Beets have been touted as a superfood due to its high antioxidant content. This delicious salad is a great way to include beets in your diet.
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Mashed Cauliflower
If you haven’t jumped on the mashed cauliflower bandwagon yet, this recipe will surely make you a believer—and the slow cooker does all the work.
Quick Fruit Smoothie Recipes
Smoothies are a great way to incorporate fruit and calcium into your diet. Try these easy and delicious smoothie recipes:
Greek Yogurt Oat Blueberry Muffins
These muffins are a great way to add fruit and whole grains to your diet.
Pineapple Yogurt Parfait
This pineapple yogurt parfait is great for breakfast or as a healthy dessert.
Crispy Honey Orange Glazed Salmon
Who knew that pricey glazed salmon dish you order in restaurants was so easy to make at home? With just a handful of ingredients, this delicious salmon is ready in minutes. Prepare with low sodium soy sauce and use olive oil to decrease the saturated fat content. Serve with brown rice and a green vegetable for a healthy and well-balanced meal. Read More
Shrimp Tacos
Eating more fish and seafood fits into a healthy meal plan, and you can spice it up with these shrimp tacos! These easy-to-make tacos rival any shrimp tacos from the best restaurants at a fraction of the cost. The mango adds great flavor in addition to Vitamin A, Vitamin C and antioxidants. Along with the black beans, mangoes are also a great source of fiber.
Crispy Fish with Lemon-Dill Sauce
Who doesn’t love a good fish fry? Unfortunately, the grease and fat takes away from the health benefits of eating fish. This breaded fish recipe is a great substitution for deep fried fish and will leave you satisfied without all the extra fat and calories! It can be cooked under the broiler, or you can coat the baking sheet with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and bake at 400 degrees until done. This recipe works well with any flaky fish. You can also add a splash of cayenne powder or Old Bay for a little kick!
Spanish-style Cod in Tomato Broth
When making stew we typically don’t think of using fish as the protein, but this Spanish-style fish dish served over brown rice is worth a try. Don’t be intimidated by the number of ingredients—most of them you probably already have in your kitchen, and the fresh herbs and spices are all in the produce department at your local grocery store. It is a delicious, easy, one-pot fish meal!
Healthy School Lunches
Building a healthy school lunch begins with planning. Studies show that children who are involved in packing their own lunches are more likely to eat that lunch!