Not a fan of protein powder? No worries – this strawberries ‘n’ cream protein smoothie packs a whopping 34 grams of protein, thanks to the powerhouse ingredient – cottage cheese. With chia seeds and whole fruit, you’ll gain tons of nutritional benefits: magnesium; fiber; vitamins C, B, and D; calcium; iron; potassium . . .…
Sometimes your brain says, “muffin,” when you wake up in the morning. And although typical baked goods you’d find at Starbucks or other coffee shops are loaded with the white stuff, these are not. With less than nine grams of sugar per muffin, these light and moist muffins deliciously sweetened with lemon juice and blueberries…
If you’re needing a bit of help nodding off, the trick could be an added dose of tryptophan. The amino acid works to trigger the release of serotonin, which helps you feel calm, relaxed, and, well . . . sleepy. And believe it or not, turkey is not the only nor the leading source of…
You don’t need to drop $5 a pop for a matcha latte at your local cafe; you can make your own at home. It’s easy. Watch this short video to learn how, and then sip on all the health benefits this green brew has to offer. Related: If You Want to Lose Weight, Here’s Why…
Sure. Burritos are tasty. And soup, chili, and hummus are all very yummy, too. But all those recipes scream, “I’m made with beans!” But what about the recipes ahead? No one will ever guess that there are hidden cannellini beans, chickpeas, or lentils in them. And that’s what makes these recipes so great. If you…
Moist, sweet, and cinnamony. What’s not to crave about a slice of carrot cake? You can enjoy those same warm flavors in your morning bowl of oatmeal, and the best part is it only takes five minutes to prep. Just throw everything into the slow cooker before hopping into your snuggly bed, and in the…
Soup nourishes the body, especially when it’s chock-full of metabolism-boosting, detoxifying nutrients like this creamy vegan broccoli soup. The recipe is part of the postdetox maintenance mode from the book 1 Pound a Day: The Martha’s Vineyard Diet Detox and Plan For a Lifetime of Healthy Eating, and each of the soup’s components add an…
Breakfast, lunch, dinner – heck, even dessert. As far as we’re concerned, there’s really no bad time to have a smoothie. Though the classic combo of milk, yogurt, and nut butter proves that simple is delicious, we love how nutrient-rich a smoothie can be, especially when it comes to veggies. Whether it’s spinach, kale, or…
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…
