"This was my first time cooking sweet potato noodles. (And admittedly, I totally overcooked them and they turned to mush.) But all of the other good things in this — plus that ridiculously easy Pad Thai sauce — made it the best mush ever. —Rachel Christensen
"These were one of my summer staples. They're so easy to put together and super versatile. To make them more filling, I've swapped the quinoa for brown rice and added ground turkey." —Melissa Harrison
"I love this dressing. You can quickly throw it together in a food processor, it's incredibly rich, and it makes even the chewiest kale irresistible." —Natalie Brown
"This recipe is great because you can peel and freeze bananas when they're super ripe and about to rot, and then just have them on hand all the time. As you cook the sliced banana in the oatmeal, it dissolves and not only makes the oats perfectly sweet but also makes them fluffy and more voluminous, which feels really satisfying." —Christine Byrne
6.Spaghetti Squash with Bacon, Spinach & Goat Cheese
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"I am OBSESSED with this recipe, no exaggeration. It made me change my mind about spaghetti squash "pastas" — which I previously thought were an abomination — because it's so damn delicious and easy." —Anna Borges
"This is such an easy soup to throw together. I usually just use 1 tbsp of fat in it, and sometimes use regular Italian sausage instead of chicken (though it's higher in fat that way). It's a quick, easy, warm recipe that I can eat for a few days." —Natalie Brown
"I make this spinach, egg, and rice bowl for breakfast fairly regularly, although I add some broccoli to bulk it up a little more. Healthy, filling, and cheap." —unituna
"Absolutely delicious, and full of protein and omega 3’s. I usually pair it with snap peas and it makes for a filling and nutritious dinner." —Gabrielle S.
"These blueberry cheesecake popsicles made with cottage cheese are a great snack for a protein pick-me-up, plus there's no added sugar. Just pureed blueberries!" —Erin Plunkett, Facebook
"Low-fat tuna, roasted potatoes, and a tangy vinaigrette. Super good, super healthy, and really fun to make. Great for a summer backyard lunch." —Chloe
"The portobello cap makes a nice, meaty base. Top it with some Parmesan cheese and fresh basil and you’ve got yourself some incredible, nutritious little pizza pies." —Carly
"You literally just freeze chopped bananas, then blend them in a food processor until they're smooth. It's so simple and tastes as great as actual ice cream — minus the added sugar and preservatives." —GoldenZ
Instructions (for a version that also adds a bit of Nutella) here.
"I make this curried yellow split pea soup at least twice a month. It's vegan, full of protein and fiber, and SO incredibly good." —Sarah Schutz, Facebook
By preparing a recipe in a different way or by substituting ingredients, a recipe can be made healthier. Recipes can be altered to reduce or eliminate fat, salt, and unwanted calories in the form of sugar; alternatively, ingredients can be added to increase fiber, thereby making recipes healthier.
Hen's eggs (from Gallus gallus domesticus) provide choline, folate, vitamin D, iodine, B vitamins and high-quality protein and are no longer viewed by national bodies as a risk factor for hypercholesterolaemia and cardiovascular disease (CVD).
This means that your food has fewer calories. Still, food isn't necessarily healthier just because it contains less oil. Extra virgin olive oil, for example, is rich in polyphenols and has known heart health benefits. Overall, air frying is healthier than deep-frying.
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 , each day you should aim to eat a variety of fruit, vegetables, dairy, grains, and foods containing protein (either plant-based or from lean meats or fish).
Even if you can't eat an early dinner, you should try to make breakfast and lunch your biggest meals of the day and dinner your smallest. If you're used to eating a small lunch and a big dinner, then switch the order. You can make your dinner a meal that's heavy on vegetables to lighten it up.
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