A week of quick and delicious dinners full of ingredients that help reduce inflammation during the holiday season.

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This week of quick-to-prep flavorful dinners makes it easy to get my fill of these nutrients, deliciously.

Sheet-Pan Lemon-Pepper Chicken

Sara Haas

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Sunday’sSheet-Pan Lemon-Pepper Chickenis a lemon-lover’s dream dinner.

Rosemary, thyme, pepper and garlic also add lots of flavor, as well as anti-inflammatory benefits.

Research shows that eating herbs and spices regularly can helpquell inflammationand may prevent certain types of cancer.

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Sara Haas

TheQuick Shrimp Puttanescais another easy dinner ready in 15 minutes total.

It’s perfect for a Thursday night when my husband and I are always tempted to order out.

Something Sweet

Having a breakfast option handy is always a relief for busy mornings and snack time.

Breakfast Strawberry & Cream Cheese Oatmeal Cakes

Sara Haas

And nothing pairs better with my cup of coffee than someBreakfast Strawberry & Cream Cheese Oatmeal Cakes.

These oatmeal cakes are delicious and easy to makeonly requiring 15 minutes of prep time.

In fact, I might make a double batch since I can freeze them for up to three months.

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New research suggests that high blood pressure may be to blame.

Astudy publishedin the journalGeneral Psychiatrysuggests that high blood pressurea common condition among U.S. adultscan lead to increased anxious feelings.

This finding is just another motivator to work at maintaining healthy blood pressure levels.

Regular exercise, quitting smoking and eating a lower-sodium diet are ways to keep your blood pressure in check.

(See our collection ofHealthy Recipes for Blood Pressure).

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