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A heart-healthy meal that everyone will enjoy Serving Size 1 chicken cutlet and about 1 tablespoon pesto mixture Servings 4 Prep Time 7 minutes Cook Time 6 minutes Nutrition Information Serving Size (Amount Per Serving) Measurement Calories 137 Fat 3.3 g Saturated Fat 0.9 g Monounsaturated fat 0.9 g Polyunsaturated fat 0.8 g Protein 23.4...

Plan ahead so you don’t leave smart eating to chance When you travel by air or car, it can be harder to stay your nutritional course, but this advice can help. Plan ahead: It’s so important to be prepared. Travel presents variables that are out of your control. Expect those surprises so you make smarter choices....

Find out what your food desires mean and discover ways to avoid an unhealthy binge. More times than not, we give into food cravings because it seems to be the only way to get them out of our heads. But like almost all body cues, a food craving can often mean more than just a...

Fuel Your Day With a Blend-and-eat Meal Prep Time 3 minutes Cook Time 0 minutes Servings 1 Ingredients 1 cup frozen blueberries 2 frozen bananas 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk 1/2 cup water 1/2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon protein powder, optional Directions Blend ingredients on high until smooth but not runny, approximately 30...

A Seasonal Meal That’s Filling, Yet Light Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 10 to 12 minutes Servings 4 Ingredients 1 teaspoon light olive oil 2 fennel bulbs, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces 4 to 5 cups mixed greens 1 cup alfalfa sprouts 1/4 cup raw almonds, chopped 3/4 small white onion, cut into rings 1-ounce...

Your Best Bets for Meals on the Go Despite your best efforts to feed your family and yourself mostly fresh, healthy food, sometimes the drive-thru wins. “That is okay, as long as those fast-food stops are left for when it is really necessary,” says Dana White, RD, a dietitian in Fairfield, Connecticut. To eat well...

Save time and cook this stew in your Crock-Pot. Prep Time 18 minutes Cook Time 2 hours Servings 9 Ingredients 1 (14.5-ounce) can low-salt beef broth 1 cup dry red wine 1 cup water 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon dried basil 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4...

A hearty dish that’s light on your waistline Prep Time 15 – 25 minutes Cook Time 20 – 25 minutes Servings 4 Ingredients 1 medium eggplant 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon dried basil 3 egg whites (about 1/3 cup), beaten 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1...

As we get older, our bodies undergo various changes. That means some of our eating habits need to change to stay healthy. According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), “As you grow older, your metabolism slows down, so you need fewer calories than you did before. Your body also needs more of certain nutrients....