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How to Give Anyone (on Any Diet) a Sweet Treat on Valentine’s Day
Giving someone a box of chocolates is classic for Valentine’s Day… but these days, with a zillion different dietary styles, preferences, allergies and so much more, the simple act of giving a gift can feel pretty fraught.
Here’s the Recipe to Make for Your Valentine
I don’t know about you, but I want the same thing from my Valentine’s Day dessert as I want from my date: Sweet but not cloying, sophisticated but fun, surprising yet familiar. That’s what these Tahini Salted Chocolate Date Chews deliver.
All You Need for the Best Toast Ever
Sometimes simple things are the best—like toast. We know we’re not the only ones who love it: #Toast has more than 3 million posts on Insta (beating out #kardashian).
Weed: The Latest Wellness Trend?
Wellness experts are seriously buzzing over marijuana (sorry). If you’ve been wondering whether this is yet another passing trend, or if pot is here to stay among athletes, yogis and other wellness influencers, read on: We spoke to experts immersed in the convergence of health and cannabis and got the lowdown.
Aquafaba: Replace Eggs with Bean Liquid (It’s a Thing)
When you open a can of chickpeas to make hummus, do you discard the liquid that drains off? Sure, who doesn’t? Turns out that liquid has a name, aquafaba—and a pretty strong social media following, too.
5 Hidden Sources of Caffeine
You purposely grab that cuppa joe to get through the morning—but caffeine lurking in unexpected places can get you more than you bargained for. And if you have one of these sneakily caffeinated foods later in the day, it might seriously mess with your night’s rest.
Easy, Healthy Banana-Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Recipe by Carly Stein BIO: Carly Stein is the founder and CEO of Beekeeper’s Naturals, which is focused on superfoods from the hive and dedicated to saving the bees. Carly is committed to using her company as a platform to raise funding for the bee cause and promoting sustainable practices.
Good-for-you Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread
Recipe by Carly Stein BIO: Carly Stein is the founder and CEO of Beekeeper’s Naturals, which is focused on superfoods from the hive and dedicated to saving the bees. Carly is committed to using her company as a platform to raise funding for the bee cause and promoting sustainable practices.
The Easiest Healthy, Frosty Treat Ever
A frozen treat that’s simple to make, super-delicious and healthy? It sounds too good to be true, but it’s real.
Chia Chocolates
Thanks to chia seeds, these chocolates have enough protein, healthy fat, and fiber to make a great breakfast or snack. They provide stable energy, without spikes or slumps that you get from sugary cereal or candy.
8 Addictive Foods & How To Overcome Their Power Over You
Many of us can’t step away from the dark chocolate, chips, or cheese. It isn’t simply a lack of willpower; there are physiological reasons why we get hooked. What to eat instead.
Sound Bites: What To Eat To Improve Your Mood, Why Pets Are Good For Your Health & More
Feeling low? Eat these foods. Plus, why pets keep you healthy; yet another reason yogurt is a superfood; another reason to love chocolate and more.
Dark Chocolate-Berry Smoothie Bowl
Rich healthy dark chocolate, blueberries, almond milk, almond butter and vegan plant protein make a decadent smoothie bowl for breakfast, dessert or snack.
You Won’t Believe This Mug Cake Recipe Is Actually Healthy
A vegan (and potentially Paleo) dessert that tastes just as good as it makes you feel. It is a great way to fix that sweet tooth without the guilt.
This recipe is from The Clean Plates Cookbook ($17; Running Press) by Jared Koch with Jill Silverman Hough.
Apple, Cinnamon, Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
A vegan, paleo-friendly healthy mug cake made in minutes.
Elizabeth’s Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Macaroons
A Paleo-friendly sweet treat, these chocolate-dipped coconut macaroons are easy to taste, and to love.
Chocolate with Benefits
You’re going to eat it anyway, so why not choose brands that infuse your favorite treat with health-boosting superfoods?
Some crafty food artisans have infused healthy dark chocolate with turmeric, coconut, reishi, maca and other superfoods. Discover which ones, and how to get them.
Chocolate-Beet Allspice Truffles
The I Quit Sugar Cookbook from anti-sugar chef Sarah Wilson is filled with sugar-free recipes that don’t sacrifice sweetness. A perfect example? These chocolate goodies that come with a dose of vitamin-packed veggies you won’t even notice.
Video: The Ultimate Healthy Holiday Treat
Make this modern take on a holiday cookie: Mix dark chocolate, organic nut butter, oats, pumpkin puree and honey, roll into balls and freeze for 1 hour. It’s the ultimate energy treat!
Sound Bites: Acne Fighting Foods, Calcium Fears, and More
Our weekly column on the latest nutrition and healthy eating news
Foods that cause—and fight—acne, the disease-preventive power of Omega 3s, and the issue with too much calcium.
Munch on These Healthier Halloween Candies
Better-for-you candies that are scary good
Trick your tastebuds on Halloween by treating them to delicious, better-for-you treats not filled with high fructose corn syrup or artificial ingredients.
Weekend Menu Hacks: A Ghoulishly Good Halloween Dinner
A juicy tagine in roast mini pumpkins with chia-coconut brownies makes for a spirited dinner
These Roasted Baby Pumpkins serving up roast Lamb Tagine With Dried Apricots, ending with Very Very Chocolatey Brownies are an elegant, nutritious and delicious way of celebrating the holiday.
Sound Bites: Good News for Caffeine and Chocolate Fans and a White House Garden Dedication
Our weekly column on the latest nutrition and healthy eating news
Good news for caffeine drinkers and chocolate lovers, post-hurricane food safety, and a reprieve for the White House Garden in this week’s headlines.
Chocolate, Pumpkin And Peanut Butter Energy Balls
Chocolate, peanut butter, and pumpkin energy balls are the addictive vegetarian Paleo snack you’ve been waiting for.
Very Chocolatey Chocolate Brownies
These very chocolatey chocolate brownies are a delicious healthy treat for the whole family!
5 New Healthy Products We Love: Volume 6
Our weekly pick of the best new healthy items out there
Our weekly pick of the best new healthy products out there, from pecan butter and frozen organic vegetarian entrees to decadent vegan chocolates.
Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Two of our favorite foods—avocado and dark chocolate—create a surprisingly creamy dessert treat that you will be addicted to.
Candy Crush
Vegan candy, delivered in NYC
Kimberly Silver always had a sweet tooth. But a degree from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition and a career in…
Chocolate & Apples: A Perfect Pair
Delicious on their own, but together this duo pack a punch of health benefits
Who doesn’t love a great mashup, especially one with chocolate? It’s no longer a secret that…
That's what you'll do after trying all-natural nut butter blend ChoCoco Nut Power
MeeNut Butter artisan nut spreads are good enough to eat straight out of the jar.
Candy Crush
Sun Cups are the healthy and nut-free alternative to Reese's
For Colorado chocolatier David Lurie, a knock on the door proved life changing. On the other side…
Very Chocolatey Chocolate Brownies
You had us at "chocolate"
Vegan brownies are delicious too!
5 Better-For-You Junk Foods
What to reach for when you get really hangry
Got a craving for a sweet or salty treat? Try our 5 picks for better junk foods.
Do you know what’s really inside that pretty red box? Here are four healthier sweets to give your sweetie (or yourself!) this Valentine’s Day.
Founder Mott Green chats about his organic tree-to-bar chocolate
Mott Green launched Grenada Chocolate Co. in 1999, possibly the first organic, tree-to-bar chocolate makers, with a dozen local cocoa farmers as shareholders in the chocolate co-op.
Raw Beauty: 6 Foods for Gorgeous Skin
Glowing skin is anything but skin deep. Here are six go-to beauty foods.
Amp your dishes up with high quality ingredients like organic produce and nutrient-rich grains
Enjoy this vegetarian Easter menu packed with nutritious ingredients like spring peas, asparagus, fresh herbs, squash, farro, spelt and organic dark chocolate…
Swap out for some more health-conscious ingredients in this divine chocolate cake without losing the deliciousness
Guinness and chocolate make for a winning combination in this recipe from the Domestic Goddess herself, Nigella Lawson…
Chocolate doesn't have to be a guilty pleasure with these healthier, quality options
This Valentine’s Day, show those you care about a little extra love with these top quality chocolates, produced with better-for-you ingredients like organic cacao and natural sweeteners…
Recipe Makeover: Peppermint Hot Chocolate from The Food Network
Our healthy revamp of this classic winter drink
Try our makeover of the Food Network’s recipe for delicious Peppermint Hot Chocolate…