Plan ahead and make these healthy and hearty meals that go quickly from fridge to fork — just heat and eat!Imagine a life where dinner is ready when you get home from work, where snacks are grab-and-go and breakfast miraculously appears from your freezer. No more greasy takeout. No more cardboard frozen pizza. Yes, that...
Feed your muscles and torch fat with this postworkout meal!A balanced carb and protein meal like this is ideal for after a weight training workout. The more lean muscle you have, the more calories you torch per day.Crunchy Chicken Salad PitaReady in: 10 minutesMakes: 1 serving Ingredients Chicken1/2 cup roasted chicken, chopped1/4 cup red grapes,...
These portable energy-revving muffins are great to make in advance and eat on the go!Clean egg muffinsReady in: 40 minutesMakes: 12 servings IngredientsOil spray4 scallions, minced2 carrots, shredded1/2 red pepper, minced1/2 zucchini, shredded14 egg whites4 whole eggs1/2 tsp basil1/4 tsp oreganodash sea salt and pepperInstructionsPreheat oven to 375°F. Coat a 12-muffin tin with a little...
Toast is not just for breakfast anymore. Here’s how to turn a humble piece of bread into a crispy, fuss-free power meal, day or night.Just the smell of toast is enough to make anyone’s mouth water, and now this breakfast staple is topping trendy restaurant menus across the country, starring in main courses to be...
Love Mexican food but afraid it will derail your clean diet? Go ahead and throw a guilt-free fiesta tonight with Tosca Reno’s healthy, homemade versions of your favorite taco ingredients. They’re lower in sodium and fat than store-bought varieties, but are still packed with the South-of-the-border flavor you crave.IngredientsTaco Seasoning1 tbsp chili powder1/4 tsp each...
Once considered an exotic oddity, avocados — aka “alligator pears” — are now a nutritional staple. Learn how to use this superstar superfood and go way beyond guac.Avocados are having a culinary moment, and with good reason. They contain a host of healthy nutrients, including unsaturated fat, fiber, vitamin E, potassium and magnesium, and research...
Welcome spring veggies into your diet! This vibrant dish is fresh and light and easy to whip up for dinner!Grab fresh green peas when they're at their peak, but you can use frozen peas any time. Not only are the green orbs a good source of plant-based protein, but they also deliver laudable amounts of...
Yes, you can get enough protein from plant-based foods, but which ones are the best?OK, so if you haven’t already jumped on the plant-based eating bandwagon, I’m sure you’re thinking about it. It’s no surprise that it’s blowing up these days. And that’s not just because it’s better for our environment but also because it...
These 12 research-backed nutrition hacks and quick-fix strategies can help you get your body bikini-ready.When trying to tone up and shed those last few pesky winter pounds, you know the score: Eat whole, clean foods, exercise regularly and cut back on vices such as sweets, alcohol and junk food. But there are a number of...
This bright and flavorful salad showcases the best of spring!While you can now find asparagus in stores year-round (gracias, Peru), locally grown stalks have unsurpassed flavor and texture. The upshot is that you should eat as much of this quintessential spring vegetable as you can while the locally grown variety is available. Do so and...