When you’re juggling work, family, and more all at once, cooking might not be your top priority. But with a few easy recipes at your fingertips, meal prep can make life simpler and less stressful. Here’s a roundup of eight easy vegetarian recipes that you can whip up at home.…
What Every Parent Should Know About PANDAS Syndrome
Nope, we’re not talking about cookware and cute black and white bears. PANS and PANDAS syndrome has gotten more attention in recent years. For children with PANDAS parents say it’s like a switch was flipped. All of the sudden their child becomes consumed by anxiety, OCD, tics and compulsions. This…
DIY Natural Foundation Powder
Cocoa powder is great for making (healthier) homemade Nutella, but it’s also great for adding an antioxidant boost to your skincare routine. Many years ago a friend of mine shared that she used cocoa powder as a natural bronzer. I started experimenting with it in makeup and came up with…
Pumpkin Spice Bundtlettes With Chai Tea Glaze
These not-too-sweet pumpkin mini Bundt cakes feature toasty spices and a chai tea glaze, the perfect treat with a cozy cup of tea. The whole-grain flour and pumpkin add fiber (1, 2). Cooking tip: If you don’t have a mini (12-well) Bundt pan, bake the batter in a muffin tin…
Protein Pumpkin Pie Recipe
When you’re working toward nutrition and wellness goals, the holidays can be tricky. How do you find the right balance between getting the nutrients you need to succeed and enjoying your favorite food traditions? Fortunately, this low-sugar pumpkin pie from food creator Kelton Maloy helps you hit those macro goals…
Cranberry-Walnut Bars
With a buttery whole-grain shortbread crust and a crunchy, sweet-salty fruit-and-nut topping, these little gems are a perfect treat to share during the holidays. Dried cranberries are a good source of fiber (4g per 1/2 cup) but because they are naturally tart, many brands are loaded with added sugar (1).…
Sweet Potato Tart With Honey-Ginger Yogurt
When it comes to tart fillings, choosing between sweet potato and pumpkin is really a win-win because both are highly nutritious. Sweet potatoes, however, offer much more fiber, a little more protein, magnesium and vitamin C than pumpkin (1, 2). This easy, quick-to-make tart is ideal for holiday gatherings, where…
5 Fall-Favorite Desserts Under 200 Calories
With fall comes an abundance of pumpkins and apples — and cold-weather cravings for cozy desserts. Here are five fall-inspired desserts, all with under 200 calories per serving. 1. PUMPKIN SPICE BUNDTLETTES WITH CHAI TEA GLAZE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 183; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated…
What a Dietitian Wants You to Know Before Your Next Seafood Boil
You’ve seen it all over social media this summer: seafood boils are one of the hottest food trends online right now. Imagine a covered table with a couple plates on the perimeter and an enormous pile of seafood, corn, potatoes, and sausage in the middle. The food is smothered in…
Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats
For many years, I avoided grains completely and was vocal about it! During the height of my Hashimoto’s autoimmune disease, removing grains from my diet was one of the things that made a noticeable difference in my healing. Now that my body is back to a healthy state, I’ve added…