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With Thanksgiving right around the corner, now is the perfect time to enjoy some healthier variations on your favorite holiday recipes. We’ve updated the classics to give you a wide range of wonderful options that, because of the way they’re made, are not only more healthful, but also more delicious than the recipes you may have grown up with.
Harvest-time and Halloween have gone hand-in-hand since the earliest pagan celebrations of the holiday, and when you’re trying to make Halloween less about the candy factor, returning to a harvest celebration with a spooky twist can be a great approach. Here are a few amazing recipes that take advantage of the season’s bounty…with a few spooky ideas thrown in for good measure.
Cooking at home is better for our health and our waistlines, but let’s face it: if a meal isn’t easy, it’s just not going to get made as planned in the midst of a hectic week. We’ve pulled together a cozy selection of hearty fall meals that work well for life-simplifying approaches like make-ahead meals and slow cooking.
Packing lunches day after day can become a drag if you don’t have a strong rotation of flavorful and varied lunch options to work with. These recipes are definitely not the turkey-on-wheat or pb&j you grew up with. Expose your kids to a wider range of awesome flavors, keep their energy running high with whole grains and use lunch as an opportunity to keep them in good nutrition with full servings of fruit and veggies.
Cooking in a hot kitchen and eating heavy foods are not much fun during the warm and humid peak of summer. Keep your self fed nutritiously and hydrated responsibly with this set of crispy salads and creamy smoothies. You’ll stay cool and feel great about your choices.
Love seafood? Try these healthier variations on classic seafood dishes. You’ll love the flavor, and your body will love the nutrition.
Steak, hamburgers and chicken–meat is one of our favorite national pleasures during grilling season. Meat is only recommended in moderation, but it does have health benefits, especially if you choose the right lean cuts and pair them with whole grains and plenty of vegetables. These recipes will help you keep your summer on the right nutritional track without sacrificing flavor.
We wouldn’t ask you to give up meat, but eating more fruits and vegetables is most definitely good for your health. One way to get more veggies into your day is to shift your meal focus to make vegetables the main course. Not sure how to bring them to center stage? These recipes all offer a wonderful array of flavors and textures that will make even the most veggie-snubbing member of your family willing to give them a try.