Snacking on sweet and tart cherries is one of the best parts of the warmer months. You knew they were healthy – one cup is just 77 calories! – but did you know they were packed with tons of nutritional benefits and can even ward off diseases? Here’s why you should add cherries to your…
This creamy avocado banana smoothie is “the perfect natural pick-me-up,” says Rich Goldstein, owner of the Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts. It’s also a delicious way to protect your heart: the monosaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) in avocados and potassium in bananas all offer cardiovascular support, while cinnamon can help lower LDL cholesterol levels. Even…
After the egg hunt, chances are you’ll have a colorful stash of the Easter treats. But that doesn’t have to mean a week of nothing but boring breakfasts. Check out these seven healthy ways to use up your hard-boiled eggs after Easter!
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Move over, cold bowl of cereal! This time of year calls for warming yourself up with a bowl of hot and hearty oatmeal. Full of whole-grain fiber, this breakfast will keep you satisfied all morning, which equals weight loss! Buying plain oats is healthier than buying packets that are already sweetened, and less expensive too,…
Zucchini – the tasty star of the Summer squash family – is low in calories but high in fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. Make the most of this seasonal veggie with one of these recipes. Whether you want to enjoy zucchini at breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even snack time, there’s a recipe here that will…
A Cobb salad may sound like a healthy order, but more often than not, it’s a sneaky calorie bomb. Loaded with oversize portions of bacon, blue cheese, avocado, and fatty dressing, you can easily eat half your recommended calories for the day in one sitting. All those ingredients are the things that make a Cobb…
While turmeric is responsible for giving curry dishes that bold yellow hue, the spice does more than just add flavor to Indian dishes – it is also a powerful healing aid. The next time your back or head is pounding, Joy Houston, the culinary director for Sonima Wellness Center in San Diego, CA, wants you…
Miley Cyrus‘s Instagram is certainly a spectacle to behold, but on several occasions, we get a glimpse into the healthier facets of her lifestyle. When she’s not doing yoga, she’s eating clean, vegan meals, and if we’re fortunate enough, we get a food selfie. Behold!
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Unless it’s BBQ season, most everyone I know ignores cabbage when they’re walking through the produce aisle. Big mistake. Yes, it’s not as easy to work with as say broccoli, but all that chopping pays off in huge ways. First of all, it’s cheap; a huge head of cabbage at my grocer runs well under…
