My FiveFingers

If you love coffee, chances are you crave it pretty much every day. More than half of Americans consume more than 300 milligrams of caffeine per day, which can be equivalent to about three cups of coffee. But while the collective love for coffee is mostly fun, the consequences of being addicted to caffeine can […]

It’s no secret that city living comes with its perks– especially in regards to dining. From 5 star restaurants and food delivery services to the long list of bars and breweries to choose from, it’s impossible to run out of places to eat and drink in big cities. But even if you’ve taken advantage of […]

No matter your dietary needs and preferences, almost everyone has found themselves at some point struggling to decide what to put on the table and then find the time to get the ingredients and prepare the meal. Often one falls victim to making makeshift “meals” out of whatever is available or, worse yet, snacking uncontrollably […]

With a new year upon us, people across the country are taking steps to meet their 2019 fitness goals. And if you’re among those who have decided to get fit in 2019, you may have already joined a gym, signed up for a months worth of fitness classes, or stocked your pantry with vitamins, supplements, and […]

The Keto Diet is gaining a lot of popularity in the media and with people looking for a new, healthy diet. But, even though you see blogs and articles about the keto diet everywhere nowadays, many people don’t know its background or its fundamental principles. We looked at Nina Teicholz’s book The Big Fat Surprise […]

Summer is in full swing. The days are longer, the kids are out of school, and there’s always lots of activity. With so much going on, it can be easy to neglect healthy eating. However, it’s important to keep those healthy habits year round. Unfortunately, heart disease and diabetes are some of the leading causes […]

When looking to eat healthy, there’s a food group that many people overlook: bugs. Yes indeed, I’m talking about insects. They might be gross but they’re packed with nutritional value. A new study by a pest control company (yes, let’s all take a minute to laugh at that) shows how much better eating bugs is […]

The holidays really screwed up my fitness plan. It’s now the middle February and I still haven’t fully recovered. My New Year’s Resolution of running three or more times a week sounded so good in theory, but it’s so hard to do in reality. Spring is (slowly) on its way and I still feel weighed […]

We all know how important our physical and mental health are – because they both affect our lives in significant ways. While MyFiveFingers is primarily about running and physical fitness, we think it’s important to bring you a few ideas on how to up your game by promoting healthy habits. After all, every minute of […]

This blog post is courtesy of Maddie O’Laire, owner of Smart Source Seafood — Wild Alaska Salmon Direct from the Fisherman to Your Freezer! Salmon can play an important role in maintaining total body wellness and can help with energy levels and post-workout recovery.   We’ve been running quite a bit more than we usually […]