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SUPER SNACKS
Make the most of your between-meal nibbles with recipes that provide high-quality protein instead of empty calories.
7 min |
Spring 2026 - High-Protein Recipes
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Build a Better Bowl
Leave your plates in the cupboard and create customized bowls featuring beans, chicken, and fish alongside hearty grains and fresh veggies. You can build color, texture, and flavor as you layer your favorite high-protein ingredients for easy one-dish meals.
4 min |
Spring 2026 - High-Protein Recipes
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GO COASTAL
Fish and shellfish provide high-quality protein along with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Both are crucial for optimal body and brain function and strongly linked to a reduced risk of many diseases.
10+ min |
Spring 2026 - High-Protein Recipes
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Plant-Based Proteins
In a protein matchup of meat vs. plant-based proteins, research shows that the underdog, plants, are the true champions when it comes to your wallet, the planet, and your health.
10+ min |
Spring 2026 - High-Protein Recipes
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Count on Cottage Cheese
Rich, full of texture, and packed with protein, versatile cottage cheese can be used in a variety of recipes. Sometimes referred to as curds and whey, this dairy product differs from other cheeses in that it’s not aged or ripened.
4 min |
Spring 2026 - High-Protein Recipes
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Protein Primer
Protein is essential in our bodies and plays a critical role in functions like bone health, digestion, and energy production.
4 min |
Spring 2026 - High-Protein Recipes
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MAKE THE MOST OF MEAT
Rely on lean cuts of beef, lamb, and pork to maximize your protein intake each day without going overboard on saturated fat or sodium.
10+ min |
Spring 2026 - High-Protein Recipes
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PICK POULTRY
Make chicken and turkey your go-to sources of high-quality protein. They’re affordable, easy to prepare, and family friendly, too.
10+ min |
Spring 2026 - High-Protein Recipes
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BEYOND BREAKFAST
Who says that breakfast is only for the morning? These omelets, smoothies, and grains are ideal ways to pack in protein any time of day.
8 min |
Spring 2026 - High-Protein Recipes
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Mushrooms for the Mind
Certain types of mushrooms may help stave off cognitive decline and lessen symptoms of anxiety and depression.
1 min |
Spring 2026 - High-Protein Recipes
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Pasta Perks
Maybe it’s time to rethink pasta.
2 min |
Spring 2026 - High-Protein Recipes
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Low-Sugar Sauces
Bottled sauces, salad dressings, and marinades are often loaded with sugar, even if they don’t really taste sweet. Keep these condiments on hand to serve with meats, poultry, fish, and pasta, or use as marinades.
3 min |
Winter 2026 - Carb-Smart Recipes
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Good-For-You Meats
Lean cuts of beef, lamb, and pork provide protein as well as essential vitamins and minerals for optimum health.
10 min |
Winter 2026 - Carb-Smart Recipes
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SMART SEAFOOD
Boost your brain and your heart health with these low-carb seafood dishes.
10+ min |
Winter 2026 - Carb-Smart Recipes
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Decaf or Regular?
Regular and decaf coffee both contain beneficial phytonutrients, most notably polyphenols, which are considered good for your heart and may prevent disease. But which is better?
3 min |
Winter 2026 - Carb-Smart Recipes
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PRECISION NUTRITION: Your Genes and Your Diet
Precision nutrition may sound like a new fad diet, but it is actually a credible emerging area of research supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
2 min |
Winter 2026 - Carb-Smart Recipes
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PLANT POWER
Vegetable-based protein sources and high-fiber veggies help keep carbs in check, even when you’ve omitted meat from your diet.
6 min |
Winter 2026 - Carb-Smart Recipes
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LOW-SUGAR SWEETS
Turn to these low-carb treats for a between-meal boost or an after-dinner sweet note.
6 min |
Winter 2026 - Carb-Smart Recipes
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Breakfast Boost
Replace sugary pastries and high-carb cereals with whole grains and protein-rich eggs.
7 min |
Winter 2026 - Carb-Smart Recipes
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SATISFYING SOUPS
Fill your bowl with veggie-loaded, protein-packed goodness for a warm and hearty meal.
10+ min |
Winter 2026 - Carb-Smart Recipes
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POULTRY PERKS
Make chicken and turkey your go-to sources of protein when you are cutting back on carbs.
10+ min |
Winter 2026 - Carb-Smart Recipes
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MORNING BLENDS
Start your day with these healthy smoothies featuring dairy and nondairy products, fruits, and veggies.
6 min |
Smoothies & Snacks 2025
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SNACKS & TREATS
When you need some between-meal nourishment, nibble on seasoned nuts, crispy chips, chewy bars, or tasty trail mix.
10+ min |
Smoothies & Snacks 2025
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GO GREEN
Green is the color of money as well as nutritious veggies. You're sure to get a return on your investment when you include some green in your smoothies. Kiwi-Peach Green Smoothies
7 min |
Smoothies & Snacks 2025
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CHOCOLATE CRAVINGS
Indulge in a smoothie that looks and tastes like dessert and is packed with good-for-you nutrients.
5 min |
Smoothies & Snacks 2025
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SMOOTHIE BOWLS
Instead of sipping your smoothie through a straw, use a spoon and a bowl.
6 min |
Smoothies & Snacks 2025
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Smoothie Do's & Don'ts
With the right blend of ingredients, a smoothie can be a nutritional powerhouse—full of antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, and protein. But a few misguided add-ins can leave you with a high-calorie, sugar-laden dessert that's anything but the healthy drink you had envisioned.
2 min |
Smoothies & Snacks 2025
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THE PEANUT GALLERY
Pump up the protein and the heart- healthy fat with these creamy peanut butter smoothies.
4 min |
Smoothies & Snacks 2025
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LOW-CARB SMOOTHIES
Keep the carbs in check with these low-sugar, veggie-packed blends.
5 min |
Smoothies & Snacks 2025
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Top Health Benefits of Smoothies
With a myriad of colorful and healthful ingredients, these frosty beverages are a great way to improve your health, sip by sip.
1 min |