If you’re looking to slim down,fiber is a key nutrientto add to your diet.

Fiber helps you feel fuller for longer periods of time.

Pitaya Smoothie Bowls

These gorgeous smoothie bowls make a healthy breakfast, snack or light dessert.

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They get their vibrant color from pitaya, aka dragon fruit.

Blend them up when you need a special treat that’s good for you and good-looking!

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Chili

Sweet potatoes pair wonderfully with this simple chili recipe.

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Add one more chipotle pepper if you want to spice up this healthy sweet potato recipe.

Mix it up by trying it with canned chickpeas or black beans.

Serve with a salad for a healthy dinner that’s easy to prep too.

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Mango Raspberry Smoothie

A squeeze of lemon juice adds bright flavor to this frozen fruit smoothie.

Serve with warm whole-wheat pita for scooping up extra hummus at the bottom of the bowl.

Harissa gives the creamy sauce a little kick.

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Polenta Cakes with Poached Eggs & Avocado

Precooked polenta makes this savory healthy breakfast a breeze.

The easy roasted veggies are based on a popular recipe from our sister magazine (see Associated Recipes).

you’re free to also sub in an 8-ounce microwaveable quinoa pouch to minimize cooking.

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Pile on your favorite toppings or skip the bun and serve with a big salad.

Forbidden rice helps add more color and nutrition to this tangy dish.

The accompanying slaw swaps out mayo for healthier avocado.

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Avocado Pancakes

These tasty and attractive avocado pancakes are both vegan and gluten-free.

But feel free to omit it; the pancakes taste just as good without it.

Top stacks with your favorite berries for a healthy breakfast that’ll brighten your day.

Stuffed Eggplant with Couscous & Almonds

Tossing it all with mint, feta and red onion gives it a Middle Eastern flair.

Heading out for a picnic?

Double or triple the recipe to make enough for four or six guests.

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Make this a vegan tortilla soup by using vegetable broth and omitting the queso fresco topping.

To cut down on prep time, look for precut cauliflower in the produce department.

Skillet Chili Mac

Poblanos add a kick of heat to this chili mac recipe.

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Creamy avocado mayo and crisp cabbage slaw provide additional layers of flavor and texture.

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vegan shepherd’s pie

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