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That’s because when we come in a crunch position, we are flexing the spine and rounding the shoulders forward, similar to the poor position we’re in while hunched over a desk all day long. Here’s a quick anatomy lesson: The core is made up of your lower back and your abdominal muscles, which includes the rectus abdominis (those six-pack muscles), transverse abdominis (the deep muscle layer), and both external and internal obliques. This exercise teaches your spine to stay in proper alignment, improving your posture while toning your abs. Inhale to lower your legs halfway down towards the ground, then exhale to use your ab muscles to lift your legs back up towards the sky.

Research shows that it isn’t necessarily harmful, but that the benefits of it are no better than placebo and it might just be a more expensive way to think that you’re getting healthier. Most plant-based fish products are made from ingredients like potato starch, pea protein, beans, algae, and the like. (20) While these products might be convenient for people who don’t choose to eat seafood or who have fish or shellfish allergies, in general, we’re a little iffy on their health benefits. While we’re talking about plant-based animal products, plant-based burgers are the next trend in the health food market.

But with a few simple tricks and a little bit of practice, this simple recipe will have you feeling like an artichoke pro in no time! Rich in essential vitamins and prebiotics, this fiber-rich veggie keeps most if its edible meat in the “heart” and inner leaves. The outer leaves of the artichoke contain little to no meat, except near the base (where the leaves attach). Rubbing halved lemons over the artichokes before roasting will help slow down the browning process that naturally occurs when sliced – much like avocados or apples.

Slice into a piece of this irresistibly good cake made with olive oil, poppy seeds, and juicy blood oranges! Although this recipe suggests one hour for baking time, it’s always a good idea to stick a toothpick into the center of the cake before removing it from the oven. If you’re out of almond flour, try subbing in equal amounts of cashew or walnut flour. Here are a few we’d recommend: Vanilla extract (Frontier) Olive oil (Sky Organics) Almond flour (Hodgson Mill) Coconut flour