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…
Cast-Iron Vegetarian Tamale Pie
This vegetarian version of the comfort food tamale pie comes together quickly with canned beans and frozen bell peppers, onions and corn. If you don’t have frozen peppers and onions, use the same amount of fresh veggies and sauté them a bit longer until tender. The recipe is adaptable, you…
Here’s What You Should Know About the Tinned Fish Trend
If you’ve recently been online, you’ve probably heard of or seen the “fisherman aesthetic” or “sardine girl summer” memes. And if you haven’t, think: vacation in Italy, blocky artwork, soft color palettes, and—of course—tinned fish. Tinned (or canned) fish is a budget-friendly protein that is making an online comeback. With…
Biological age tests: Should you get one?
If you’ve heard of billionaire Bryan Johnson, you’ve likely encountered the phrase “bio age testing.” Johnson, the subject of the Netflix documentary Don’t Die, says he’s on a quest to achieve the lowest possible “biological age” (also known as bio age). He reportedly spends millions each year on anti-aging treatments—dozens…