What you consume after your workout is just as important as what you consume before and during your session.You work hard when you hit the gym, so naturally you want to maximize your efforts. To that end, you hydrate, sip your branched-chain amino acids and make sure to take your performance supplements. But what you...
These lighter Thanksgiving recipes are so darn tasty, even your pickiest family members won’t complain.Thanksgiving is a day when you’re practically encouraged to break out some elastic waistband pants, gorge yourself on high-calorie foods, and then lounge on the couch until it’s time to dig into leftovers. And while some embrace this as the perfect...
Jazz up your leftover chicken! Pears and a maple syrup dressing add a touch of sweetness to this salad.The Big Chicken Salad recipeTakes: 20 minutesMakes: 1 servingIngredientsSalad3 cups mesclun greens (a mix of spinach, arugula, Swiss chard and dandelion)1/2 cup roasted chicken, cubed1 medium pear,1 slice whole-grain bread1 tsp olive or canola oilDressing1 tsp olive...
This easy-to-make complete meal is delicious and nutritious.Cheese-stuffed chickenReady in: 35 minutes Makes: 1 servingIngredientsNonstick cooking spray4 oz skinless chicken breast1 light Laughing Cow Swiss Cheese wedge1/4 cup low-fat, low-sodium cottage cheese1/3 cup diced tomato2 tbsp fresh rosemary2 tbsp oat bran1 cup chopped broccoli1 cup chopped cauliflower1 tbsp olive oil2 cloves garlic fresh, chopped1 4-oz sweet...
This turkey meatball recipe is as healthy as it is tasty.Makes: 4 servingsHands-on time: 15 minutes | Total time: 20 minutesTo optimize the meatballs’ flavor, create a caramelized crust by first searing them in the skillet until golden brown on all sides. Ingredients1 lb extra-lean ground turkey breast2 large egg whites¼ cup whole-wheat bread crumbs¼...
Make the most of this iconic veggie with these recipes and preparation ideas.Even though it makes your pee smell funny, asparagus should headline every health-conscious woman’s grocery list. Asparagus is super high in key vitamins and minerals and low in calories (less than 30 calories per cup), earning it a top spot on the ANDI...
Enriched with egg whites, this simple dessert will satisfy your sweet tooth and quell hunger pangs.Time: 15 minutesMakes: 1 serving Ingredients1/2 cup low-fat milk1 cup long-grain brown rice cooked6 egg whites1/2 tsp vanilla extract1/8 tsp cinnamon1/8 tsp nutmeg1 tbsp blackstrap molasses1 tsp SucanatInstructionsBring milk and rice to a boil in a medium saucepan.Whisk egg whites...
These seven recipes allow you to enjoy a sweet holiday treat — without murdering your goals.So go on — have your cake, then have some more cake!The holiday season sneaks up fast, and before you know it, we’ve gone from fruity smoothies to pumpkin spice everything to green-and-red goodies galore. But don’t resign yourself to...
Fire up the grill and follow these guidelines for cooking salmon.Salmon consumption helps improve physique gains and improve heart health.Why hover over the stove when grilling offers the perfect opportunity to play with fire. Take your cooking outdoors to fire up a bounty of proteins that have sizzling flavor and the nutritive chops needed to...
These next-level grilled salads will get you all fired up for mealtime.Few kitchen creations provide more health-boosting benefits than a salad. But usually, salads are about as exciting as folding laundry, and a mound of spinach bathed in gloppy bottled dressing is hardly an #epicmeal. These salad recipes are a far cry from rabbit food, using fresh market...