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These Dinner Recipes Bring Out the Best of Fall Vegetables
While you can't go wrong with butternut or acorn squash in a fall dinner recipe, using kabocha squash as boats for a delicious mix...
By: Laura Rege | December 18, 2020 | Shape
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8 Easy Enchilada Recipes When You Need a Break from Tacos
Looking for some healthy flavorful dinner inspiration? These easy enchilada recipes are not just filling and delicious but can als...
By: Jessica Cording, CDN, MS, RD | December 18, 2020 | Shape
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5 Dessert Recipes That Won’t Destroy Your Diet
How do you satisfy your sweet tooth when you’re trying to eat healthy? Try your hand at creating your own treats — with ingr...
By: Digestive Health Team | December 20, 2018 | Cleveland Clinic
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Chia Pudding Recipes
If you haven’t tried chia seed pudding yet, you’re in for a real (and very healthy) treat. There are so many reasons to love chia,...
By: Staff | March 31, 2021 | Cleveland Clinicf
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Best Recipes to Reheat
We all want to enjoy a delicious dinner every night, but who has time to cook all those fabulous meals? And if you work from home,...
By: Lauren Salkeld | January 20, 2021 | EatingWell
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Healthy Holiday Cookie Recipes
‘Tis the season for holiday baking! Here are two delicious – and healthy – recipes you can make to share with others and enjoy yo...
By Staff | November 21, 2017 | Real Appeal
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Heart-Healthy Banana Mousse
For a creamy dessert your guests will love - try our heart-healthy banana mousse. The bananas are a rich source of potassium, the ...
By: Staff | January 27, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Orange Vanilla Smoothie Recipe
This delicious smoothie will remind you of a creamsicle. Add a frozen banana for a creamier texture or your favorite greens for a ...
By Staff | May 09, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Hot Chocolate
Hot chocolate is a great way to satisfy a sweet craving while also keeping warm and cozy during the winter months. Here’s a health...
By Staff | February 07, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Chocolate Popcorn
A healthy and delicious movie night snack? Talk about a plot twist! All you need is five minutes and you're ready to push play. P...
By Staff | March 02, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Apple Cheddar Pockets
July is National Picnic Month, and it’s the perfect opportunity to spend time outdoors while enjoying a healthy meal with family,...
By Staff | July 06, 2017 | Real Appeal
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Rolled-Oats Quick Granola
This quick, healthy granola recipe is a great way to start your day. Add your favorite berries, Greek or regular low-fat yogurt an...
By Staff | February 23, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Breakfast Pudding
This gets even better after it sits for several hours, so if you prefer, make it the night before, cover and refrigerate it for a ...
By Staff | May 31, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Pineapple, Orange and Yogurt Smoothie
Using yogurt as dairy instead of milk in your smoothies makes them rich and thick! The sweetness of pineapple, orange and honey pa...
By Staff | June 14, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Yogurt Blueberry Ice Pops
The combination of tangy yogurt and blueberries makes for a refreshing & chilly treat. Let these sit out for a few minutes before ...
By Staff | June 08, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Turkey Salad Wrap
This wrap is not only easy to make, it’s also perfect to take with you and eat on the go. Prep Time: 5 Minutes Total Time:...
By Staff | May 23, 2018 | Real Appeal
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How to Make Mason Jar Salads
Need a lightning-quick lunch idea? Fill up a few mason jars with your favorite healthy salad ingredients and dressing, seal with t...
By Staff | August 22, 2017 | Real Appeal
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Peanut Butter and Chocolate Shake
One way to successfully lose weight is to find healthier versions of the foods and snacks that still satisfy cravings. This frot...
By Staff | September 11, 2017 | Real Appeal
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Buttermilk Pancakes
Rise and shine! You won't have any trouble getting out of bed when these pancakes are on the table. Prep Time: 5 Minutes Total...
By Staff | April 05, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Chicken Summer Salad
Add ½ cup of cooked whole grains for a more filling meal. Also, swap in your favorite seasonal veggies to keep things fresh! ...
By Staff | April 27, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Ground Beef Soft Tacos
Looking to switch up your usual tacos? Use ground turkey, chicken or crumbled tofu instead of ground beef. Prep Time: 5 Minutes...
By Staff | April 06, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Crustless Spinach Quiche
This quiche is sure to be the talk of your brunch table - even with the non-veggie lovers out there! Prep Time: 10 Minutes Total...
By Staff | March 26, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Turkey Sloppy Joes
This healthier re-do of an all-American classic is perfect for an upcoming family dinner. If there’s leftovers, they’re great to f...
By Staff | May 04, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Quick Chicken Noodle Soup
This easy chicken noodle soup recipe is a great no-stress weeknight dinner or make-and-freeze meal. Once you’ve got this down, pla...
By Staff | September 12, 2017 | Real Appeal
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Mango-Strawberry Sweetheart Smoothie
We all can use more energy, and a fruit smoothie is a delicious way to power up your day. Here, find six fruity, healthy options. ...
By: Staff | December 16, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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Herb-Crusted Salmon
This herb-crusted salmon recipe is packed with protein (& flavor) and is perfect for any night of the week - especially a fish Fri...
By Staff | March 02, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie
We believe that comfort food can be both healthy and delicious - and this Irish classic is the perfect example. You can even mix i...
By Staff | March 16, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Baked Pasta with Chicken and Broccoli
This dish is perfect for your next family dinner. It also re-heats great for next day healthier lunch leftovers. Prep Time: 1...
By Staff | April 16, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Turkey Lasagna
This recipe is not only delicious but can be an easy to make weeknight dinner if you use no boil noodles! Turkey Lasagna ...
By Staff | November 08, 2017 | Real Appeal
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Turkey Burger
Just in time for summer cookouts! For a learner recipe that still delivers on the great flavor of a traditional burger recipe,...
By Staff | July 09, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Healthy Game Day Snacks
As game day celebrations ramp up, so can the desire to overindulge at the party food table. Here are three snacks that can help yo...
By Staff | September 07, 2017 | Real Appeal
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Easy Banana Bread
This egg- and dairy-free banana bread also has 6 grams of fiber per slice, what's not to loaf, err, love?! Fact: Banana bread is ...
By: Jessica Cording, MS, CDN, RD | December 18, 2020 | Shape
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Kale Salad With Garlic Confit Vinaigrette
When Chef Dan Kluger touts an ingredient as a game changer, I listen. I've admired his culinary talent for years and have been esp...
By: Ellie Krieger | May 24, 2021 | The Washington Post
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Ultra Shake
Looking for an ultra nutritious shake? Consider this your new go-to. It provides all of the essential protein, omega-3 fatty acids...
By: Mark Hyman, MD | April 07, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Meatless Beet Burgers
Using beets in these meatless burgers gives them a red-meat look without the beef. They also have a chewy texture due to the quino...
By: Staff | January 08, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Strawberry-Almond-Coconut Smoothie
This is a favorite breakfast or post-workout smoothie. It’s filled with healthy fats from chia seeds and almond butter, and featur...
By: Mark Hyman, MD | June 25, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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8-Layer Mexican Fiesta Dip
This eight-layer Mexican fiesta dip is truly a party in your mouth. It’s healthy, big on ingredients and flavor and so easy to mak...
By: Digestive Health Team | June 22, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Loaded, Flavorful Vegetable Rice
Leafy greens, mushrooms, peppers and squash pack this tasty brown rice dish with fiber and nutrients. It’s flavored with sambal, a...
By: Staff | December 30, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese
Want to include mac and cheese at your next party, but want to make it a little fancier (and a little healthier?) Try incorporatin...
By: Staff | January 06, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Spicy Beef Chili
With a perfect flavor balance between the heat of the chili and the sweetness of the squash - this one-pot meal will please the wh...
By: Staff | January 06, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Curried Squash and Sweet Potato Soup
This nourishing soup balances the sweetness of roasted squash and sweet potato with savory onion, garlic, ginger and curry powder....
By: Staff | March 31, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Velvety Mint Chocolate Mousse
Studies demonstrate that including chocolate rich in flavanols like dark chocolate made with 70 percent cocoa can help reduce the ...
By: Staff | January 06, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Crispy Fish Tacos
Need a quick meal for two that’s also low-fat and healthy? These delicious fillets are thin and flaky - and they cook up in five m...
By: Staff | January 13, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Dairy-Free Raspberry Coconut Ice Cream
Ice cream made with frozen fruit and coconut cream is every bit as rich and delicious as dairy-based ice cream. The raspberries in...
By: Staff | April 28, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Japanese Eggplant Stir Fry
Japanese eggplants typically look longer and thinner than traditional eggplants, but that doesn’t make them any less tasty or bene...
By: Staff | May 12, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Minted Fruit Kabobs
Many of us are familiar with the dish called kabobs that consist of small cubes of meat or fish threaded on a skewer and grilled. ...
By: Staff | February 03, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Mexican Avocado and Black Bean Salad
The soluble fiber and monounsaturated fatty acids in this hearty black bean and avocado salad helps fight cholesterol -- which ult...
By: Staff | February 10, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Buttery Broccoli and Spinach With Fried Eggs
This dish includes greens, fat, and protein and makes for a comforting, hearty breakfast. Cook the eggs sunny-side up, and you c...
By: Staff | February 17, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Quick Cauliflower Coconut Stew
This delicious stew is perfect for vegetarians or meat eaters. And it’s full of healthy fats! Add in some chicken or tofu for extr...
By: Staff | March 17, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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English Muffin Pizza
For lunch time -- or anytime -- pizza in a snap! Serves one, but you can multiply as necessary. Ingredients 1 whole wheat Engl...
By: Staff | March 10, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Spiced Sweet Potato Quick Bread
Easy to make and naturally sweet from the sweet potatoes, this quick bread is perfect whenever you need a bread fix. Ingredients ...
By: Staff | May 04, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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California Kale Cobb Salad
With artichoke hearts and avocado, this colorful and hearty kale salad will fill you up and fuel you with veggies, healthy fats, a...
By: Staff | March 03, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Hearty Barley Soup with Parmesan
For warming your heart, there are family, friends, beloved pets and great stories. For warming the rest of you, there’s soup! This...
By: Staff | February 24, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Recipe: Spaghetti With Fresh Tomato Sauce and Roasted Vegetables
This recipe includes steps to make your own tomato sauce, whether to use with the other ingredients listed or for other dishes as ...
By: Heart and Vascular Team | November 29, 2018 | Cleveland Clinic
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Recipe: Pumpkin Bars
These dense, moist bars are sweet enough to satisfy a craving but they won’t send you into a sugar rush. Bonus: There are no refin...
By: Digestive Health Team | December 20, 2018 | Cleveland Clinic
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No-Bake Apple Cinnamon Snack Bites
Rich in fiber and protein, these delicious snacks will leave you feeling full with just one bite. The dates and apple give you fib...
By: Staff | December 02, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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Recipe: A Smoothie That Will Change the Way You Start Your Day
This thick, milkshake-like recipe will put you on the right track for busy mornings: The idea is to fill separate containers with ...
By: Ellie Krieger | January 11, 2019 | The Washington Post
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Breakfast Berry Smoothie Bowl
Ready to dip your spoon into the smoothie bowl trend? Get your fill of creamy smoothie goodness with a healthy heaping of crunchy,...
By: Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD, LD | July 01, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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Spaghetti With Meat Sauce
Eating healthy doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the good stuff! Check out this healthier spin on one of the ultimate classic c...
By: Staff | January 02, 2018 | Cleveland Clinic
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Recipe: Sweet Potato Chips and Guacamole
Reimagining chips and guacamole, that classic Tex-Mex starter, may feel wrong, even sacrilegious. That resistance will melt away f...
By: Sara Quessenberry | January 15, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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Recipe: Spinach-Walnut Salad With Raspberry Vinaigrette
In this recipe, the sweetness of navel oranges complements the texture and slightly bitter taste of the spinach. Feel free to repl...
By Staff | September 05, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Recipe: Roasted Cauliflower Tacos
Variety is the spice of life, as the saying goes, and it can surely enliven your taco nights. Whether you’ve jumped on the Taco Tu...
By: Sara Quessenberry | November 08, 2018 | Cleveland Clinic
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Sweet and Sour Turkey Meatballs
This recipe offers a tangy sweet and sour taste but calls for ground turkey breast instead of ground beef, cutting down on calorie...
By: Digestive Health Team | March 30, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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Healthy Muffin Recipes Under 200 Calories
Muffins seem to make just about everyone happy. Whether it’s enjoying fresh out of the oven for breakfast with a steaming cup of c...
By: Ann Milanowski | April 14, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Five Fantastic DIY Water Flavors
Staying hydrated during the summer can be difficult. Here are five fun and easy flavored water drinks to up your H2O hydration gam...
By Staff | August 02, 2017 | Real Appeal
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Homemade Breakfast Sausage
Making your own breakfast sausage can be easy and a healthier alternative to store-bought. Perfect for weekend brunch! Home...
By Staff | December 04, 2017 | Real Appeal
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The Trick to Cooking Quick and Easy Sheet-Pan Dinners
Sheet-pan suppers. You’ve seen the cookbooks, the blogs, the artfully arranged Instagram snapshots. It can be easy to roll your ey...
By: Becky Krystal | July 18, 2019 | The Washington Post
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How to Make Healthy and Delicious Smoothies
Smoothies may seem like a no-brainer. Just fill a blender with fruit, ice and milk or juice, and let ‘er rip. But upset the smoot...
By: Staff | August 13, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Simple Ways to Work Fruit and Veggies Into Meals
How you eat when you're stressed is nothing to, well, stress about. Learn why, plus get some simple ideas for working produce back...
By: Victoria Seaver M.S., R.D. | April 24, 2020 | EatingWell
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Heirloom Tomato & Peach Salad
Tomatoes and peaches often come into season at about the same time, and it turns out that they go very well together. Here we mari...
By: Ann Milanowski | August 20, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Easy Hack to Make Oatmeal Taste Way Better
This 2-minute trick will totally change your oatmeal's flavor, no milk or sugar required. For most of the year, I'm a savory brea...
By: Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé | April 27, 2021 | EatingWell
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Make-Ahead Quiche Cups
If you’re on the run in the morning, welcome to your next breakfast! High in protein and low in carbohydrates, quiche cups can kee...
By: Digestive Health Team | August 27, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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9 Healthy Casseroles
One pan, one hour — and dinner is served. 1. Sweet Potato Zucchini Casserole This casserole recipe has everything you need...
By: Shannon Bauer | January 16, 2020 | Shape
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Nutty Freekeh Tabbouleh
Time to get your freekeh on! Say what?! If you don’t know this ancient grain, it’s high time you do. A longtime staple of Middle ...
By: Wellness Team | May 24, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Creamy Curried Egg Salad
This recipe spices up your standard egg salad with an Indian-style twist. As a bonus, we share the best technique for making hard ...
By: Wellness Team | May 24, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Crisp Apple-Fennel-Mint Salad With Almonds
Wow your friends and family with this festival of flavor and texture. The tart Granny Smith apples, sweet fennel bulb and fresh he...
By: Sara Quessenberry | July 07, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Applesauce Mini Muffins
Applesauce and olive oil keep these yummy muffins moist. They’re the perfect size to complement a brunch, pack in your lunch or sn...
By: Children's Health Team | July 08, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Herb-Friendly Egg Salad With Tofu
Greek yogurt and tofu pack protein into this picnic favorite. Turmeric gives this dish its pretty yellow color, and along with gar...
By: Wellness Team | July 23, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Rainbow Veggie Pizza With Chickpea-Cauliflower Crust By
What if your guilty pleasure didn’t have to feel so guilty? That’s right, pizza that tastes just as delicious, but without the g...
By: Sara Quessenberry | September 02, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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English Pea Pasta
There is something special about using fresh peas straight out of the pod. This recipe was inspired by our root-to-stem philosophy...
By: Ann Milanowski | August 06, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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A Crunchy, Flavorful Salad Makes Great Use of Cauliflower or Any Leftover Roasted Vegetables
One of my key life-hacks is to cook extra of whatever I am having for dinner so I have the makings of a quick meal the following d...
By: Ellie Krieger | January 14, 2021 | The Washington Post
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Leeks and Fresh Dill Take Cozy Split Pea Soup From Drab to Fab
This soup isn't supposed to excite me, but it does. It's pea soup, after all, typically a metaphor for drab and boring. While it m...
By: Ellie Krieger | January 06, 2021 | Washington Post
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Scallion Yogurt and Pepitas
Who needs plain old fries when you can eat these! These roasted sweet potatoes are so delicious and satisfying, you may not notice...
By: Sara Quessenberry | November 05, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Italian Vegetable Soup
It’s easy to make this warming soup of chicken and tomato broth, cabbage greens and other vegetables. Make plenty for leftovers to...
By: Heart and Vascular Team | October 29, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Mango Almond Celebration Cake
Even one slice of regular cake — no matter how harmless you feel it is — reintroduces bad sugars and fats into your di...
By: Ann Milanowski | October 20, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Salmon Marsala
This recipe switches up chicken marsala by swapping for salmon. It’s a great way to get delicious and healthy fish on the menu. Yo...
By: Women's Health Team | October 06, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Low-Fat Chicken Noodle Casserole
This lighter chicken noodle casserole includes a creamy base but with fewer calories and fat. It offers niacin, a B vitamin that h...
By: Digestive Health Team | September 27, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Brussels Sprout Slaw With Apples and Pecans
Forget what you know about slaw. And forget what you know about Brussels sprouts. Our Brussels sprout slaw with apples and pecans ...
By: Sara Quessenberry | September 08, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Healthy Lunch Ideas
Whether you eat lunch at home these days while WFH or pack it to take along, having a healthy (and tasty!) lunch you feel good abo...
By: Ann Milanowski | February 10, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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How to Make Healthy and Delicious Smoothies
Smoothies may seem like a no-brainer. Just fill a blender with fruit, ice and milk or juice, and let ‘er rip. But upset the smoot...
By: Staff | April 27, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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The Protein You Should Always Have in Your Freezer
To be clear, I am not a vegetarian. I had a long stint with veganism late in high school and early in college. Though I can totall...
By: Jessica Ball, MS, RD | April 28, 2021 | EatingWell
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Fast Dinner Tips for Hectic Days
Do your intentions to eat well seem to fly out the window when life gets busy? No matter how long your to-do list, stay grounded a...
By: Staff | April 02, 2020 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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4 Easy Ways to Sneak in More Vegetables
Pop quiz: How many vegetables do you eat in a day? If you’re well below the two to three cups that doctors recommend, well, y...
By Staff | March 28, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Can a Juice Cleanse Help You Lose Weight?
Overindulging during the holidays or on vacation can make us feel like turning to something drastic to make up for less-than-healt...
By: Katherine Wohl, RD, LD | January 11, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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10 Expert Tips for Grocery Shopping on a Budget
Some love to do it and others absolutely hate doing it — we’re talking about grocery shopping. When it comes to food ...
By: Family Health Team | August 13, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Want to Cut Sugar, Salt, or Fat? Retrain Your Taste Buds
We don’t usually overeat on salmon and broccoli, but many of us find it hard to say no to another slice of pizza or cake. That’s n...
By: Kate Rockwood | August 02, 2018 | Rally Health
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7 “Healthy” Foods That Probably Aren’t
Even when you think you’re eating healthy, you may want to think again. There are some foods pretending to be healthier ...
By: Wellness Team | November 20, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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These Holiday Foods Have Way More Sugar Than You Think
Want to stay awake until the end of the after-dinner movie for once? Experts recommend avoiding the inevitable sugar crash caused ...
By: Betty Gold | December 17, 2020 | Real Simple
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This Fruit Salad Favorite Is Great for Your Heart
Raspberries are one of the most popular berries in the world. This delicate fruit boasts a sweet-tart flavor and a velvety texture...
By: Andrea Mathis, LD, RDN, MA | January 27, 2021 | EatingWell
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4 Exciting Reasons to Rotate Your Foods
Ugh, you’re sitting and picking at that same grilled chicken salad and pasta every day and frankly, you’re getting bored of it. Ha...
By: Staff | April 27, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
