Here, we combine it with avocados in an easy no-cook meal. Mix it up with different flavors of hummus and different types of vegetables depending on your mood. Chopped Power Salad with Chicken Enjoy this filling and colorful salad for lunch or dinner. Photo: Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn Serve with whole-wheat pitas, if desired. Loaded Cucumber & Avocado Sandwich This loaded cucumber-and-avocado sandwich is filled with creamy avocado and crispy cucumbers....

For more budget-friendly tips and recipe inspiration, check out our weeklyThriftycolumn. Cheesy Marinara Beans This ooey-gooey dish has baked-pasta vibes but features protein-packed beans instead of noodles. Look for dried corona beans, a larger, creamy white bean, at natural-foods stores or online. Photo: Ali Redmond Cannellini are a good substitute. Serve with a green salad and toasted baguette. Easy Salmon Cakes These healthy salmon cakes are a delicious way to boost your intake of omega-3s....

With my recent shift to a hybrid work schedule, it’s especially important that I keep things easy! Served over baby spinach, this is the perfect easy and light lunch or dinner salad. Double the recipe and refrigerate to have on hand throughout the week. Jen Causey Mix it up with different flavors of hummus and different types of vegetables depending on your mood. It combines weight-loss power foods, eggs and raspberries, with filling whole-grain toast and nutrient-packed spinach....

Itsfull-body health benefits, including supporting heart and brain health, put it in a league of its own. It even makes space for a nightly glass of red winewhat more could you want? For more accessible food and cooking tips, check out my weekly columnThrifty. Jennifer Causey Eggs are the base of the creamy sauce. They don’t get fully cooked, so use pasteurized-in-the-shell eggs if you prefer. A drizzle of olive oil to finish pulls together the flavors of this easy vegan crock-pot stew....

Healthy and delicious eating doesnt have to be expensive, and my meals are proof. Being a recovering graduate student, I am on a budget. That said, I still find ways to have healthy, easy meals that I enjoy nearly every night. Greg DuPree Additionally, what I eat on any given day varies a lot. Here is what I eat in a day as a dietitian on a budget. Breakfast Breakfast is a meal that has changed quite a bit since working from home....

This flexible menu plan helps me stay nourished while saving money and cutting down on food waste. During the COVID-19 pandemic, work changed for a lot of peoplemyself included. My team went from being in-person every day in a vibrant, high-energy office to being completely remote. Photo: Antonis Achilleos This allows me to start my day with a grab-and-go breakfast that’s ready whenever I am. Standard additions include frozen berries and nuts, seeds or nut butter....

Thats the Mediterranean diet I know and love and want to share with you. I have such special memories of those trips, absorbing my ancestors' food, traditions and culture. Yet, I see so much ofmy Mediterranean dietmissing from the narrative. Where is the freekeh, bulgur, pomegranate and okra? you could think of it as thenewMediterranean diet. So what does the actual diet of those in the Mediterranean region truly look like?...

Yes, dietitians eat bread. Heres why I recommend this jot down. Just like Oprah, I love bread. All kinds of bread, tootoast, sandwiches, garlic bread,homemade breadstraight from the oven…yum. But there is one key in that always stands out to me as a good choicesprouted grain bread. These breads are often found in the freezer, and they’re made with whole grains. They also tend to have less sodium and more protein than many other types of bread....

I have been a dedicated Costco shopper for decades. But there are certain ingredients that I almost always buy at Costco. Not only are they high quality, but they also have a reasonable price tag. Photo: Getty Images Here are my favorites. Oils Eating Well/Costco High-quality oils can carry a hefty price tag. That’s why I purchase large bottles of avocado and extra-virginolive oilfrom Costco. Eating Well/Costco Nuts We go through a lot of nuts in my house....

Since I live alone, I swear by all things frozen to keep food waste to a minimum. Here are my seven favorite freezer-aisle finds, including national brands and ones that are exclusive to Hy-Vee. I love to mix up my sources of fiber; however, one of my all-time favorites is raspberries. Photo:Adobe Stock In addition to promoting heart health and helping to tame inflammation,raspberriesare the mostfiber-richberries of all. Stir to coat the meatballs in sauce, warm over medium heat, then turn down to a simmer....

And that’s a valuable trade! Here are some of my favorite healthier snack picks that help me save time without sacrificing nutrition. The Only Bean Crunchy Roasted Edamame Edamame is most commonly steamed and served as an appetizer or snack. Photo: Courtesy of Brand Dry-roasting brings out a satisfying crunch that is similar to crispy chickpeas we all know and love. This provides just enough zhuzh without overpowering the beans' natural sweetness....

Kale is especially versatile as it complements so many different flavors. We like a mix of kale for this recipe, but any jot down of kale will work. Paired with beans, it makes a filling vegetarian meal. Photo: Charlotte and Johnny Autry Vegan Gnocchi Soup This Italian-inspired vegetable-packed soup features flavorful herbs, mushrooms, kale and tomatoes. But it’s the Parmesan crisps that make this salad dinner party-worthy. Serve it the next time you entertain at home....

Confession: I used to be a Whole Foods shopper. The transformation happened slowly. Alone in the aisles, I realized that it was a wonderland of global fare. Photo: Getty/Courtesy of Brand I am a Walmart shopper. Here are the 10 things that are always on my list. Lamb Breast Stumbling across this hard-to-find cut was what started my Walmart obsession. I topped it with homemade blueberry-tarragon sauce for one of my favorite home-cooked meals ever....