Healthy Recipes

One of our favorite foods among the Cooking Light staff is sweet potatoes.

One of our favorite foods among the Cooking Light staff is sweet potatoes. Healthy and bright thanks to the high dose of vitamins they contain, sweet potatoes are a go-to instead of their starchy white cousins. Sweet potatoes so incredibly easy to prep ahead, just wrap in foil and bake, that you can almost set them up and forget about them. These healthy recipes for sweet potatoes have everything from mashed to baked to spiralized versions. Those who prefer vegetarian or vegan meals can also rejoice, because there are plenty of recipes for them too.

Quick and easy gluten-free dinner recipes also happen to be incredibly deli.

Quick and easy gluten-free dinner recipes also happen to be incredibly delicious. Try one of these mouthwatering gluten-free recipes for dinner, or make ahead for lunches during your busy week. Each recipe relies on protein, vegetables, and grains that all are gluten-free, but even if you don't have a gluten sensitivity or diagnosed issue, this recipe collection is a great source for tasty, comforting recipes you can make for the whole family. Be sure to read labels carefully; sometimes gluten hides in unexpected places.

You only need one dish to make a game-changing dinner—minimum cleanup, maxi.

You only need one dish to make a game-changing dinner—minimum cleanup, maximum flavor. We combine some of the best dinner flavors—creamy pasta, bright pesto, tangy sauces—for easy dinners that require less fuss and fewer dishes. Many one-pot pasta dinners cook the pasta inside the sauces; these recipes are designed for that easy cooking technique. You don't have to pre-cook your pasta. The noodles turn tender and toothsome in the sauce, and it's one less pan for you to have to wash.

There are so many ways to sneak in extra protein during the most important.

There are so many ways to sneak in extra protein during the most important meal of the day, and we're not just relying on eggs. From yogurt to vegetables to milk, breakfast is a meal that is waiting to be filled with wholesome goodness. Protein is great to consume in the morning as the body will break down the nutrient-dense food throughout the day. Get your day started right with these protein-packed breakfast that will keep you energized all day long.

Carb-heavy foods such as mashed potatoes and rolls tend to be part of holid.

Carb-heavy foods such as mashed potatoes and rolls tend to be part of holiday celebrations. These foods are also typically packed with sugar and sodium, but there are plenty of healthy dishes brimming with seasonal flavor that the whole family can enjoy. Here are simple swaps that can help you maintain a healthy diet and a healthy blood sugar number in a carb-crazy season. Round out your meal with our collection of low-sugar and low-fat Diabetic Side Dishes.

The paleo diet, also known as the caveman diet, is one based off ancient ea.

The paleo diet, also known as the caveman diet, is one based off ancient eating practices. The diet avoids foods that our early, early ancestors wouldn’t have been able to cook, like beans and grains, or foods that might have been unavailable, like milk or sugar. These easy dinners follow those guidelines, and feature hearty cuts of meat along with a focus on fresh vegetables and fruit. Everything from salads to soups to skillet dinners are made paleo diet friendly in this collection of weeknight dinners.

From slow-cooked pull-apart pork for tacos to perfectly seasoned stews, cle.

From slow-cooked pull-apart pork for tacos to perfectly seasoned stews, clean eating slow cooker recipes are the perfect solution for a busy weeknight dinner. Many slow cooker ingredients rely on heavily processed ingredients, like cream of mushroom soup to create silky sauces, but those convenience products are loaded with sodium, fat, and mystery ingredients. However, these clean eating slow cooker recipes are loaded with fresh ingredients, lean proteins, and whole grains. Just choose a recipe, add it to your slow cooker, and press start. Dinner will be ready with just a touch of a button. Skip high-calorie slow cooker dinners with this list of clean eating recipes that transform real ingredients to ready-to-eat dinners.

Plant-Based Eating

Although vegetarian dishes are sometimes associated with complicated ingred.

Although vegetarian dishes are sometimes associated with complicated ingredients and techniques, these simple recipes are here to show otherwise. Totally veggie-friendly, and flavor packed, these easy recipes will satisfy everyone in the family, whether vegetarian or not. If you're looking for an easy-pack lunch then look no further than Spinach, Hummus, and Bell Pepper Wraps or Greek Spaghetti Squash Toss. If you're looking for a dinner to please everyone at the table, choose from our favorites like Nutty Fried Rice or Hearty Tortellini Soup. With this amount of variety, there's no chance of being bored.

When cooking more than one meal to please everyone just isn’t an option, tr.

When cooking more than one meal to please everyone just isn’t an option, try one of these vegetarian-friendly main dishes that stands alone, or can be complemented with a grilled protein.

Experts link plant-forward diets to a lower risk of obesity, type 2 diabete.

Experts link plant-forward diets to a lower risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's, heart disease, as well as certain types of cancer. Consuming more plant-based foods increases your intake of vitamins A, C, and E, folate, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, which may be why the diet is believed to contribute to longer life spans in the Mediterranean and Asia. No matter why you want to embrace more meatless meals, these innovative recipes will convince you to incorporate more nutrient-dense plant-based alternatives more often.

Quickly taking the plant-based world by storm, jackfruit is now a common in.

Quickly taking the plant-based world by storm, jackfruit is now a common ingredient in many vegetarian and vegan dishes. Native to southeast Asia, the large spiky fruit has an easy-to-shred texture that mimics foods like shredded chicken or pork. Perfect for Tex-Mex dishes like BBQ Nachos or Jackfruit Taquitos, the low-calorie fruit is also at home in comforting dishes like Potpie or Vegan 'Chicken' Noodle Soup. Be sure to buy canned jackfruit in brine, as jackfruit that's packed in syrup will give the wrong taste and texture for these recipes. It's available for purchase in Asian markets and some health food stores.

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