. And brand names we recognize are usually far out of our price range. If you’re looking for affordable fashion, check out Ssense. Ssense (pronounced “essence”) is a fantastic retailer that specializes in couture brands and designer names....

So many diets. So many fads. It’s impossible to know which one is right for you until you try it. But there’s one diet plan that’s right for everyone because it doesn’t just change your eating habits—it helps you change your life habits. Noom isn’t just an approach to healthy eating—it’s a support-based approach to living a healthy life. If you want to make your diet stick this time, try Noom....

We’ve all been there: that feeling like you’re no longer in control of your own legs after a grueling workout, long trail run or extended bike ride. Sore, achy and barely able to sit down or climb the stairs – these are all pretty common sensations when getting back into a workout or pushing yourself farther than the norm. But what if there were a way around this demise? Thanks to advanced studies on muscle recovery, athletes and even casual weekend warriors are now turning to post-workout methods that can minimize and sometimes all-together prevent extreme muscle fatigue and soreness....

Words and Photos by Ryan Stuart The air feels like an oven, so hot and dry that it burns my throat if I breather too deeply. I sip from my water bottle, swish the liquid around my parched mouth and squint in the withering sun. Not a whiff of cloud. A hawk circles overhead, silhouetted in the stark sunlight. As far as I can see downstream there’s nothing but meandering river and endless sky....

Men’s Journal receives compensation for purchases made when you click on a link and buy something below. Trying to lose weight but can’t seem to achieve your goals? Then you’ve got to try Noom. Because Noom is more than just a weight-loss app. Noom is a lifestyle app. Yes, Noom will help you trim down, and you’ll look better and feel great. But what separates Noom from other diet and weight loss apps is its focus on your lifestyle, more than just your diet and exercise plan....

Even the toughest, most elite athletes in the world aren’t immune to Mother Nature’s wrath. Just ask Alex Gregory. Or rather, look at his hands. The two-time Olympic gold medalist and five-time world champion rower for Great Britain, along with a team of five other top-notch rowers from around the world, embarked on an expedition coined The Polar Row. The journey led them through the Arctic Ocean, and was aimed at breaking 12 world records while raising money for a school in the Himalayas....