In the market for a new fitness tracker? You're shopping at the perfect time: Fitbit just announced an update to their bestselling Charge 2 device. The Charge 3, which the company is calling their "most advanced tracker ever," is available for presale now and officially ships in a few weeks.
The Fitbit Charge 3 has many of the features you've come to love about the previous Charge model: insights on heart rate, distance traveled, and calorie burn; smartphone notifications; and a sleek, durable interface. The new model is also water-resistant up to 50 meters and boasts a significantly larger touchscreen (it's about 40% bigger, but 20% lighter, thanks to aerospace grade aluminum). If you have an older Fitbit, you might also notice that the Charge 3 feels more like a smartphone; you can easily swipe between apps, and the backlit display automatically adjusts to different types of light.
But our senior fitness editor Rozalynn S. Frazier is probably most excited about the better-than-ever battery life. "A single charge should last you seven days, which is a game changer—especially for someone like me, who always seems to forget to plug in my device at night," she says.
Also cool, according to Roz? The ability to easily swap out bands. The Charge 3 offers three different types: silicone sports bands in four cheery hues for $30, woven bands in two colors for $35, and midnight blue or plum leather bands for $50. The different textures make taking your fitness tracker from a workout class to dinner and drinks totally seamless.
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Popeye is notorious for showing off his massive biceps. His secret? Spinach. But that isn’t your only ticket to the gun show.
According to Rosanne Rust, many vegetables provide you with two grams of protein per cup raw, or per half cup cooked. (So anything with two or more grams per serving can be considered a high-protein vegetable.)
It sounds underwhelming when you compare it to, say, the 31g of protein in a chicken breast. But the smaller amounts of protein in veggies can significantly contribute to your recommended daily intake if you aim for the recommended five to 10 servings a day.
However, there is a catch. “Plant proteins are ‘incomplete’ proteins, meaning they aren’t made up of all the essential amino acids,” Rust says. She says it’s important to make sure to “eat the rainbow” of veggies and grains to ensure you’re getting a variety of amino acids. (Translation: Don’t just eat tons of broccoli and call it a day.)
On your next supermarket run, scan the produce aisle for these lean, green muscle machines.
1. Peas
These literal pea-sized gems pack more than meets the eye. “Peas are loaded with vitamin A, a good source of potassium and fibre, and 4g of protein per half cup,” says Rust. “Steam them and toss them into pasta, rice or salads.”
Per 1/2-cup serving: 246kJ, 0.3g fat (0g saturated), 10g carbs, 4g sugar, 4mg sodium, 4g fibre, 4g protein
Loaded with vitamin C, folic acid and other B vitamins, spinach provides a substantial amount of protein when cooked, says Rust.
Per 1/2-cup serving: 87kJ, 0g fat (0g saturated), 3g carbs, 0g sugar, 63mg sodium, 2g fibre, 3g protein
3. Baked potato
You’ll throw praise-hands emojis up at Mother Nature for this one: A medium-sized baked potato contains 3g of protein, tons of vitamin C, potassium and some filling fibre, says Rust.
Per medium potato: 606kJ, 0g fat (0g saturated), 34g carbs, 3g sugar, 8mg sodium, 2g fibre, 3g protein
Your parents were onto something when they forced you to eat your broccoli as a kid. Now, you’ll want it all on your own – Rust says this cruciferous veggie isn’t only packed with essential nutrients, fibre and protein, it’s also great for maintaining proper gut health.
Per 1-cup serving: 129kJ, 0.3g fat (0g saturated), 6g carbs, 2g sugar, 30mg sodium, 2g fibre, 3g protein
5. Brussels sprouts
These little green guys used to get a bad rap, but now they’re cropping up on gourmet menus everywhere. Like broccoli, Rust says these cruciferous veggies are a great source of potassium, vitamin A, vitamin K and fibre. Steal her simple sprout tip: Halve them, place them on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, add a pinch of salt and roast them for 25 to 35 minutes at 180 degrees, tossing once halfway through.
Per 1/2-cup serving: 117kJ, 4g fat (0g saturated), 6g carbs, 1g sugar, 16mg sodium, 2g fibre, 2g protein
Rust predicts this leafy green with broccoli-like buds (also known as “rapini”) will be the next “it” vegetable, and for good reason: It boasts a surprising amount of protein, vitamin A and vitamin K.
Per 85 g serving: 87kJ, 0g fat (0g saturated), 3g carbs, 1g sugar, 48mg sodium, 2 fibre, 3g protein
7. Corn
While field corn (fed to livestock animals) is considered a grain, the sweet corn we enjoy on the braai doused in butter is considered a vegetable, says Rust. And a surprisingly protein-loaded one, at that.
Per medium ear: 368kJ, 1.4g fat (0g saturated), 19g carbs, 6g sugar, 15mg sodium, 2g fibre, 3g protein
This fungi is packed with almost as much protein as an egg. Rust says it’s also high in fibre and loaded with antioxidants. “You can grill, chop and sauté them using olive oil and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar at the end of cooking. You can also add them to a vegetable skewer to boost the protein,” Rust says.
Per 1-cup serving: 146kJ, 1g fat (0g saturated), 5g carbs, 3g sugar, 13mg sodium, 2.7g fibre, 4g protein
9. Lima beans
The combination of high fibre and high protein make these legumes (in this case, a veggie, too, says Rust) a satiating nutrient-filled powerhouse. To make a healthy homemade dip, Rust says to cook them in boiling water for 10 minutes, drain and cool, then transfer to a food processor, adding a clove of garlic, a tablespoon of lemon juice, two teaspoons of cumin and pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and serve with raw veggies or pita chips.
Per 1/2-cup serving: 439kJ, 0g fat (0g saturated), 20g carbs, 1g sugar, 13mg sodium, 5g fibre, 6g protein
Emmerson Mnangagwa has taken the oath as Zimbabwe’s president after a bitterly disputed election.
Cheers ring out in a national stadium at his inauguration as the country moves on from the decades-long rule of Robert Mugabe.
Mnangagwa first took office in November after Mugabe resigned under military pressure, and narrowly won a July 30 election that the opposition alleged was rigged.
The Constitutional Court on Friday rejected those claims.
The 75-year-old Mnangagwa, a former Mugabe confidant, now faces the mammoth task of rebuilding a worsening economy and uniting a nation deeply divided by a vote that many hoped would deliver change.
Wellington – As the All Blacks celebrated going to the top of the Rugby Championship table Sunday, they were also pondering a new-look line-up for their next match against Argentina.
Argentina’s 32-19 victory over South Africa left the All Blacks the only unbeaten side in the competition after the first two rounds.
But having stuck to his best available players for the 38-13 and 40-12 back-to-back wins over Australia, which also saw New Zealand secure the Bledisloe Cup for a 16th-straight year, coach Steve Hansen said the time was right to test new combinations.
“Obviously, we’ve got people we have to develop and grow,” he said, with the Rugby Championship the start of a long-range preparation for the World Cup which is more than a year away.
“The Argentinian game is not a Bledisloe Cup game so it gives us an opportunity to muck around.
“Not to the point where we’re disrespectful to Argentina, more to the point of growing the talent we have.”
Shannon Frizell and Jackson Hemopo, who debuted against France in June, did not make the match-day 23 in either Test against the Wallabies, and either one could come in for consideration for the Argentina Test in Nelson on September 8.
Uncapped scrumhalf Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Luke Whitelock, Richie Mo’unga and Nehe Milner-Skudder are also in the squad and waiting their turn.
The experienced Dane Coles, Sonny Bill Williams, Ryan Crotty and Rieko Ioane are on the injured list with some expected to return soon.
One-Test flyhalf Mo’unga had the distinction of outplaying Beauden Barrett as he guided the Crusaders to the Super Rugby crown this year.
But Hansen said Barrett’s “special” four-try performance against Australia at Eden Park on Saturday showed why the Hurricanes’ pivot is number one.
“I understand everyone getting excited about Richie Mo’unga because we’re excited about him. He’s an outstanding young man and an outstanding young player and he’s going to be great as the years go by,” Hansen said.
“But you can’t buy experience and you can’t buy moments in the middle and Beauden’s had those and we saw what happens when those click together.”
Barrett, who also served a long apprenticeship behind Dan Carter, was hailed by the All Blacks for his record-breaking effort against the Wallabies.
With his rapid acceleration and eye for a gap he became the first flyhalf to score four tries in a Test.
His match haul of 30 points, which also included five conversions, broke the previous record of 29 by a New Zealander against Australia set by Andrew Mehrtens in 1999.
Scrumhalf TJ Perenara believed that what set Barrett apart was “probably his top two inches” when steering the All Blacks around the park.
“Yes, he’s amazing with what he can do out on the field, but his top two inches and calmness he brings to everyone else is what makes him special,” Perenara said.
“There are always going to be people who try and knock people down. Sometimes when he does stuff on the field I just look at him in awe. But the work he puts in through the week enables him to do that sort of stuff.
“Baz (Barrett) couldn’t care less (about his critics). He knows his ability.”
