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We Found the Creamiest, Fruitiest Low-Sugar Yogurts
In theory, yogurt is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. But many yogurts are full of added sugars or artificial sweeteners and flavors or all of the above. We perused the yogurt aisle and found the tastiest options with the least amount of sugar, so you can have all the convenience and enjoyment, without the crash.
5 Savory Recipes That Will Make You Love Greek Yogurt Even More
A bowl of Greek yogurt topped with berries or drizzled with honey is just the beginning. This protein-packed yogurt can be turned into everything from a marinade to a creamy taco sauce. Here are 5 savory Greek yogurt recipes that will make you love this fridge staple even more.
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.
These “Health” Foods Have Way More Sugar Than You Think
Once you start to pay more attention to how much sugar you’re consuming, you’ll realize that sugar is everywhere — even in foods we think of as being healthy. Here are 5 surprisingly high sugar foods you should know about.
3 Easy Ways to Add Collagen Powder to Your Wellness Routine
Okay, so it’s doubtful that anyone can attribute their luscious locks, radiant skin, or strong muscles to collagen and collagen alone, but it’s worth knowing that collagen can help you in all those capacities.
5 Satisfying & Delicious Ways to Eat Coconut Yogurt for Breakfast
The thing is: food has to be delicious. It seems obvious, but sometimes that message gets lost in all the chatter about nutrients and eating styles. It. Has. To. Taste. Amazing.
The Tangy Key To Better Gut Health
Fermenting foods is surprisingly easy—packing flavor and significant health benefits in a single jar. Incorporating these foods are a simple way to optimize your gut health and overall diet.
Yogurt Obsessed? How To DIY Your Own High-Protein Treat
Homemade yogurt is surprisingly easy to make–it takes almost no equipment or active time. Just patience as it sits, culturing, making all those probiotics. Yogurt is a great way to improve your gut health.
The Best Healthy Snacks to Buy or DIY
We’ve all been there, in the middle of a meeting or responding to emails at your desk, when your stomach starts to growl. If you’re unprepared, you may end up at the vending machine or reaching for the donuts in the office kitchen–neither of which will leave you feeling tip-top and ready to tackle the afternoon. We gathered some of our favorite healthy, energizing snacks–both packaged and homemade–to stash in your desk. So the next time the munchies hit mid-meeting, you can smash them with something tasty and good for you that will keep you kicking butt all day. BARS Look for ones that include only whole-food ingredients, like unsweetened fruit, nuts and spices. Avoid anything with added sugar (which may go under an alias) or ingredients you don’t recognize. (A good question to ask: Would you eat all of the ingredients individually? If not, put it back.) Buy it: Larabar and Thunderbird offer lots of flavors DIY it: Make your own Almond Butter Snack Bars ENERGY BITES These are simple to make and easy to eat (no wonder the term is tagged so much on Instagram). With only a few ingredients and no oven required, you can roll up a tasty homemade snack in seconds. They’re especially convenient because you can just grab one to take the edge off, or have two or more if you need a more substantial snack. Buy it: Navitas Power Snacks (we love the cacao-goji, and the blueberry-hemp) DIY it: Try our recipe for chocolate, pumpkin, and peanut butter energy balls DARK CHOCOLATE Satisfy your sweet tooth, reap the health benefits, and get an energy boost with a few squares of dark chocolate. This is not a free pass to hit the vending machine; be sure to choose very dark bars (at least 70%) that are free of refined sugar and artificial ingredients. Buy it: Try Hu, Fruition, or Eating Evolved NUTS AND NUT BUTTER With plenty of good fat, fiber and protein to keep you satisfied, nuts are a fantastic snack. Keep pre-portioned servings from your favorite bag of nuts in your desk drawer. If you’re feeling fancy, add in a couple of small chunks of dark chocolate. Or grab a packet or spoonful of nut butter, and have it on its own, with a piece of fruit or slathered on a rice cake. Look for all-natural varieties, free of partially hydrogenated oils and other additives. Buy it: Try Nuts.com’s Roasted Mixed Nuts with 50% less salt; Justin’s nut butter squeeze packs or Artisana Organics nut butter squeeze packs DIY it: Feeling adventurous? Whirl up your own nut butter SEEDS To take a break from nuts, but still crunch your way to lots of protein, fiber and minerals, try seeds. Pumpkin, sunflower, hemp, squash–all have health benefits and taste great. Buy it: Go Raw Sprouted Seeds DIY it: The next time you cook a winter or spaghetti squash, don’t throw away the seeds. Instead, rinse and dry thoroughly before tossing with oil and your favorite spices. Roast at 325ºF for about 20 minutes or until toasted, stirring a couple of times during baking time. Divide into individual portions and keep in sealed containers. YOGURT Keep this in the office fridge, not your desk drawer, of course. Look for plain, whole-milk yogurt (ideally organic and grass fed), and mix in your own chopped fruit, nuts or a a drizzle of honey. You get protein, satiating fat and a shot of gut-healthy probiotics. Buy it: Maple Hill, Stonyfield 100% Grassfed and Organic Valley Grassmilk DIY it: It’s easier than you think to make your own homemade yogurt EDAMAME Filled with fiber, protein and iron, these soybeans make a filling snack. Be sure to buy organic, which is non-GMO, or that the label specifies non-GMO, as most soybeans are genetically modified. Buy it: Seapoint Farms Roasted Edamame (in flavors like Spicy Wasabi and Sea Salt) DIY it: Make a batch, divide into single servings and keep in your desk drawer HUMMUS With plenty of protein, fiber, B vitamins, iron and other nutrients, it’s no wonder creamy, delicious hummus is a favorite snack choice. Buy it: Wild Garden Hummus with Gluten-Free Quinoa Crisps DIY it: It’s easy to whip up a batch of Golden Garlic Hummus BETH
Grilled Salmon, Chickpeas And Bibb Lettuce Salad With Curried Yogurt Dressing
A salmon bowl that trumps all others, with chickpeas, feta, radish and lettuce. With a great balance of fiber, omega-3s, and calcium, this salad will certainly be a staple.
Homemade Almond Milk Yogurt
Seeking Paleo or vegan dairy? Watch how to make this luscious almond milk yogurt recipe at home.
Homemade Vanilla Yogurt
It turns out making yogurt at home is super simple—and the result is super yummy! Here’s how.
Homemade Soy Milk Yogurt
Soy milk fan? Try making this silky yogurt at home with these simple steps.
Homemade Coconut Milk Yogurt
Paleo, vegan-friendly coconut yogurt can be made super easily. Follow these steps.
Superfood Xtreme Smoothie
Antioxidant-rich dark chocolate and blackberries, enhanced with honey, almond butter and all-around superfood apple cider vinegar.
Surprising Foods That Help You Sleep
Not getting enough shut-eye? These yummy foods can help you catch those Zs.
12 Winter Breakfasts We Love
These 12 comforting and healthy dishes make getting up in the morning joyfully delicious.
Cranberry Pear Parfait
This cranberry pear parfait from The Clean Plates Cookbook makes for a delicious breakfast or snack.
Homemade Plain Yogurt
Making plain yogurt is surprisingly simple. Just follow these few steps for a tasty probiotic-packed treat.
The surprising versatility of veggies
We love this new line of vegetable yogurts created by chef Dan Barber and his team at New York’s Blue Hill restaurants…
Try This Organic Icelandic Treat!
Look out, Greek yogurt: there’s a new, protein-rich organic yogurt in town.