Wondering what to do with leftover turkey? This pub-style sandwich should do the trick! Pulled Turkey Sandwiches with Pomegranate ColeslawReady in: 15 minutesMakes: 2 servingsTrim Down Tip: Slim down a hearty bakery-style roll by slicing an inch off each half.Ingredients1/4 cup unsalted tomato paste1/4 cup water2 tbsp cider vinegar1 tbsp pure maple syrup2 tsp curry...
This hearty breakfast provides seven grams of filling fiber that will take you to your next meal.Ingredients3/4 cup cooked quinoa1/2 pear, cubed1 oz light coconut milkDash cinnamonDash sea salt2 tsp vanilla extract1 packet Splenda (optional)1 oz walnut halves1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurtInstructionsMix quinoa and pear in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine coconut...
When it comes to recovery, protein is not the only gain in town.What comes to mind when you think of recovery nutrition? Likely it’s protein powder, and while we’re certainly not knocking the power of this training staple, there are tons of alternative products to consider when looking to enhance recovery. Here’s an expert-curated list of five supplemental powders and how they...
You've heard of functional training — now nutrition wants in on the deal. Here's the 411 on the latest practice in nutritional science.Finding the right diet for you and your goals is tough territory to navigate, and everyone has an opinion about which one is best (which they then promote as loudly as possible on social media). Truth is, there is no one-diet-fits-all plan, since every single...
What you consume after your workout is just as important as what you consume before and during your session.You work hard when you hit the gym, so naturally you want to maximize your efforts. To that end, you hydrate, sip your branched-chain amino acids and make sure to take your performance supplements. But what you...
These lighter Thanksgiving recipes are so darn tasty, even your pickiest family members won’t complain.Thanksgiving is a day when you’re practically encouraged to break out some elastic waistband pants, gorge yourself on high-calorie foods, and then lounge on the couch until it’s time to dig into leftovers. And while some embrace this as the perfect...
Jazz up your leftover chicken! Pears and a maple syrup dressing add a touch of sweetness to this salad.The Big Chicken Salad recipeTakes: 20 minutesMakes: 1 servingIngredientsSalad3 cups mesclun greens (a mix of spinach, arugula, Swiss chard and dandelion)1/2 cup roasted chicken, cubed1 medium pear,1 slice whole-grain bread1 tsp olive or canola oilDressing1 tsp olive...
Fear weight gain when the weather turns cold? Fear no longer. This time of year actually offers foods both low in calories and high in nutritional value.But you can satisfy your body’s need for warmth and bulk without expanding your waistline. After all, fall is harvest time and vegetables abound. Naturally low in calories, the...
Go beyond the basic hues in your produce picks. The more colorful your fruits and veggies are, the better.Eating colorful fruits and vegetables is good for you, but do you know why? Not only is each color the result of a different set of pigment-inducing compounds found in a particular food — for example, beta-carotene...
This easy-to-make complete meal is delicious and nutritious.Cheese-stuffed chickenReady in: 35 minutes Makes: 1 servingIngredientsNonstick cooking spray4 oz skinless chicken breast1 light Laughing Cow Swiss Cheese wedge1/4 cup low-fat, low-sodium cottage cheese1/3 cup diced tomato2 tbsp fresh rosemary2 tbsp oat bran1 cup chopped broccoli1 cup chopped cauliflower1 tbsp olive oil2 cloves garlic fresh, chopped1 4-oz sweet...