Cookies, cakes, and brownies have their place when a dessert craving hits, but sometimes nothing beats a piece of pie – especially when served à la mode! If you think pie is always a butter- or lard-filled affair, you’re thankfully wrong. These eight recipes prove that when lightened up, pie can still be crumbly, flaky,…
Cooking at home can save major calories, and dietitian Julie Upton, MS, RD, of Appetite For Health has rounded up five easy, no-stress dinners that you can have on the table in mere minutes. There’s one simple thing you can do to protect your health – and whittle your waistline. Want a hint? It involves…
Anyone that’s ever tried to diet – or at least eat healthier – knows that the struggle to find foods that are both healthy and flavorful is real. Very real. But there is one reliable protein that should be every healthy eater’s go-to: boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Whether you’re highlighting the simplicity of the food…
Digestive regularity is important to our health. But what is the ideal time of day for the healthy people to do their business? Our friends at YourTango have all of the answers you may be asking yourself. Everybody poops, but not everybody is regular. Being regular isn’t just about going often: it’s about trying to…
Crunchy on the outside. Soft and chewy on the inside. We apologize, but you probably won’t be able to stop reaching for these salted peanut protein balls. It’s OK, because for just 61 calories, you can feel good snacking on a couple before or after a workout. Each ball offers 2.4 grams of protein and…
If you’re into throwing greens in your smoothie and greens in your muffins, then you’ll love this recipe that adds spinach to your pancakes. Although the greens add a slightly teal earthy hue, they also add fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin A, vitamin K, and folate. The best part is that you can’t even taste the…
You want a healthy breakfast, but you also want it to be fast and simple. Smoothies are a great option over a quick bowl of cereal, especially if you use frozen fruit and boxed or bagged prewashed spinach. But if you’re into switching up your greens and using other fruit such as pears and avocado…
This weekend marks the beginning of daylight saving time, when we jump forward an hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 13. The good news is that we have a day to acclimate to the change before the start of the workweek, but the bad news is that our internal clocks may not be as…
The next time you’re craving Chinese, skip the delivery and make your own delicious and nutritious stir-fry at home. This easy recipe requires just eight ingredients and will be ready on the table in less than 20 minutes. The best part? Each satisfying serving clocks in under 300 calories and boasts over 22 grams of…
Whether you know them as Samoas or Caramel deLites, these once-a-year treats are off limits if you’re following a vegan diet. The original recipe also contains hydrogenated oil, which isn’t something anyone really wants in a cookie. If you can’t shake the desire for these chewy, coconut-y gems, here’s an egg- and dairy-free alternative that’s…
