Choose Heart-Healthy Foods
Foods to eat These foods are the foundation of a heart-healthy eating plan. Vegetables such as leafy greens (spinach, collard greens, kale, cabbage), broccoli, and carrots Fruits such as apples, bananas, oranges, pears, grapes, and prunes Whole grains such as plain oatmeal, brown […]
Read MoreFood Substitutions List
Feel free to use this list to find substitutions for your different ingredients. Some of the most frequently asked questions I receive have to do with food substitutions. And I love that I’ve been able to give an answer to […]
Read MoreTuna Salad Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients ½ cup whole-milk plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt ¼ cup mayonnaise 1½ tablespoons lemon juice 1½ tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon 1¼ teaspoons Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 3 (5-ounce) cans no-salt-added water-packed tuna, drained and flaked ¾ cup finely chopped unpeeled Fuji apple ½ cup finely chopped sweet onion ¼ cup thinly sliced celery 4 ounces butter lettuce leaves (about 16 leaves) Directions Whisk ½ cup […]
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15 Proven Tips to Stick to a Healthy Diet and Exercise Routine
1. Eat Healthy Foods Eating various foods is an essential component of a healthy diet that can help reduce the risk of developing health issues. Consuming different foods ensures your body gets all the necessary nutrients for optimal health. A […]
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10 Foods Tied to Chronic Inflammation, According to Nutritionists
What are the most inflammatory foods? The worst foods that cause inflammation are over-processed, fried items that are often ready-to-eat out of the box, sometimes also packed with added sugar. “If you’re eating ultra-processed foods, and eating too much of it, inflammation is sure […]
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6 Ways to Practice Mindful Eating
1) Let your body catch up to your brain Eating rapidly past full and ignoring your body’s signals vs. slowing down and stopping when your body says it’s full. Slowing down is one of the best ways we can get […]
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Your Digestive System: 5 Ways to Support Gut Health
The main drivers of gut health change are shifts in stomach acid, gut immunity and gastrointestinal flora—the complex ecosystem of bacteria in your digestive system. When gut health is good, he says, you’re less likely to experience damaging inflammation and […]
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Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Kebabs
These Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Kebabs are full of flavor, and so easy to make either on the grill or in the oven. Chicken and fresh summer vegetables are marinated in a light Mediterranean-style marinade of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and spices, […]
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Roasted Butternut Squash
Ingredients ▢1.5 pounds butternut squash – Peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes ▢2 tablespoons olive oil – see notes ▢1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt – or ½ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt ▢1 teaspoon garlic powder ▢2 teaspoons chili powder Instructions Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet […]
Read MoreEasy Chicken-Mushroom Quesadillas
Ingredients Deselect All 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups) 8 ounces white button mushrooms, (about 3 cups) 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups cooked chopped skinless, boneless chicken breast (1 breast half) 1 teaspoon ground […]
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