Mango Ice Cream
Creamy, cold, and delicious, ice cream is also unfortunately a big calorie bomb. A small half-cup serving of basic vanilla will run you 250 calories You can satisfy the need for something frozen and sweet by making this dairy-free ice cream that contains ONLY two ingredients. 1 cup frozen mango chunks 2 frozen bananas, peels [...]
Weekend Detox
You may eat healthy during the week, but indulgences on the weekend in the form of cheesy, greasy, alcohol infused fun, leaves your body in need of a little detox come Monday. Get back on track with these recipes. Upon Waking: Start Your Morning Off Right Green Detox Pressed Juice Use a juicer for optimal [...]
Watermelon Salad
As the weather gets warmer, try this refreshing and easy salad. This is a spin on a Greek salad (watermelon with feta!) and is a great side dish at any barbecue. 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. onion powder 1/4 tsp. dried oregano 1/4 tsp. za’atar (optional; available at [...]
Chicken & Summer Vegetable Tostadas
A south-of-the-border supper is ready in a snap thanks to quick-cooking chicken tenders. The tostadas can easily double as soft tacos if you skip broiling the tortillas. Serve with black beans. 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 12 ounces chicken breast tenders 1 cup chopped [...]
Maple Coconut Roasted Almonds
This is a great healthy afternoon snack to curb your sweet tooth and avoid the afernoon vending machine raid. If you have never roasted nuts and seeds at home, the process is very simple and takes only minutes. Just remember, you do have to keep an eye on them, as they can burn rather quickly. 2 [...]
Vinegar-Braised Chicken
This is a delicious tangy, Italian style chicken recipe featured on Oprah by by Michael Pollan. 3¾ pounds bone-in chicken pieces, preferably dark meat 2½ tsp. kosher salt, divided ½ tsp. ground black pepper 1½ Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil ⅓ cup finely chopped shallots 1½ cups red wine vinegar 1 cup chicken broth 2 [...]
Muffin Frittatas
These flavorful frittatas can be made ahead; just reheat in the microwave for a quick breakfast, snack or appetizer. 6 eggs ½ cup milk ¼ tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ¾ cup chopped zucchini ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper 2 Tbsp. chopped red onion Heat oven to 350°F. [...]
Dr. Oz Energy Boosting Smoothie
“If you’re feeling a little sluggish and slow on the uptake, you’re not alone. Symptoms of perimenopause include fatigue and memory problems, which may be due in part to fluctuating estrogen levels. For an energy boost that might also give you a cognitive spark, try a glass of the phytoestrogen-rich green drink I swear by.”—Dr. [...]
No More Excuses!
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, providing you with much-needed energy. In the morning hustle, it is easy to turn to high calorie convenience foods that will leave you feeling hungry long before lunch. This recipe makes 12 bars full of whole grains that will fuel you till lunchtime for an entire [...]
Stay Sunny All Winter Long
Gloomy skies, freezing temperatures and melancholy moods seem to go hand in hand for many during this time of year. Winter months should come with a notice, joked radio host Laura Lorson, on National Public Radio show All Things Considered. “It may as well come with a warning sign on the calendar that says, ‘abandon hope [...]
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