18 Five-Minute Snacks You'll Want to Make Forever

Pair our Greek Yogurt Tuna Salad with crackers or enjoy our Apple Donuts for an easy afternoon snack. Greek Yogurt Tuna Salad No mayo, no problem. This healthy tuna salad uses probiotic-rich strained yogurt as its creamy, tangy base. Jamie Vespa Give it a spin with chickpeas, cucumber and Kalamata olivesor add a little sweetness with sliced grapes. Spinach-Avocado Smoothie This healthy green smoothie gets super creamy from the frozen banana and avocado....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 240 words · Joseph Peterson

18 Grain Bowl Dinners Ready in 30 Minutes or Less

Grain bowls are the perfect way to to get a simple, delicious and nourishing meal on the table. These recipes are ready in 30 minutes or less, so getting dinner on the table is easy. Each bowl is packed with crunchy vegetables, hearty grains and a tasty protein. Ali Redmond Look for precooked lentils in the refrigerated section of the produce department. Cilantro-Lime Shrimp Bowl This cilantro-lime shrimp bowl has tons of flavor and texture....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 224 words · Jennifer Higgins

18 Healthy Muffin Recipes That Are Perfect for Back-to-School

High-Protein Peach Muffins These peach muffins feature one of summer’s finest fruits. A sprinkle of sugar adds a delightful crunch on top, while strained yogurt keeps the muffins moist inside. The oats soften while baking, making these muffins moist, tender and filling enough for breakfast. Photo:Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling The riper the bananas, the sweeter the muffins will be. Whole-wheat flour amps up the fiber in these healthy breakfast muffins....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Mark Smith

18 Healthy Shrimp Pasta Dinners You Can Make in 30 Minutes or Less

Keep dinner simple tonight with one of these easy pasta recipes. The tomatoes add some sweetness and color, while the cheese contributes nuttiness and richness. Just warm the yogurt (do not boil) and add some pasta-cooking water to thin it out. Jenny Huang Lemon and fresh basil brighten up the whole-wheat pasta and complement the shrimp in this quick dinner recipe. If you’ve got the option to’t find frozen artichoke hearts, sub in drained canned artichoke hearts....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 277 words · Lauren Aguilar

18 Healthy Vegetarian Dinners for Two

Go meatless with one of these tasty meals. They are so tasty no one will miss the meat or dairy. Enjoy for lunch or dinner. Photography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Kady Wohlfarth / Kay Clarke The extra dressing is delicious served with grilled vegetables. 3-Ingredient Chickpeas with Kale & Sun-Dried Tomatoes Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes pull double duty in this recipe. 3-Ingredient Teriyaki Edamame Saute Whip up this high-fiber, plant-based stir-fry for a quick and convenient dinner....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 269 words · Dr. Christina Waller

18 Healthy Vegetarian Dinners You Can Make with 5 Ingredients or Less

Limited ingredients keep these dinners simple to make and easy on your wallet. Use these to your advantage to cut down on dinnertime prep. Plus, this recipe requires just three ingredients, not including basics like salt, pepper and oil. Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D. This easy pasta recipe calls for just five ingredients but is loaded with fresh flavors. Substitute frozen asparagus (or green beans or peas) in a pinch. Toss them together with prepared basil pesto for a satisfying supper....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Anthony Russo

18 Healthy, Easy 20-Minute Dinners to Make in May

These flavorful dinners are perfect for the warming weather. Serve with brown rice and steamed green beans. Fill out the plate with a side of steamed green beans. Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower Look for whole-grain brown-rice pad thai noodles to add an additional 3 grams fiber to each serving. Add some shredded rotisserie chicken, grilled shrimp or crispy chickpeas to punch up the protein. Sea Bass with Citrus Salsa Dinner-party elegance in a 20-minute dish?...

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · David Wu

18 Heart Healthy Snacks to Help Reduce Inflammation

These healthy snack recipes are nutritious and filling ways to stay energized. Each of these snacks meets our heart-healthy nutrition parameters by beinglow in saturated fat and sodium-conscious. Want to take it up a notch? Photo: Ali Redmond Top with a poached or fried egg. Lemon-Parm Popcorn Perk up your popcorn with a bit of lemon pepper and Parmesan cheese. If making this as a to-go snack, keep the cereal separate and top just before eating....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 230 words · Christopher Green

18 Heart-Healthy Dinner Recipes to Meal-Prep This Week

These dishes are alsolower in saturated fat and sodiumto meet our heart-healthy parameters. Pack these ahead to keep on hand for easy meal-prep lunches or dinners on busy nights. You’d never guess that within this comforting casserole hides a layer of thinly sliced eggplant. Photo:Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey The thin slices become tender when roasted and add a subtle savory note. Meal-Prep Curried Chicken Bowls Curry doesn’t have to take hours to prepare....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 241 words · Alyssa Sloan

18 Heart-Healthy Recipes with 400 Calories or Less

Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, these heart-healthy recipes are a great meal option. And as a bonus, each serving of these recipes has 400 calories or less. An easy avocado mash adds creaminess to cool off the spicy kick. Jen Causey Reheat in the microwave for about 40 seconds. But when you flip it, the fish skin captures the juices as it finishes cooking for extra-flavorful results. Serve with chimichurri sauce (see Associated Recipe)....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Teresa Smith

18 High-Protein Casseroles for Better Heart Health

These delicious dishes arelow in sodium and saturated fatto help support a healthy heart. Theyre also high in protein with at least 15 grams per serving to make them extra satisfying. Its ideal for making use of any leftover chicken and rice you have on hand. Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower A hot pepper in the topping adds a bit of heat, but opt for sweet if you prefer....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 267 words · Rhonda Ramirez

18 High-Protein Dinners for Better Brain Health

Looking for dinner ideas to helpimprove your brain health? These recipes are great options to add to your menu! They are alsohigh in protein, with at least 15 grams per serving. Photo: Photographer / Jacob Fox, Food styling / Sue Mitchell, Food Styling / Kelsey Bulat A dollop of sour cream zhuzhed up with beet and lime adds even more flavor. Look for precooked beets in the produce department of your grocery store....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Alexis Hall

18 High-Protein Lunch Recipes to Support Heart Health

Plus, each dish is also madelow in sodium and saturated fatto align with an overallheart-healthy eating pattern. Loading it with vegetables and using quinoa in place of rice adds nutrition for a healthier dinner. To keep the ingredients from getting soggy, dress this salad and top it with peanuts just before serving. Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RD For a delicious vegan option, swap in roasted tofu for the chicken breast (see Associated Recipes)....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 338 words · Manuel Meyers