Pork, Potato & Plantain Toss with Almond Cilantro Pesto

Fragrant cilantro replaces traditional basil in our easy pesto sauce, which pairs beautifully with juicy pork, hearty potatoes and sweet plantains. Cilantro’s sharp flavor blends well with almonds, which are lower in fat and cost than the pine nuts normally found in pesto. Just one serving of this nutrient-dense dish offers 50% and 69% of…

Feel Full Till Dinner With This Roasted Sweet Potato and Quinoa Salad

If you’re loving packing salads in a mason jar like this taco salad, don’t limit yourself just to green salads. Here’s a salad that includes cooked quinoa and roasted sweet potatoes to make your salad extra fiberlicious and filling. You’ll stay satisfied longer, which means no need to reach for extra calories later in the…

5 Starches For Gluten-Free Gravy

No roux for you? Try these five wheat-free alternatives for thickening your gravy this Thanksgiving. We’ll school you on preparation, flavor notes, and brand recommendations, so you will feel confident trying out these new starches. Take a look, and tell us which is your go-to gluten-free starch. Related: 18 Healthy Gluten-Free Recipes For Thanksgiving Source:…

The Best Winter Breakfast For Weight Loss

There are three reasons you love green smoothies. One, is there any other breakfast that compares to the delicious, fresh taste? Two, the only breakfast faster is a boring bowl of cereal. And three, because you can throw anything in the blender, it’s chock-full of crazy-awesome nutrition. OK, but there’s one problem with smoothies. They’re…