Happy Sunday! As always, Links We Love brings you our favorite health and fitness information from around the web. This week, we’re diving headfirst into food: from healthier fastfood restaurants, to side-dish ideas and the necessity of calories. We want to spread the love and share kick-ass content in the wellness world, and here are our picks:
Healthy Fast Food?
The Most “Health Conscious” Fast Food Restaurants
Apparently healthy living is so cool, even fast food joints are taking part. But which restaurants actually have the “best” options for healthful dining? (via Blisstree)
Creative Side Dishes
7 Clever Barbecue Style Side Dishes
Forget your classic corn-on-the-cob. Spice up your summer night at the grill with these out-of-the-box (and mostly healthy!) side dish recipes. (via LearnVest)
Weird Cooking Method
Cook A Perfect Steak In A Beer Cooler
Yup, you saw right. If you don’t feel like firing up the grill for your next protein-filled meal, watch the video below and then grab a …cooler? (via LifeHacker)
The Importance of Calories
The Necessities of Calories
With all this food-talk, it’s important to remember that calories are important. This article gives the quick low-down on the benefits of intaking kCals. (via Healthy Dining Finder)
The 411 on Breathing
Breathing Techniques When Lifting Weights
When it comes to lifting, breath is just as important as form. Learn how to inhale and exhale in style when hitting the weight rack. (via Tribesports)
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[Note: These stories are outside sources, which don’t always follow Greatist’s strict (and awesome!) research standards.]
