The Scoop On Collagen

My first real conversation about collagen supplementation happened in 2017 over paleo pancakes with FIT editor Grace, who eagerly educated me on the wonders that collagen can do for skin, hair and physical health. Now I’ve got a favorite brand, and find myself regularly adding it to drinks, smoothies and bowls — and without fail, coffee. Here’s … Read more

Why to Always Eat Veggies With Fat

Our Power Couples series highlights wellness and fitness pairings that are way better together / even more potent when combined. As the acclaimed professor and best selling author Michael Pollan says “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” This veggie-forward approach to eating is one the FIT team lives by because it’s better for our bodies … Read more

The Best Time to Consume Collagen

Today’s edition Power Couple spotlights two of our favorite things – exercising and collagen! Turns out there are major benefits to consuming collagen at particular times in accordance with your workout schedule. Here’s what you need to know… WTF IS COLLAGEN? SOURCE: Collagen powder (usually labeled as Collagen hydrolysate or Collagen peptides) can be made from … Read more

We Tried Cryotherapy So You Don’t Have To

The other day while walking through JFK, I saw a man getting what looked like a smudging treatment on his upper back (smudging = space cleansing via burning herbs). My suspicion that burning herbs couldn’t be an airport-sanctioned activity was confirmed after I did some investigating and discovered he was getting a localized cryotherapy treatment! … Read more