Prepping healthy meals for the week is a long-standing Sunday-afternoon ritual in my apartment. The menu regularly changes (except for this spicy chicken chili I’ve been craving the last two weeks), but one staple remains: I cook up a big batch of quinoa. All week long, my roommate and I toss this much-loved pseudograin into…
Cooking up a homemade healthy breakfast is best, but every once in a while, life gets in the way. When you schedule an early meeting or simply oversleep, you can still fuel your body and start the day on a healthy note. Dietitian Julie Upton, MS, RD, of Appetite For Health recommends these four fast-food…
Forget doing another set of crunches at the gym. Tomorrow morning, sip on this deliciously sweet smoothie packed with ingredients that fight belly fat and reduce bloating – all for under 300 calories. The Greek yogurt in the recipe provides a good amount of calcium and protein, both of which can aid in weight loss.…
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Steph Wong Looking for a tasty yet healthy breakfast to eat on the go? This DIY granola bar is a satisfying and sweet make-ahead idea that you will lovel. With this versatile recipe can easily incorporate your favorite dried fruit, nuts, or whatever you happen to have in your cupboards…
For a one-two punch of omega-3s in your breakfast, try baking eggs in an avocado. Beyond the heart-healthy fatty acids and high protein count, this low-sugar and fiber-filled breakfast will kick off your day on a healthy high note. If you’re always rushing in the morning, you’ll be glad to learn this recipe requires just…
For an adorable twist on the usual pancake recipe, whip up these delicious apple ring pancakes. Slice fresh apples – any variety will work – and dip them in oatmeal pancake batter. We’re talking more fruit, more fiber, and fewer calories – just 57 per ring! They’ll fill you up till lunchtime, which is good…
The following post was originally featured on According to Elle and written by Elle Penner, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Fitness. You guys know drinking cabbage is my new MO these days. I just can’t get enough, which is why I’m so excited to bring you my latest favorite cruciferous concoction: this ahhhmazing Clean…
French toast is one of those decadent, high-calorie recipes I’ve saved for a special indulgence – until now. Celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak’s recipe makeover for whole-grain french toast with ricotta cheese offers more than 20 grams of protein with just over 250 calories per generous serving. Beyond the nutrition stats, this french toast offered the…
Chia seeds and coconut milk marry for a Paleo-friendly pudding that works great for breakfast. High in anti-inflammatory omega-3s, this sweet chia pudding is a make-ahead recipe that will save you time, fill you up on fiber, and help you debloat. Mix together the ingredients the night before, pop it in the fridge, and look…
If your mornings always seem rushed and breakfast is the first thing to get pushed aside, ensure you don’t skip the first meal of the day by using one of these breakfast hacks.
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