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Eating protein with carbs provides more stable, longer-lasting energy.Adding ricotta cheese to overnight oats can help prevent a mid-morning energy crash.Ricotta also adds creaminess and essential nutrients, like calcium and vitamin D. I love overnight oats, partly because there are so many opportunities for customization. I can alter the recipe based on the flavors I like or the activities I’ve got lined up for the day. I also know that whatever combination I choose, I’ll feel satisfied and nourished after I enjoy it. That’s important to me because I love delicious food, but I also need sustenance to fuel my…
Halloween has come and gone, but if your household is like mine, chances are you may still be sneaking in handfuls of candy, wondering what on earth to do with all of those trick-or-treat leftovers. There are tons of creative ideas for using Halloween treats, such as Halloween candy blondies, Halloween candy cookies, Butterfinger Cake, or even pound cake bread pudding. But have you ever thought of making a salad? Before you jump to judge, hear us out: We’ve got a retro Midwestern classic on deck, and it’s crying out for that abundance of leftover Snickers. From potlucks to holiday…
Bedtime snacks can help fill important nutrient gaps, including ones that support bone health.Cocoa-Chia Pudding with Raspberries provides nutrients that support healthy bones and sleep.Bone-healthy snacks have protein, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin D and antioxidants. Snacking late at night gets a bad rap, but if you like having something to nibble on before bed, we have good news for you. You don’t have to give up your bedtime snack. Noshing on a late-night snack can provide one last opportunity to fill in any nutrient gaps in your day. And since snacks make up as much as 20% of our daily…
Many women have high blood pressure, which can cause health problems if untreated.Lifestyle changes can have a big impact, including home testing, diet and exercise.Getting enough sleep and cutting down on alcohol can also improve blood pressure. Approximately 44% of U.S. women have high blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for conditions like heart disease, stroke and dementia. Often, there are no signs and symptoms, and many women who have high blood pressure go undiagnosed. While there are many myths floating around that high blood pressure isn’t a concern for women, it’s important to understand that the condition…
Need a simple, satisfying meal to fight off the winter cold? That’s where these recipes will come in handy. Not only are they easy to make, but each contains at least 15 grams of protein per serving. Whether you’re in the mood for a mouthwatering one-pot meal like our Creamy Spaghetti with Brussels Sprouts or our One-Pan Chicken Florentine, these recipes are a breeze to whip up in just three simple steps (or less!). Creamy Spaghetti with Brussels Sprouts Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser. This Brussels sprouts spaghetti is comfort food at its finest.…
PSA: Eating less & more cardio is *not* the answer
I’d go to bed with ambitious plans: wake up early, hit the gym before 7, finish that project I’ve been chipping away at, maybe even squeeze in a run. But then morning would come, and I’d wake up feeling groggy, foggy, and unmotivated, even after a full night in bed.
My confidence in my baking abilities is typically unshakeable. I have mastered carrot cake and oatmeal cookies. My pumpkin cheesecake is fluffy and creamy. But I have never been more humbled by a baked good than I was by the brownie. For years, I tried to master this deceptively tricky dessert. I made them both from scratch and from a box—and the outcome was always the same: cakey, dry, stiff squares that were nowhere near the chewy, soft, fudgy texture I was aiming for. Feeling desperate, I turned to the internet in search of advice. I came across the same…
Whenever new friends find out that I’m a food critic, they assume it’s all glamour. Sure, trying every new restaurant in my area on a company card is pretty cool, but it comes with some drawbacks. The biggest? I have to try different meals on command all the time, and my choices aren’t always as healthy as I wish they could be. I lost my gall bladder to this very cause in 2013, after which I cut my weight down by 30 pounds. But in the last four years, since I got married, I’ve struggled to find that kind of…
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Meals Breakfast: Peanut Butter-Banana Flaxseed Smoothie——– Lunch: Cucumber & Tomato Sandwich + orange——– Dinner: Garlic Butter–Roasted Salmon with Potatoes & Asparagus Breakfast: Shredded Wheat with Raisins & Walnuts——– Lunch: Spinach & Strawberry Meal-Prep Salad——– Dinner: Chickpea Grain Bowl with Feta & Tomatoes Breakfast: Greek yogurt, blueberries, nuts & No-Added-Sugar Chia Seed Jam——– Lunch: Spinach & Strawberry Meal-Prep Salad——– Dinner: No-Cook Black Bean Taco Bowls Breakfast: Shredded Wheat with Raisins & Walnuts——– Lunch: Spinach & Strawberry Meal-Prep Salad——– Dinner: Za’atar-Roasted Chicken with Chickpeas Breakfast: Peanut Butter-Banana Flaxseed Smoothie——– Lunch: Spinach & Strawberry Meal-Prep…