Refer to these easy dinners to start your year with a flavor-packed punch. Plus, it all comes together in just 30 minutes or less. Crushed red pepper brings on the heat. Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Swap out the chicken broth for vegetable broth to make this quick spicy ramen vegetarian. Add apple-chicken sausage, tender greens and lots of caramelized onions. Buy prewashed chopped kale to cut down on prep time....

These snacks are the perfect option for on-the-go moments. These sweet and savory snacks will keep you energized throughout the day. Recipes like Chocolate-Caramel Energy Bars and Air-Fryer Crispy Chickpeas are healthy, delicious and great for any afternoon craving. Photo: Brie Passano Dilly Pickled Snap Peas A pickling brine gives these fresh peas a bracing pucker. Serve in place of pickles on a sandwich or as an addition to a cheese board....

Eating healthy doesn’t have to be bland or boring. And to keep these low-calorie meals filling, we pair protein with plenty of fiber-rich vegetables for staying power. Recipes like our Salmon Caesar Salad and Caprese Turkey Burgers are healthy, nutritious and bold in flavor. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margret Monroe Dickey It’s also delightful alongside a roast chicken or pork loin. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or alongside roasted veggies....

These low-carb snack recipes are the perfect late morning or afternoon pick-me-ups. These are two-bite muffins with a dense and gooey texture. This colorful snack or healthy dessert is perfect for kids and adults alike. Jason Donnelly Use full-fat yogurt to ensure the creamiest bark possible. Serve with crudites and pita. Dried apricots and honey hold together the coconut and oats, while ginger and tahini deepen the sweet flavors. Jason Donnelly...

If your peppers are mild and you like heat, opt for spicy pico de gallo. Serve the duo for a comforting and easy weeknight dinner for the family. The soup keeps well in the fridge, so save leftovers for lunch or dinner later in the week. Photographer/Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist/Kay Clarke, Food Stylist/Emily Nabors Hall Kale & Lentil Stew with Mashed Potatoes Fire-roasted tomatoes add a slightly smoky flavor to red lentils....

This month, enjoy these meatless mains that are packed with protein. Beans not only boost protein, but also add creaminess to the farro mixture. Chimichurri sauce brightens the dish. Photo: Photographer / Jacob Fox, Food styling / Sue Mitchell, Food Styling / Kelsey Bulat A dollop of sour cream zhuzhed up with beet and lime adds even more flavor. Look for precooked beets in the produce department of your grocery store....

These heart-healthy meals make lowering your cholesterol a delicious ambition. The shrimp and veggies are cooked in the same skillet, so cleanup is a snap too. Enjoy it with a warm baguette or steamed rice. Photo: Greg DuPree And while some recipes call for red wine, this recipe sticks with Hazan’s white wine selection. Feel free to swap in any vegetables or cook up another whole grain, such as brown rice....

Taco night wouldn’t be the same without crispy, crunchy taco shells. But the store-bought versions have more calories, fat and sodium than I’d like. They’re not hard to make, but I’ve got a few tips and tricks to share. For a healthier version, make your own in the oven. Flour tortillas aren’t quite hefty enough for this recipe, so verify you’re using corn tortillas. Lay the tortillas on a clean work surface and coat both sides with cooking spray....

Worried about high blood pressure? Try adding these heart-healthy drinks to your diet. Combined with regular exercise and a smart eating plan, they can help prevent and control hypertension. Getty Images But what about foods you gotta eatmoreof? Of course, what you choose to drink matters, too. Here are three refreshing beverages backed by science to help lower blood pressureplus one to avoid. Getty Images Low-Fat or Nonfat Milk Pictured Recipe:Peanut Butter & Chocolate Banana Smoothie...

You might already be doing them! But is there some way to actually slow agingfrom the inside out? In short, the answer is yes. Photo:Dianne Gralnick / Getty Images While how quickly we age is partly determined by our genetics, lifestyle plays a large role, too. How Was This Study Conducted? Participants had blood work done at baseline and annually throughout the three-year trial. Researchers used data and DNAm samples from the DO-HEALTH trial for this newer study....

People of the world, spice up your life! Turns out, dialing up the spices in your food can also help keep your BP in check. Still, the limited sample size can inspire future research on this fairly new scientific interest area. They then wore blood pressure monitors for the following 24 hours. They followed their diet for 4 weeks, took a 2-week break, then tried another spice level diet. At the end of each 4-week span, they completed follow-up assessments....

Composting isn’t just good for the environment, it can also help your garden thrive! How to Compost Composting at home doesn’t have to be complicated. Adding water and keeping your compost pile moist are essential to helping the organic matter break down. By composting wasted food and other organic materials, it’s possible for you to help reduce methane emissions. Humus is basically gold for plants, since it increases soil health and fertility by replacing lost nutrients....

Getting a healthy amount of iron in your diet isn’t only about what you eat. Your cookware counts too. TheAmerican Society of Hematologynotes that about 3 million Americans have this condition. Photo: Getty Images / Cavan Images If you are concerned about your iron levels, talk to your doctor. They can order a blood test to check your iron levels to see if you have anemia. This durable cookware may also effectively raise the iron levels for those diagnosed withiron-deficiency anemia, particularlychildren....