Valentine’s Day is a day where many of us take the opportunity to tell our loved ones how much we appreciate them. Whether that’s a significant other, the ladies in your Galentine’s group, or your kids, these chocolate covered raspberry bites are a great way to do that. They’re a…
Why Your Heart Needs You to Eat More Plants (And How to Start)
Heart-healthy eating is having a moment and for good reason. The foods you choose today play a big role in how well your heart functions for years to come.(1) The good news? Supporting your heart doesn’t require a complicated or restrictive diet. In fact, many of the most heart-friendly foods…
The Health Benefits of Chocolate
It’s chocolate season! With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, the deep, dark, delicious sweet treat is splashing its way across the shelves and corners of nearly every food market and gift shop. The benefits of chocolate are touted across packaging and headlined in countless articles (including this one) —…
Veggie-Packed Baked Ziti
An entire sheet pan full of roasted vegetables — cauliflower, zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms, onion and bell pepper — boosts this vegetarian pasta bake. Be sure to use a large enough pan so the vegetables can evenly spread out and roast; if they’re too crowded, they tend to steam. A standard…
Raspberry Chia Pudding with Almond Milk and Flax Crisps
Active time: 30 minutes Total time: 6 hours Most people don’t get enough dietary fiber in their daily fare (1). Try adding this fiber-rich breakfast to your repertoire, and savor the maple and raspberry flavors while you tuck into a healthy breakfast. RD Tip: Grinding flaxseeds helps the body better…
Raspberry Smoothie Bowls With Pears and Pistachios
Active time: 10 Minutes The smoothie bowl is a nutritious breakfast that eats like a dessert. Fuel your workout with this creamy, fruity and colorful concoction of pureed raspberries and yogurt with the crunch of pistachios. Raspberry Smoothie Bowls With Pears and Pistachios Ingredients 2 1/2 cups (613g) plain 0%…
Lebanese Vegetarian Kabobs With Lemon Tahini Sauce
Choosing plant-based ground meat is a great way to cut down on saturated fat in your diet, and the innovative products on the market today go much further than just faux hamburgers. Take this grilled kabob recipe, which will have the vegetarians and carnivores in your home satisfied. As an…
5 Healthy Habits You Can Start Today (No Gym Required)
Open any feed these days and the number of ads pushing “healthy habits” can feel overwhelming. From face yoga videos to boutique circuit-training studios, the constant stream of promises, and the pricey subscriptions attached to them, can make getting started feel harder than it needs to be. If that sounds…
Low-and-Slow Spring Onion Frittata
On top of providing tons of protein, this recipe gives you 24% of your daily iron and 84% of your daily vitamin C. By cooking your Spring Onion Frittata on a lower oven setting for a longer period of time, you get a creamier texture without having to add any…
How to Grow Microgreens at Home (the Easy Way)
Maybe you’ve seen microgreens at your local farmer’s market or farm to table restaurant. These little green plants are similar to sprouts, and just as packed with nutrients. Growing microgreens at home is really easy and offers so many health benefits! What are Microgreens? Microgreens are miniature plants of greens,…