Zoats? Sounds like a new slang word all the young kids are saying, but it’s not. It’s breakfast. And it’s good. So, so good. It’s a basic idea, really, just oatmeal combined with fresh zucchini. Wait – hear me out. It sounds gross, but come on. You can’t tell me it sounded delicious when you…
Grabbing a burrito might make for an easy dinner, but given the sheer amount of stuff a tortilla can hold, you could easily be looking at a 700-calorie meal. Here’s a low-cal option that offers all the zesty flavors of your fave meal (minus the tortilla) so you save calories and can really savor the…
While the idea of zucchini bread may sound healthy, don’t be fooled! Most are loaded with sugar and butter, which means they’re also loaded with calories – we’re talking 340 per slice! Naturally sweetened with ripe banana, this recipe is also vegan, which cuts back on fat and cholesterol but doesn’t compromise on flavor. You’ll…
As anyone who’s been disappointed by dry, stringy boneless skinless chicken breasts knows, grilling this lean cut can be surprisingly challenging to nail. The reason lies in what makes boneless skinless chicken breasts a healthy eating staple: they’re very low in fat, and thus more prone to overcooking than chicken thighs or even skin-on breasts…
Smoothies – everybody seems to be drinking them these days, including Hollywood powerhouse Jennifer Aniston. She shared with us that she couldn’t stop making this vegan treat – despite not being vegan herself – and for good reason: “It’s basically like a milkshake,” Jen says. Full of fiber and protein, Jen’s smoothie makes a great…
Throw out your old zucchini bread recipes because this is the only one you’ll need. Mixed with grated carrot and applesauce to add fiber and natural sweetness, each slice is perfectly soft and moist. Made with less sugar than traditional loaves, this bread is still amazingly sweet and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Just look…
Love superfoods, but don’t know how to actually eat them? Let’s start with grains and seeds – chia seeds and flax seeds, quinoa, millet, hemp hearts, and farro. Related Stories: The Next Super Grain You Should Be Eating With each of them having weight loss benefits thanks to supersatiating protein and debloating digestive powers, you’re…
What’s the key to fast weight loss? Strong muscles and a healthy diet that feeds them. Kick up your metabolism with these 10 high-protein lunches, each with at least 15 grams of protein per serving, that keep calories low while helping you build a strong body. Related Stories: This Might Be the Reason You’re Not…
Got some overripe bananas in your kitchen? They asked me to plead for their lives, not to be thrown away, and to be reincarnated as these amazing double chocolate protein muffins. So lusciously sweet with a soft, melt-in-your mouth texture, this recipe is every ripe banana’s dream. What makes them so healthy is that they’re…
Look, we know it’s August, but we’re already a little (OK, a lot) excited about pumpkin spice everything. Looking to spice up your morning coffee in a healthy way? These freezable, Paleo, vegan creamer cubes are as tasty as they are convenient. Related Stories: Healthy Taco Tuesday Inspiration From a Paleo Expert Paleo blogger and…
