23 High-Fiber, Heart-Healthy Lunches in 20 Minutes

Ali Redmond Make the most of your lunch break with these tasty lunches. Perhaps the best part? They take just 20 minutes or less to make! Photo:Ali Redmond But we prefer to keep things classic and simple with hummus, quinoa, avocado and loads of veggies! Pack these ahead to keep on hand for easy meal-prep lunches or dinners on busy nights. A bit of almond butter adds richness and filling protein....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 338 words · Linda Hanson

23 Ice Cold Drinks to Cool You Down on a Hot Summer Day

This easy-breezy sipper is easy to make for 2 people in minutes. Whipped Frozen Cantaloupe Creamsicle Got a lot of leftover cantaloupe? Watermelon Agua Fresca This refreshing drink is served by roadside vendors all over Mexico. Photo: Victor Protasio And this simple frozen lemonade treat comes together with just four ingredients and a blender. Leftover simple syrup will keep for up to 1 week in the refrigerator. Creamy Watermelon Smoothie This creamy vegan watermelon smoothie has a subtle coconut flavor thanks to coconut-milk yogurt....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · Sarah Mcguire

23 Low-Carb, High-Protein Sunday Dinners

Enjoy a healthy and delicious Sunday dinner with these low-carb recipes. These recipes have no more than 15 grams of carbohydrates per serving. Plus, each dinner is high in protein thanks to ingredients like chicken and salmon. Try recipes like Air-Fryer Salmon Cakes and Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers for a filling and flavorful dinner. A jar of sun-dried tomatoes does double duty for this healthy dinner recipe. Pair with a side of sauteed greens, such as kale, collards or spinach....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 283 words · Jaime Jackson

23 Low-Sodium Dinners for High Blood Pressure

These low-sodium dinners are delicious ways to stay satisfied until bedtime. And it’s ready in 30 minutes, making it the perfect healthy weeknight dinner. Serve with brown rice. Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey To the greens, add a multitude of chopped veggies, such as broccoli, cabbage and carrots. Finish with rich salmon for protein and a drizzle of creamy yogurt dressing to bring it all together. Pack these ahead to keep on hand for easy meal-prep lunches or dinners on busy nights....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Angela Brown

23 Make-Ahead Diabetes-Friendly Desserts

A little planning goes a long way with these delicious recipes! Thinly slicing the pears lets you roll up the tarts more neatly, giving you a bakery-worthy presentation. Chocolate-Coconut Thumbprints These double-chocolate thumbprints are filled with chocolate ganache and topped with toasted coconut. Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek Feel free to sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top to amp up the warm, cozy flavors....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Richard Gallagher

23 Mediterranean Diet Dinners in Three Steps or Less

These delicious dinner recipes align with the Mediterranean dietone of the healthiest eating patternsto follow. Meanwhile, the residual heat of the pasta wilts the spinach in record time for a fast weeknight dinner. You’ll find herbes de Provence, an aromatic spice blend, at most grocery stores. Photography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Greg Luna Veggistrone This vegetable-packed minestrone soup recipe is inspired by a popular Weight Watchers' vegetable soup recipe....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · Mrs. Jo Green MD

23 Mediterranean Diet Soups for Winter

Garlicky Cabbage Soup This garlicky cabbage soup is pure comfort in a bowl. Warm, hearty and nourishing, its rich with the aromatic flavor of garlic and tender-sweet cabbage. This version swaps out some of the onion for caramelized cabbage. Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley If you have it, the Parmesan cheese rind adds nuttiness and gives the broth some body. If you avoid cheese made with rennet, look for vegetarian Parmesan cheese, which is made without it....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Mrs. Dana Pena

23 Sunday Dinners That Start with Chicken Breasts

Put out plenty of toppings so everyone can add what they like. Melon balls are so adorable but making them leaves some fruit behindwhir up those leftovers into a smoothie. Buffalo Chicken & Cauliflower Casserole This creamy low-carb Buffalo chicken and cauliflower casserole is spicy and satisfying. Jason Donnelly Cauliflower and celery add a tender-crisp bite while a sprinkle of blue cheese on top adds a savory finish. Charring the veggies in a cast-iron skillet adds depth of flavor....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 249 words · Megan Kelley

23 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes You'll Want to Make Forever

Thanksgiving is all about enjoying good company and, of course, good food. These four- and five-star rated vegan Thanksgiving recipes will kindly any crowd. These recipes are healthy, delicious and will have your guests scraping their plate. Jacob Fox Piled into portobello mushroom caps, it creates a beautiful and filling plant-based main dishperfect for the holidays. This makes a satisfying side dish if you’re cooking for dairy-free or vegan diets....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Jeff Maynard

23 Vegetarian Heart-Healthy Dinners

to meet ourheart-healthy parameters, these recipes are made low in sodium and saturated fats. Serve it over brown rice or whole-wheat noodles to sop up any leftover sauce. Feel free to replace the sun-dried tomato pesto with basil pesto, offering a fresh twist on the dish. Photo:Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell Creamy avocado and warm tortillas complete the meal. The veggies alone make a great meal-prep recipe to have on hand....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Jason Moore

23-Day Low-Carb Low-Cholesterol Dinner Plan

These healthy and flavorful dinners will help you juggle your carb intake and cholesterol levels like a pro. Serve this sesame chicken with brown rice and sliced cucumbers, drizzled with sesame oil and rice vinegar. We chose flat-leaf parsley in this salad because it has a stronger herbal taste than its sometimes-bitter curly counterpart. Jacob Fox Baked tofu has a firm, toothsome texture that crisps well in a hot pan....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Miss Teresa Martinez

24 15-Minute Breakfasts You’ll Want to Make Forever

They all have four- and five-star ratings, so we know youll love these delicious recipes, too. Chia seeds add a healthy dose of fiber to keep you full and satisfied. Banana and peanut butter is a classic pairing that also provides healthy fats and a boost of protein. Photo:Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl For a no-added-sugar breakfast, be sure to use unsweetened shredded wheat cereal....

April 21, 2025 · 3 min · 516 words · Angela Murphy

24 Anti-Inflammatory Breakfasts with 5 Ingredients or Less

Each dish is the perfect combination of convenience, nutrition and delicious taste. Plus, these recipes featureanti-inflammatory foodslike whole grains, avocados, nuts, fatty fish and dark green vegetables. Incorporating these ingredients in your diet can help reducesymptoms of inflammationlike fatigue, joint pain and difficulty sleeping. Photo:Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Eggs and cheese help pack it with protein, while fresh dill boosts its flavor....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Cassandra Hernandez