Recipes

Bursting with love for Brussels? Can’t stand the green little monsters? Love them or love to hate them, Brussels sprouts are packed with digestion-friendly fiber and vitamins A and K, which support eye health. Though they’re a Thanksgiving stand-by, these mini cabbages are in season from September through March and …

As much as we’ve cleaned up our diets and try to make healthy choices, we can’t help but hanker for a bag of Doritos or Twix bar from time to time. The temptation becomes stronger when we spot junk food at deli check-out lines or office vending machines. (Strategic placement, …

From Japanese gyoza to Polish pierogi, nearly ever culture on earth has its own version of the humble dumpling. But what constitutes a dumpling? It all comes down to how you define ‘em. Here, we’re talking any type of dough that’s stuffed with filling, then cooked. Depending on the part of …

Photos by Perry Santanachote Swap Halloween candy for a homemade, delicious dessert. These pumpkin cheesecake pops are seasonal and sure to please. And if you’re watching your waistline, you’ll be happy to know they clock in at only 90 calories and 5 grams of fat each! RELATED: 16 Healthy Pumpkin Recipes …

Popcorn is one of the easiest go-to snacks in the book. But recent controversy surrounding the best way to make this movie-going snack shouldn’t scare you off. Some research shows that microwave popcorn emits high amounts of ultrafine particles, which may cause health problems. The good news: You can skip …

Photo by Carmen Sturdy If you went apple picking or visited a pumpkin patch recently, chances are you’ve come across the delicious aroma of apple cider donuts. The warming spices and crunchy glaze make it the perfect fall treat. Unfortunately, the average treat is deep fried and loaded with sugar, …

Sometimes you just need some chocolate. When a craving for the gooey goodness kicks in, it’s definitely OK to indulge. That’s especially true when you’re digging into dishes like the ones below, which pack in other nutritious ingredients and cut back on sugar, preservatives and fat. Plus, chocolate itself provides …

Admit it: even your favorite foods can grow tiresome if you’re eating them on the reg. But the truth is that the best way to stay on track and resist unhealthy food cravings is to mix your meals up. So we’ve got another tasty but easy dish to add to …

Despite their tiny appearance, chia seeds are a nutritional powerhouse. They’re packed with omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, calcium, fiber and protein. Plus, these minuscule ingredients are simple to make into a pudding because they absorb up to 10 times their weight in water! Not only does this make chia seeds a great …

If you’ve resigned yourself to eating tubs of mashed potatoes, an entire pie and a week’s worth of turkey the past few days, don’t sweat it — it was Thanksgiving, after all. But now that you’ve had your fill of feasting, you’re probably looking to reset and get back on …