Healthy Recipes

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The Checkup: How to Order Sushi Like a Nutrition Pro

• In my book, Friday evenings are for sushi delivery and binge-watching Law & Order: SVU. (Hey, a girl needs a minute to regroup after […]

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My Top Five: Genius Ways to Use Kale in the Summer

Kale is all the rage nowadays. And for good reason: It’s rich in fiber, iron, antioxidants, and it weighs in at a measly 33 calories […]

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Your Ultimate Guide to Grilling Fruit Like a Pro

Sure, you could throw burgers, fish, or hotdogs on the grill. But for a creative twist on summer grilling, try something sweeter: fruit. The smoky flavor from […]

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The Checkup: The Infographic Everyone Trying to Lose Belly Fat Needs to See

• If you’re trying to lose belly fat, bookmark this infographic that reminds you of what to eat (blueberries, tropical fruits and avocados are all […]

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What To Eat This Week: Think-Outside-The-Bun Veggie Burger Meals

For those of us who avoid meat all or some of the time, veggie burgers are a common alternative to carnivorous fare. I know I’ve […]

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24 Fruits and Vegetables You Should Be Eating This Summer

You’ve heard that eating locally and seasonally is healthier and more sustainable, but you certainly can’t eat that way unless you know what’s available locally […]

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Thirsty Thursday: The Pineapple and Pepper Margarita You Need to Make

Throughout the summer, we’ll be bringing you healthier cocktail recipes concocted by Philly craft bartender and the brain behind Spirit Forward, Dan Hamm. Enjoy! Thoughts […]

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Make: 10-Minute Oven-Roasted Fish with Browned Butter-Lime Sauce

A healthy home cook such as you is probably pretty comfortable cooking salmon. Your skills have been honed by practice because the notion of salmon […]

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The Checkup: This Is the Biggest Mistake You’re Making at Breakfast

• If you eat avocado toast for breakfast every morning, you’d think you were being healthy, right? But you need to throw some protein — […]

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What To Eat This Week: Quesadillas You Won’t Feel Bad About Eating

Whenever I hear the word “quesadilla” my mind automatically pictures a typical white-flour tortilla stuffed with chicken, cheese, and sometimes beans. And while that might sound […]

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Popsicles Reinvented: 15 Droolworthy (and Healthy!) Recipes to Try

Take a look at this weekend’s weather forecast, folks. It’s gonna be a hot one. Whether you love it or hate it, there’s no way around […]

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The Checkup: Delicious Fruit-Infused Water Recipes That Make Staying Hydrated Super Easy

• PSA: The high today is going to be 91 degrees. Yep, ninety-one degrees. So you’re going to need to hydrate. If you’re one of those […]

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The Checkup: The Super-Effective Ab-Toning Workout You Can Do Any Time, Anywhere

• This ab workout is planking meets yoga flow. To wit: It’s called the Plank Flow. Rather than just holding a plain ol’ plank for […]

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What To Eat This Week: Creative Quinoa Salads You’ve Never Tried Before

Getting tired of the same old quinoa salad recipe that you make week after week? Good news: We dug up five unique quinoa salad recipes that […]

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The Guilt-Free Guide to Satisfying Midnight Snack Cravings

We’ve all been there: It’s 1:30 a.m., you’re hanging out with your friends (or your three dogs) binge watching Orange is the New Black when […]