Give your body a break from sugar, dairy and meat — for your organs’ sake! Try this delicious and detoxifying dish.Why detox? We are all exposed to pesky toxins every day. They exist in the air we breathe, the land we walk on and the food we eat. As a mom, wife, yoga instructor, engineer...
Lean protein on your plate means more muscle on your body. Here's why eggs are the perfect food. Plus, easy recipes to build muscle and burn fat.In the fitness nutrition world, it's rare to come across an inexpensive whole food like the egg, which does it all on the performance-boosting front: amps up energy levels?...
It’s not hard — meet your daily fiber needs with our sample dietary fiber meal plan.Yep, that dreaded F word (read more about that here) still continues to surface, even for those who practice a “clean, whole foods” diet. Back when the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 was released, dietary fiber was noted as a...
Take a pre-emptive strike against dietary meltdown with these batch-cooking strategies.It's not easy to stick to a healthy program during the holidays, especially with the never-ending social commitments that detract from your food prep time and threaten your nutritional resolve. Batch cooking is your timesaving secret weapon to protect you from seasonal temptations and feed...
Calling all fans of brinner (breakfast for dinner)! This sweet and savory recipe is filling enough for any meal of the day.Sweet potatoes and yams are often used interchangeably, but they belong to different plant families. Yams are moister and have more variety in shape and color than sweet potatoes.Sweet potatoes are a rich source...
Give your workout your all with this energy-revving shake. Drink it 45 minutes before you hit the gym.Pear-Berry Booster RecipeReady in: 5 minutesMakes: 1 servingIngredients1 medium pear, cored and coarsely chopped1 cup fresh strawberries4 oz. low-fat plain yogurtIce cubes2 Tbsp. finely ground rolled oats1 scoop vanilla whey protein powderDirectionsAdd pear, strawberries, yogurt and ice to...
These simple, healthy snacks won't derail your fitness and health goals.Green GoddessIngredients:2 hard-boiled eggs½ ripe avocado8 whole-grain crackersDirections:Mash eggs with avocado; serve on crackers.PB Energy BitesIngredients:1½ cup rolled oats½ cup natural peanut butter3 tbsp honey or maple syrupDirections:Process oats into a flour and then mix with peanut butter and honey/syrup to form a dough. Roll...
A traditional Mexican mole sauce takes hours, but we came up with a lighter version that achieves the same rich flavors in a fraction of the time.Chocolate lovers rejoice: Rich in catechins, dark chocolate may aid weight loss since catechins can help to increase thermogenesis: the calories you burn digesting food. What’s more, the more...
Wondering what to do with leftover turkey? This pub-style sandwich should do the trick! Pulled Turkey Sandwiches with Pomegranate ColeslawReady in: 15 minutesMakes: 2 servingsTrim Down Tip: Slim down a hearty bakery-style roll by slicing an inch off each half.Ingredients1/4 cup unsalted tomato paste1/4 cup water2 tbsp cider vinegar1 tbsp pure maple syrup2 tsp curry...
This hearty breakfast provides seven grams of filling fiber that will take you to your next meal.Ingredients3/4 cup cooked quinoa1/2 pear, cubed1 oz light coconut milkDash cinnamonDash sea salt2 tsp vanilla extract1 packet Splenda (optional)1 oz walnut halves1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurtInstructionsMix quinoa and pear in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine coconut...