Game on: 10 Healthy Chili Recipes


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Healthy Chili Recipes

It's no wonder that chili is a Super Bowl staple: this one-pot meal is easy to cook, serve, and clean up. And there's a chili for just about anyone because of all the recipe variations. Planning on a game-day celebration? Make one of these 10 healthy chili recipes to keep guests full throughout the day. Read more

Beyond the Glass: Ways to Use Leftover Juice Pulp


Updated 02/01/12 9:45 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

What to Do With Leftover Juice Pulp

If you juice regularly, you've probably wondered what to do with leftover fruit and vegetable pulp. First rule: never throw the pulp away! Composting is a great way to utilize it, but all that fruit and veggie goodness is an easy way to add fiber and moisture in dishes. Here are some easy ways to use leftover pulp in your cooking. Read more

5 Fast and Easy Meals That Won't Break the Bank


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Cheap Week-Night Meals

Fast and easy dinners are really helpful when it comes to enjoying home-cooked meals after full workdays, but for some of us, having inexpensive meal ideas (or one that uses up pantry ingredients or leftovers) is even better. Here are five meals that will give you the best of both worlds: they come together quickly and easily, and the ingredients are either very affordable or pantry staples. Read more

Got the Brown Rice Blahs? 5 Nutritious Alternatives


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Easy-to-Cook Supergrains For Dinner

My go-to weeknight meal often features a side of brown rice. It's versatile and more nutritious than white rice and is easy to throw in a rice cooker or boil away on the stove while I'm preparing the main course. But sometimes a dinner calls for a few other nutritional powerhouses. The next time you find yourself in the mood for something that can cook quickly in boiling water, try these Read more

Yoga to Help You Digest on T-Day


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5 Yoga Poses to Ease Digestion

I always feel better if I do something physical like a Turkey Trot before pulling up a chair to my Thanksgiving feast. But you might need a little relief after your meal too. Here are five easy yoga poses that can give you some aid in the digestion department if you feel painfully full. Instead of plopping on the couch and suffering, try a little yoga. Interestingly enough, these five poses also Read more

The Best Post-Workout Snacks When You're on the Go


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The Best Store-Bought Snacks For After a Workout

It's not always possible to go home after the gym to cook a healthy post-workout meal. But it's really important to eat shortly after you exercise; your metabolic rate is up and your body needs the right kind of food to restore and repair itself. For those instances, throw one of these grab-and-go post-workout snacks in your gym bag or pick one up from the store. All of these snacks are easy to Read more

7 Surprisingly Not Vegetarian Foods


Updated 10/25/11 10:26 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Seemingly Vegetarian Foods With Animal Ingredients

If you're vegan or vegetarian, it's pretty easy to opt out of the obvious no-nos such as hamburgers and chicken wings. Aside from nonvegan beverages, you'll also want to avoid these seemingly vegetarian foods that contain hidden animal ingredients. Source: Flickr User Cooking Gluten Free Read more

10 Appetizers Ready in 5 Steps or Less


Updated 09/13/11 4:46 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Easy Appetizers For Entertaining

While it's always nice to plan ahead, some nights just call for an impromptu get-together. Whether you have unexpected guests from out of town, or you simply want to enjoy a happy hour at home instead of a crowded bar, these dishes are sure to be your savior. Each has less than five steps and doesn't require a lot of laborious assembling. Instead of worrying about how you're going to throw this Read more