Quinoa is often called a “superfood,” but you can think of it as a hard-working everyday staple for your healthy recipes. Quinoa (say it “keen-wah”) is considered a whole grain, although it’s technically a seed. Like other SmartCarbs, it’s high in fiber and low in calories. According to Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, a half-cup serving also fuels you up with four grams of protein—in fact, it’s one of the few plant foods that’s a “complete” protein, including … Continue reading “24 Simple and Easy Quinoa Recipes”
Feeling Stressed? 9 Foods That Make You Happy
Posted on Categories asparagus, beets, boost mood, chocolate, dark chocolate, diet, Diet & Nutrition, diet advice, diet tips, eggs, feeling stressed, find time to lose weight, fish, food, happy food, happy foods, healthy food, healthy lifestyle, Healthy Living, healthy recipes, lose weight, meal ideas, Nutrisystem, nutrisystem diet, Nutrisystem food, nutrisystem plan, nutrition, recipe ideas, recipes, SAD, snacks, stressed, top articles, veggies, weight loss, yogurtThere are just some foods that make us happy. Whether we love their taste or because they remind of us of good times, it’s no secret that food can bring comfort. However, those comfort foods are oftentimes unhealthy snacks and sweets that crush your weight loss goals. They give us a quick blip of joy that’s gone moments after we’re done eating. When you’re feeling stressed, you need foods with powerful nutrients that lift your mood and energize your day. … Continue reading “Feeling Stressed? 9 Foods That Make You Happy”
It’s National Pancake Day! 11 Healthy Pancake Recipes You’ll Skip “Snooze” For
Posted on Categories 3-ingredient, banana pancakes, breakfast, Diet & Nutrition, easy recipe, fast, food option, health, healthy pancakes recipes, healthy recipe, lemon poppyseed pancakes, morning, nutrition, nutritious, pancake, pancakes recipes, recipes you'll skip snooze for, simple breakfast, sweet potato pancakes, top article, top articles, VideoWho says pancakes have to be off limits when you’re trying to lose weight? Fluffy, sweet and warm pancakes topped with maple syrup are a menu item that might seem like a no no for those trying to lose weight. But we have great news for fans of this classic comfort food: You don’t have to swear off pancakes! You just have to find healthy pancake recipes, make smart ingredient swaps and be mindful of your portions. Many traditional flapjack … Continue reading “It’s National Pancake Day! 11 Healthy Pancake Recipes You’ll Skip “Snooze” For”







