We love that spicy-sweet cinnamon is good for you – it’s a metabolism booster, immune system supporter, cancer fighter, and blood sugar regulator! It’s also loaded in vitamins and minerals, and can help fend off heart disease. Related Stories: 7 Healthy Turmeric Recipes to Fight Bloat and Boost Mood We know adding cinnamon to recipes…
Almonds are such a healthy, clean, natural snack – and so easy to mindlessly snack on by the dozen. They’re delicious, filling, and loaded in MUFAs (monounsaturated fats) – that have been said to burn belly fat – as well as heart-healthy omega-3s and energizing B vitamins. Related Stories: Sweet, Savory, and Healthy: 9 Almond…
Goji berries might seem like a brand-new trend (or a Gwyneth Paltrow pantry staple), but they’ve been used in traditional Chinese medicine since about 200 BC. And it’s no wonder that they’ve been used for so long – these little fruits are crazy powerful! These little red berries are delicious in both fresh and dried…
When I attended a cooking class with Chef Melissa King, I was treated to some pretty phenomenal appetizers – including the silkiest, smoothest hummus I’ve ever had! As it turns out, this was no ordinary hummus . . . in fact, there were no chickpeas to be found. The protein-packed base? Tofu. Related Stories: Serve…
They’re not called “magical fruit” for nothin’! Beans are loaded with digestion-friendly fiber and protein, which can help with bloating while keeping you satiated and making you feel fuller longer. As such, they’re an excellent tool for weight loss, too. Related Stories: The Weight-Loss Hack You Can Use at Every Meal But one of the…
Sneaking your finger into a bowl of chocolate chip cookie dough for a creamy, sugary taste is sometimes better than biting into a just-baked cookie. But if you’re looking to bite into some cookie dough sans the risk of salmonella or without gluten or dairy products, you have to make these vegan, 51-calorie cookie dough…
Mangoes are like nature’s candy, so organically sweet and full of flavor. The mango is also an incredibly dynamic fruit – it can mix into a salsa, salad, or smoothie. And no matter how you pair your mangoes, it’s like a bit of tropical paradise with every bite. Related Stories: 11 Healthy Smoothies to Help…
Yet another reason we’re obsessed with Summer: the seemingly endless bounty of fresh produce. What’s ripe in the warm months? Berries and cherries, stone fruit galore, lemons and limes, figs, melons, mangoes, and more! Dig into these fresh, healthy recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, and snacks. Related Stories: 22 Produce-Packed Summer Salads That Help…
You’ve got to have energy to have an effective workout, so let your pre-workout snack help you push yourself to do your best. What works for you the best will depend on when you eat your snack as well as any stomach sensitivity issues you have, but a good rule of thumb is to make…
How do you take an already delicious piece of fruit and transform it into an ultradecadent, totally Instagrammable dessert? According to blogs and ‘grams everywhere: freeze it and cover it in dark chocolate (bonus points if you arrange it on marble). We’ve detected a bit of a healthy dessert trend that we’re totally not upset…
