If you’re more of a savory person than sweet when it comes to the most important meal of the day, we hardly need to tell you how clutch a breakfast burrito can be. But if Tex Mex in the a.m. sounds bizarre to you, hear us out. Breakfast burritos are …
Read More »Lemon-Blueberry Baked French Toast Recipe
Photo by Carmen Sturdy We took French toast and made it easier, healthier and more flavorful than the traditional pan-fried version. First, you’ll break up gluten-free bread into chunks and soak them in a lemony egg mixture until moist and full of flavor. Then, you’ll add in the blueberries and …
Read More »13 High-Protein Breakfasts to Start Your Day Strong
Three words for you: Stop. Skipping. Breakfast. And stop skimping on it, too. Several studies, including one published in the journal Obesity, have found that you not only eat less later in the day when you eat a filling a.m. meal, but you also eat healthier items. What’s more: You …
Read More »Got a Vitamin D Deficiency? Dig Into These Recipes
You already know that getting enough calcium is a big deal for having healthy bones and teeth. But what you may not realize is that in order to absorb calcium, you need vitamin D (that’s why you see milk fortified with vitamin D). The benefits of vitamin D go beyond …
Read More »5 Deliciously Soothing Ways to Cook with Lavender
A vase of fresh lavender can do more than just brighten up a room or make you smile. The pastel-colored purple flower is known for its soothing floral aroma. In fact, studies show that lavender essential oil can help relieve stress and anxiety, especially when paired with other forms of …
Read More »11 5-Minute Breakfast Recipes for Your Busiest Mornings
Let’s talk about breakfast. You’ve heard it before: The first meal of the day is the most important. The reason it’s so vital to start smart in the a.m. shouldn’t come as a shock — your body needs energy to kick-start your day. Some people turn to major meal prepping, …
Read More »8 Nutribullet Recipes to Whip Up Quick, Healthy Meals
Once relegated to the back of a kitchen cabinet, the blender is having a renaissance in a big way. The smoothie trend has helped, sure, but one main reason for the rebirth of the appliance: the shift toward bitty blenders. Because they require much less muscle to maneuver — not …
Read More »8 DIY Wellness Shots to Kick-Start Your Mornings
If you’re pinched for time in the morning (and who isn’t), you can forget about whipping up an elaborate breakfast before dashing out the door. But your saving grace can come in a very tiny glass. Like fancy juices, health-boosting power shots deliver a quick dose of antioxidants, vitamins and …
Read More »8 Wellness Shots to Kick-Start Your Mornings
If you’re pinched for time in the morning (and who isn’t), you can forget about whipping up an elaborate breakfast before dashing out the door. But your saving grace can come in a very tiny glass. Like fancy juices, health-boosting power shots deliver a quick dose of antioxidants, vitamins and …
Read More »Healthy Low Carb and Gluten Free Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels
Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels… made healthy? And gluten free? And LOW CARB?!? Hell yes! These pretzels have the perfect texture — they’re soft, they’re fluffy, they’re bready… they’re seriously delightful. This is the closest gluten free bread can get to the classic breads made with wheat flour. One bite and you’ll have a hard …
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