This turkey meatball recipe is as healthy as it is tasty.Makes: 4 servingsHands-on time: 15 minutes | Total time: 20 minutesTo optimize the meatballs’ flavor, create a caramelized crust by first searing them in the skillet until golden brown on all sides. Ingredients1 lb extra-lean ground turkey breast2 large egg whites¼ cup whole-wheat bread crumbs¼...
Make the most of this iconic veggie with these recipes and preparation ideas.Even though it makes your pee smell funny, asparagus should headline every health-conscious woman’s grocery list. Asparagus is super high in key vitamins and minerals and low in calories (less than 30 calories per cup), earning it a top spot on the ANDI...
Learn how modifying your environment can distract you from temptations and overeating.If you’ve ever uttered the words, “I will not eat [insert yummy food you have deemed evil here] anymore,” then you’re no stranger to using the concept of willpower to modify your eating habits. Sure, you can stick to it for a few days,...
Enriched with egg whites, this simple dessert will satisfy your sweet tooth and quell hunger pangs.Time: 15 minutesMakes: 1 serving Ingredients1/2 cup low-fat milk1 cup long-grain brown rice cooked6 egg whites1/2 tsp vanilla extract1/8 tsp cinnamon1/8 tsp nutmeg1 tbsp blackstrap molasses1 tsp SucanatInstructionsBring milk and rice to a boil in a medium saucepan.Whisk egg whites...
These seven recipes allow you to enjoy a sweet holiday treat — without murdering your goals.So go on — have your cake, then have some more cake!The holiday season sneaks up fast, and before you know it, we’ve gone from fruity smoothies to pumpkin spice everything to green-and-red goodies galore. But don’t resign yourself to...
Heads-up, yogurt: There’s a (not-so) new protein-packed kid on the block.Proving everything old is new again, cottage cheese is experiencing a resurgence in popularity as people are once again realizing its nutritional virtues. Cottage cheese adds a protein punch to any meal, any time of day.Work this great white into your weekly meal planning with these five ideas and...
Fire up the grill and follow these guidelines for cooking salmon.Salmon consumption helps improve physique gains and improve heart health.Why hover over the stove when grilling offers the perfect opportunity to play with fire. Take your cooking outdoors to fire up a bounty of proteins that have sizzling flavor and the nutritive chops needed to...
For the weightlifting female athlete, there's another kind of iron that deserves the spotlight — besides your barbell.Iron deficiency is a common problem among female athletes, and nearly half of us may be anemic and not even know it. “A deficiency can occur from many factors, including loss of blood through menstruation, pregnancy, intense training and lack of dietary iron,”...
Curb your hunger, improve your blood sugar levels and lose weight with a 13,000-year-old fat-loss superfood.With cultivation in roughly 130 centuries and the fourth most commonly grown cereal grain today, barley is achieving the status of true superfood, all-too often a rank accorded to over-marketed, over-hyped, understudied foods fighting for supermarket shelf space. What It...
Get the 411 on the trendiest, most hashtagged foods and drinks. Are they worth the cost? Read on to find out.Scrolling through your social media feed might tempt you to run out and drop some serious cash on mushroom coffee or an acai bowl, but what among the food porn is just eye candy and what is...