chickpea pasta salad

10 Healthy 4th of July Recipes Everyone Will Love

By Jess N / June 23, 2023 /

These healthy 4th of July recipes cater to a wide range of dietary preferences, including vegan, keto-friendly, and gluten-free choices.

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Puffed amaranth granola bars

10 Delicious, Healthy Snacks That Balance Your Blood Sugar

By Jess N / June 14, 2023 /

I recognize that everyone’s body is different, but that doesn’t mean I really understand people who don’t eat breakfast. I’m usually a pretty together, reasonable person, but when I haven’t eaten, I have serious trouble concentrating and sometimes get the “hunger shakes,” which, yes, are exactly what they sound like.

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Chili Lime Watermelon

10 Last-Minute Memorial Day Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less

By Jess N / May 19, 2023 /

These Memorial Day recipes are free of refined sugar and grains, and focus on lean proteins, healthy fats, whole grains, and fresh fruits and vegetables.

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10 Leftover Dinner Recipes That Start With a Rotisserie Chicken

By Jess N / May 3, 2023 /

These leftover rotisserie chicken recipes are a great way to enjoy the same nutritious protein in a lot of different flavor profiles so you never get bored.

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Steak with Vegetables and Mustard Sauce

9 Light, Healthy Beef Dinner Recipes That Are Big on Flavor

By Jess N / April 26, 2023 /

Red meat has been unfairly maligned, but there are many ways to make genuinely healthy beef dishes — including these delicious recipes.

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Pan-Fried Lamb Chops

12 Seasonal Spring Recipes That Are Super Easy to Make

By Jess N / April 24, 2023 /

Now that produce like fresh sweet peas, asparagus, and watercress have hit the stands, we’re dying to make these super-seasonal spring recipes.

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Dr. Halland Chen

We Interviewed “The Longevity Doctor” — Here Are His Best Anti-Aging Tips

By Jess N / March 16, 2023 /

We got to snag an interview with “The Longevity Doctor,” and he offered the *best* advice on what we can do at home to increase our longevity and what technologies he recommends.

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Lower-Carb Mulligatawny Soup

10 Healthy Weight Loss Soup Recipes That Are Nutrient Rich

By Jess N / December 19, 2022 /

These delicious soups are all relatively low in calories while being high in both protein and fiber, which can boost your metabolism and promote satiety.

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garlicky swiss chard with chickpeas

10 Recipes Containing Foods That Help Anxiety

By Jess N / October 24, 2022 /

Crunchy, fried snacks and sweet treats might provide a momentary sense of relief from anxiety, but these powerful, whole food ingredients work harder to actually lower your anxiety levels in the long run.

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I Instantly Made Healthier Choices Thanks to This Surprising $20 Purchase

By Jess N / September 1, 2022 / Comments Off on I Instantly Made Healthier Choices Thanks to This Surprising $20 Purchase

In college, I had a distant crush on a mysterious, handsome guy I’d see walking around campus. He always wore a white t-shirt, and he carried one of those nondescript, gallon-sized plastic water jugs everywhere — the kind you buy at the supermarket. I’d never seen anyone do that before, and for some reason, I was…

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Summer Picnic Chickpea Salad

8 Easy Plant-Based Recipes That Are Packed With Protein

By Jess N / September 1, 2022 / Comments Off on 8 Easy Plant-Based Recipes That Are Packed With Protein

Whenever I tell someone that I’m a lifelong vegetarian, their first question is always, “how do you get enough protein?” I used to find this annoying, but now I use it as a genuine learning opportunity. This line of thinking stems from a common misconception that plant-based recipes are lacking vital protein, but that’s far…

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Mashed Chickpea Avocado Bagel Toast

8 Bean-Based Recipes & Products Dietitians Recommend for a Fiber and Protein Boost

By Jess N / August 29, 2022 / Comments Off on 8 Bean-Based Recipes & Products Dietitians Recommend for a Fiber and Protein Boost

These recipes were all created by registered dietitians — and are fantastic, easy ways to add more beans into your diet.

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We Found a Great Source for Easy, Delicious Kidney-Friendly Recipes 

By Jess N / August 26, 2022 / Comments Off on We Found a Great Source for Easy, Delicious Kidney-Friendly Recipes 

How you eat doesn’t just impact your digestion — it can also seriously impact your kidney health.

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The 8 Best New Low-FODMAP Foods on the Market

The 8 Best New Low-FODMAP Foods on the Market 

By Jess N / August 26, 2022 / Comments Off on The 8 Best New Low-FODMAP Foods on the Market 

As this approach gains popularity as a way to potentially provide some IBS relief, low-FODMAP snacks are gaining momentum too.

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7 Strategies That Have Helped Heal My Gut and Manage IBS

By Jess N / August 23, 2022 / Comments Off on 7 Strategies That Have Helped Heal My Gut and Manage IBS

I’ve had digestive issues as far back as I can remember. When I was younger, I wasn’t interested in nutrition at all — my eating philosophy could be easily boiled down to “just eat whatever you’re in the mood for.”

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3 Ways You Can Genuinely Get Better Sleep

By Jess N / August 22, 2022 / Comments Off on 3 Ways You Can Genuinely Get Better Sleep

We spoke with one of the top sleep medicine physicians in the field to learn a few simple ways we can achieve better sleep. 

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Healthy Breakfast Bars With Millet and Oat

9 Homemade Snack Bar Recipes to Get You Through an Afternoon Crash

By Jess N / August 18, 2022 / Comments Off on 9 Homemade Snack Bar Recipes to Get You Through an Afternoon Crash

These homemade snack bars are healthier than prepackaged energy bars, and are filled with whole grains. Many require no baking at all.

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Aldi and Lidl healthy deals

10 Delicious, Healthy Finds from Discount Groceries Aldi and Lidl

By Jess N / August 18, 2022 / Comments Off on 10 Delicious, Healthy Finds from Discount Groceries Aldi and Lidl

Aldi and Lidl are two of the most affordable groceries out there, so we found the highest-quality, healthy finds they both have to offer.

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Is Your Tap Water Safe to Drink? Here’s How to Find Out

By Jess N / August 18, 2022 / Comments Off on Is Your Tap Water Safe to Drink? Here’s How to Find Out

Is your water filter the right one for the issues you have? Find out if tap water is safe to drink and how to fix it if it isn’t.

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You Should Actually *Avoid* “Sugar-Free” and “Fat-Free” Foods When You’re Trying to Lose Weight — Here’s Why

By Jess N / August 16, 2022 / Comments Off on You Should Actually *Avoid* “Sugar-Free” and “Fat-Free” Foods When You’re Trying to Lose Weight — Here’s Why

Fat-free salad dressings and sugar-free brownies may seem like great weight loss tools — but these medical studies beg to differ. Here’s why.

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Nutritionists Explain How to Navigate Buffets for a Healthy Meal (That’s Still Fun)

By Jess N / August 9, 2022 / Comments Off on Nutritionists Explain How to Navigate Buffets for a Healthy Meal (That’s Still Fun)

Nutritionists and dietitians share their top tips on how to eat healthy at a buffet (while still enjoying yourself).

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The 7 Best Foods for Glowing Skin, Healthy Hair, and Strong Nails

By Jess N / August 5, 2022 / Comments Off on The 7 Best Foods for Glowing Skin, Healthy Hair, and Strong Nails

Experts like MDs and RDs told us the best ingredients for skin, hair, and nail health — and we found ways to incorporate them into your diet.

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Lemon and Herb White Bean Dip

10 Plant-Based Dips That Can Take the Place of Hummus During the Chickpea Shortage

By Jess N / August 5, 2022 / Comments Off on 10 Plant-Based Dips That Can Take the Place of Hummus During the Chickpea Shortage

With the chickpea shortage looming, now’s the time to get creative with an array of healthy plant-based dips.

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5 Nutritionist-Approved Ways to Healthify Your Chicken Caesar Wrap

By Jess N / August 1, 2022 / Comments Off on 5 Nutritionist-Approved Ways to Healthify Your Chicken Caesar Wrap

We know they’re delicious, but are chicken caesar wraps healthy? We spoke with nutritionists to discover ways to make them better for you.

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