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52 Healthy Meals in 12 Minutes or Less

Um, YUM. This smoothie is full of amazing flavors from blueberry, vanilla, coconut milk, and of course, cacao powder. You can whip this up in under five minutes, but if you’re especially lazy in the morning, just make at night to take on the go the next day. Say goodbye to boring toast. You can have salad for breakfast, too. This healthy breakfast is a little more of a healthy dessert, but we’ll let it slide. Take a trip to the tropics with this pineapple and coconut flavored breakfast. It doesn’t get much better (or easier!) This blogger has recipes for four different flavors of awesome instant oats: blueberry vanilla, chocolate banana, walnut and date, and strawberries and cream. Peanut butter toast might be a classic, but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring! These “wraps” are a creative and gluten-free way to hold your B.A.T. This vegan scramble is perfect for rushed mornings or lazy-night dinners. Leggo that Eggo! Pizza for breakfast? Omelets are a lazy cook’s best friend. Related:  Recipe collections

10 Healthier Beers (and How to Pick the Right One) Feeling guilty about knocking a few back? It might be time to stop the guilt! Moderate beer consumption has been shown to help protect against heart disease and lower the risk of hypertension. (Just remember, we're talking moderate consumption, not all-night err-night affairs.) [1] [2]. Many of beer’s benefits stem from natural antioxidants, called phenols, which are found in beer, wine, and many foods, such as brightly-colored fruits (think apples, oranges, and cranberries). Also Check Out: 60 Healthier Drinks For Boozing Of course, phenol content isn't the only factor to take into consideration when choosing a cold brew. Popping Bottles—The Ultimate Beer List 1. Type: LagerAlcohol Content: 3.8%Calories: 99Carbs: 9 grams 2. Type: AleAlcohol Content: 5%Calories: 160Carbs: 17 grams 3. Type: Lager Alcohol Content: 4.2%Calories: 145Carbs: 11 grams 4. Type: AleAlcohol Content: 4.5%Calories: 131Carbs: 12.1 grams 5. Type: StoutAlcohol Content: 4%Calories: 126Carbs: 10 grams 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

26 Foods You Should Learn To Cook In Your Twenties My little Fabric, Food and Creation The Best Superfoods, from A to Z Fruits, and veggies, and whole grains, oh my! Beyond the grocery store shelves lined with less-than-healthy processed foods in brightly-colored packaging, there are still hundreds of healthy options waiting to be picked up and put in your shopping cart. (Many come in vibrant natural packaging!) They span every food group, from fruits and veggies to grains, dairy, and healthy fats! Avocado If you’ve spent even a few minutes on Greatist, it’s no secret we’re huge fans of avocados. Beets Photo by Marissa Angell It’s hard to beat beets. Chia These little seeds may have gained fame as the base of the 90s chia pet craze, but they offer oh so much more as a superfood. Dates Dates are great for a few reasons. Eggs Eggs are one of the best superfoods because you get a good serving of protein in an inexpensive little package. Flax Besides their crazy-high fiber content, research suggests the omega-3s in these seeds can help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease . Grapes Hemp Kiwi Lemon

The 10 best picnic recipes | Weekend The easiest tartRoll out shop-bought puff pastry to the thickness of a pound coin and make one big tart or several smaller ones. Score a border on each piece of pastry about 1cm from the edge. Paint the border with beaten egg, then cook the pastry on baking paper in a preheated oven at 180C/gas 4 for 8-10 min until puffed up. Squash down the centre as this is where you will put your filling. Want to read more? Enter a few details to subscribe for just £1 a month for 3 months All articles now feature tags allowing you to explore related topics and articles Dismiss Food and drink

Carnets Parisiens 30 Sugar Substitutes for Any and Every Possible Situation The dreaded sweet tooth strikes again. Most of us know sugar isn’t the healthiest food item, but the risks go way beyond a sugar crash or a cavity . And artificial sweeteners can sometimes add even more calories to a meal. Instead of going cold (and sugarless) turkey, try some of these healthier sugar substitutions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.

Dr Ranj Singh's quick and healthy recipes to save money and lose weight Summer is just around the corner but, after the gluttony of Easter, how can we ditch those extra pounds and save on the weekly shop at the same time? Dr Ranj Singh’s healthy meal-planner for Sunday Mirror readers is the answer – making food prep easier and healthier than ever. All the recipes come in below the recommended maximum daily intake of 2,000 calories a day for women and 2,500 a day for men. And many of the meals cost less than £2 per portion. ITV doctor and former Strictly star Ranj, 39, says: “These meal plans will help you understand the calorific content of your food – which is the key to losing weight. “Many people think nothing of tucking into a bag of crisps with their sandwich at lunchtime, but these add-ons can have huge calorific consequences.” If you need to eat a little extra, while still keeping calories under the recommended amount, his book Save Money, Lose Weight – out this week – also contains healthy snacks. 325 calories per serving £0.35 per serving Serves 2 Method:

My Little Goûter 36 Healthy Snacks to Celebrate Fall There’s something eternally comforting about the taste of fall. Hot and spicy drinks in hand-warming mugs, decadent pumpkin pies, and crisp apple streusels all offer a level of comfort unmatched by foods from any other season. Most of the dishes that scream “fall” are enjoyed around a table, with family, after hours of meticulous work peeling apples, roasting pumpkin (or, you know, opening a can…), or rolling out pie crust. (Maybe that's why they're so comforting?) But let's get real — life's demands aren't always conducive to long, elaborate meals or slaving over the stove. Maple Photo: Kelli Dunn / The Corner Kitchen 1. 2. 3. Pumpkin Photo: Christal / Nutritionist in the Kitch 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Pear Photo: Aylin Erman / Glow Kitchen 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Cranberry Photo: Kelli Dunn 18. 19. 20. Winter Vegetables Photo by Kate Morin 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. Apple Photo by Jordan Shakeshaft 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. Have a favorite fall snack we missed?

Host a Gorgeous Garden Luncheon with This Summery Menu Cold Braised Leeks are dressed with a classic Sauce Victor, a refreshing combination of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Sauce Victor was the 1904 creation of chef Victor Hirtzler for the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco. Here, it is used as both a marinade and dressing. Braised vegetables, served cold, were classic side dishes on formal summer luncheon menus of the Gilded Age. Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 15 minutes Stand: 30 minutes Marinate: 2 hours Braised Leeks: Parchment paper 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 small to medium leeks, rinsed, trimmed, and halved lengthwise 4 cups chicken stock 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt One recipe Sauce Victor 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil Sea salt or fleur de sel Sauce Victor: For Cold Braised Leeks, in 12-inch high-sided skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Remove leeks from liquid; discard liquid.

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