The Cheap & Healthy Trader Joe’s Finds Wellness Pros Love
We asked wellness experts for their top cheap and healthy Trader Joe’s finds. From acai packets to black bean chips and organic tahini, here’s what you’ll always find in their shopping carts.
These Non-Dairy Yogurts Are Creamy & Delicious
There was a time when following a dairy-free diet meant eliminating milk, cheese, ice cream and yogurt altogether. Luckily, those days are gone. Thanks to the latest crop of coconut, cashew and almond yogurts, you can still savor one of the creamiest and most beloved breakfast eats.
Ate Too Much? Here’s How to Feel Better ASAP
Even the healthiest and most moderately-minded among us have those moments when we go a little overboard (ahem, Thanksgiving). Whether it was the quantity, quality or both, the next day, you feel the pain…bloating, fatigue, indigestion, irritability.
Meatless Monday: Gluten-Free Baked Zucchini “Fries”
Fries—just the word conjures up a crunchy, salty indulgent treat. But what if we said you could have all that satisfying crunch and flavor, but also get your vegetables in and feel great after?
How to Be a Meal-Prep Ninja
Meal prep. Just those two words together sound intimidating, don’t they?
Yes, You Can DIY Vegetable Broth
Making your own broth can seem more complicated than it is. In fact, it’s incredibly easy and pays huge dividends in taste.
Don’t Call This Dish A Salad
Even if you love salad, sometimes it just doesn’t sound that appealing. But calling it something else can change your mental image and give this everyday dish a whole new spin.
These Bean Pastas Are Clean Plates-Approved
So, you want some noodles, but you have celiac, or you’re gluten intolerant. You could reach for a gluten-free pasta made from corn or rice—but they’re high in carbohydrates, and research shows they can cause blood sugar to leap even higher than wheat-based noodles. Bean pastas to the rescue!
Meatless Monday Makeover: Creamy Avocado, Walnut and Spelt Rigatoni
There are many things to love about this creamy pasta recipe: It’s dairy free, rich and luscious, and vegetarian. But perhaps the best thing: It’s ready in 15 minutes.
Stay Warm with A Spicy Vegetarian Bowl
When it’s freezing out, nothing is more inviting than a steaming bowl of something delicious and comforting. If that bowl also has lots of nutrients to keep your immune system strong and a touch of heat to boost your metabolism, even better.
6 Ways to Jazz Up Coffee & Tea Without Sweeteners
Tempted by the sweetened, flavored coffees and teas at your local coffee shop? Instead, try these healthy hacks for getting your caffeine fix without the added sugars.
What’s for Dinner: Mustard-Maple Pork Tenderloin with Carrots, Onion and Apples
When it comes to dinner, we’re all about fast prep with fancy results. After all, the meal has to be delicious and healthy, so we don’t just order takeout—but it also has to be quick and simple to make, because we don’t have time for elaborate kitchen acrobatics most nights, and we’re guessing you don’t, either.
Say “Yes!” to This Healthy Dessert
If one of your resolutions for 2018 is to cut way back on the sweets, good news: Here’s a super-tasty, satisfying dessert you can sink your spoon into and feel good about it.
8 Awesome Streaming Workouts to Sweat to at Home
Calling all tech-savvy fitness fans
We all know the importance of regular exercise to accomplishing your fitness goals, but with our hectic schedules, there isn’t always time to hit the gym. Thanks to online-streaming, squeezing in a convenient and effective session has never been easier.
How (and Why) to Detox Your Home
We all tend to hibernate at this chilly time of year, spending more time cozying up indoors. All the more reason to make sure your home environment is as free of harmful toxins as possible.
6 Healthy Nut Butters RDs Love
Whether you prefer creamy, crunchy or chunky, peanut, almond or some other nut butter, chances are you have at least one jar of this healthy go-to in your pantry.
A Meal-Prep Plan You Can Stick To (Really!)
Meal prep is an incredible way to save money on meals, but time is money, too. Looking to prep a week’s worth of meals and also save time? Swap in some convenience foods that are worth just as much in health as they are in time.
Garlic Mashed Butternut Squash
With more flavor, color, and nutrition, a lower glycemic index, and plenty of garlic, this mashed potato-like recipe is a great alternative to “regular” mashers.
A Thanksgiving-Worthy Vegetarian Entree
Hosting Thanksgiving and have a vegetarian coming to dinner? No worries: Here’s a festive, delicious entree your veggie eater will love.
Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Garlic, Citrus, and Sage
Roasted root vegetables are an ideal winter side dish, and when they become brown and caramelized, they have a sweetness that can satisfy your sugar cravings. Usually, it’s plenty to toss them with just olive oil, salt, and pepper, but when you want a bit more, this is your dish. The citrus adds brightness, the sage adds softness, and when are whole roasted garlic cloves not a good thing?
Simple Soup with Carrots, Parsnips, and Scallions
Here’s a soup that’s beautiful in its simplicity—a basic broth brimming with a sweet and springlike combination of tender vegetables.
Brown Bag Like a Champ with 5-Ingredient Lunches
You can count the number of ingredients on one hand
While breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, that doesn’t mean you mean you can forget about lunch. Unfortunately, for too many of us, our mid-day meal means a soggy sandwich—or worse, we skip it all together.
Roasted Pecans with Rosemary, Olive Oil, and Sea Salt
Don’t let the simplicity of this recipe fool you. These nuts are simultaneously salty, rich, crunchy, and deliciously complex, thanks to the rosemary. Keep them on hand for an easy, yet thoroughly enticing, snack.
School Lunch Prep, Streamlined
A new school year is full of promise. But there’s one thing few parents look forward to and that is packing lunches.
Coconut Almond Macaroons
These macaroons are neither a traditional version made with almond paste nor a straight-ahead coconut version; rather, a hybrid of the two, using sliced almonds and shredded coconut. They have the best characteristic of all macaroons, however—a chewy-crunchy outside that gives way to a soft inside. Bet you can’t just eat one.