In the summertime, things get a whole lot more colorful, including your plates. With so many fruits and vegetables in season throughout the warmer months, it’s time to crowd those meals with fresh, delicious and nutrient-rich summer fruits. They can be added to salads, spreads, smoothies, cocktails, sauces and desserts — and are be at peak flavor. These tart, sweet […]
If chicken soup is good for the body and the soul, then this easy Thai coconut chicken soup — similar to Tom Yum and Tom Kha Gai soups — takes the goodness to a whole new level. It’s packed with healthy fats from coconut milk, a punch of spicy flavor from red curry paste and some (optional) chili peppers, and the nutrition of numerous vegetables plus […]
Often served to celebrate Hanukkah, latkes can really be enjoyed any time of year, as they make the perfect side dish to so many mains. A type of potato pancake or fritter, you will up the nutrients by using sweet potatoes. They also deliver a great taste to these latkes. Adults and kids both love them, and some folks even […]
You know when something gets so popular that it even gets made fun of? Lattes, grandmas TikToking, robotic vacuums, etc. But now add avocado toast to that list. When did it become a thing? Australia claims to be its birthplace, as the first menu that listed this magical dish was 1993 by the Sydney chef Bill Granger. Next, in a 1999 column for The Guardian newspaper, […]
I still love the breakfast trend of acai bowls. You’ve likely seen this Brazilian import gracing your Instagram feed, but if you haven’t eaten one yet, you’re in for a real treat. Luckily, you can easily skip buying overpriced acai bowls at cafes and make your own with this acai bowl recipe instead. What Is An Acai Bowl? Acai is actually […]
Greece is known for its whole-food based Mediterranean diet that is impressively healthy and tastes amazing, too! When it comes to Greek food, souvlaki definitely tops the list of most popular dishes. To get the most out of this chicken souvlaki recipe, I recommend using organic, free-range chicken to really up the health factor of this mouth-watering recipe. So what is chicken souvlaki exactly? […]
You’ve probably heard that when it comes to managing your appetite and balancing your blood sugar, a high-protein breakfast is the way to go. If you’re like most adults, you also like a cup or two of coffee in the morning to give you a quick boost in energy, and it’d be ideal if you could simply consume protein coffee in the […]
Brownies are one of my favorite desserts. How could they not be: they’re chocolatey, creamy and simple to make. But are they healthy? Well, with these sweet potato brownies, you don’t have to worry anymore. Secret Ingredients You might be confused about how sweet potatoes could play a role in a homemade brownie recipe. Do they make the brownies taste […]
Pancakes are typically viewed as one of those indulgent foods that you can never enjoy when you’re trying to be healthy or lose weight. Luckily, with some great gluten-free, low-carb and high-protein flours on the market today, you can prepare pancakes so that they are actually beneficial for your health — and waistline. My fluffy keto pancakes (that are also […]
What’s easy to prepare ahead of time, super healthy and works as a healthy breakfast or dinner? This nutrition-rich sweet potato hash! For being incredibly easy to prepare, hash really packs a punch. It’s essentially a dish made from diced or cubed potatoes, veggies, herbs and even meat — turkey bacon makes a tasty addition. If you want to get really fancy, you can grate […]
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