Hot ’n’ Creamy Buckwheat & Oats
Start you morning off right with a clean and healthy breakfast of buckwheat and oats.
Start you morning off right with a clean and healthy breakfast of buckwheat and oats.
This clean and healthy sesame shrimp recipe is perfect for a hearty lunch or light dinner.
Try this nourishing vegan breakfast smoothie from Jorge Cruise that you can enjoy on the go.
This vegan smoothie bowl is loaded with the superfoods spinach and kale and sprinkled with sweet coconut flakes.
A natural detoxifier never tasted so good. This vegan smoothie is sweet, creamy, and loaded with vitamins and antioxidants. Order Jorge Cruise's book “Tiny and Full” to find more vegan smoothie recipes like it.
Try this sweet and crunchy vegan breakfast recipe to start your day off right.
Strengthen your eyes and bones with this quick and easy BLT salad. Each serving offers a healthy helping of vision-enhancing vitamin A (59% DV) and vitamin K (67% DV), a bone-building nutrient that assists in calcium absorption.
Can’t decide whether to make sweet or savory popcorn? With this recipe, you can make both: a spicy, zesty variety for those who crave savory, plus a maple version with warming spices for those with a sweet tooth.
A classic finger food (minus the deep fryer!), these chicken fingers are infused with dill and dunked in a tomato sauce filled with zucchini, mushrooms and carrots.
Give your morning porridge a boost with this oatmeal simmered in aromatic chai tea – opt for a black tea if you want a pick-me-up or a decaffeinated variety if you’d rather skip it. Dried cherries add a chewy texture, but you can also add fresh or frozen raspberries or nuts over top for added flavor and crunch.
Keep these chewy bars handy in your purse or desk drawer for an afternoon snack. Dates and dark chocolate make you feel like you’re indulging in a sweet treat, but the Kamut and cashews will help you avoid a blood sugar crash. Espresso powder adds a caffeine boost, but it’s optional.
A seriously decadent dessert for peanut lovers! A gluten-free crust is layered with a peanut butter filling sweetened with coconut sugar and topped off with crunchy peanuts and chocolate chips.
Brimming in antioxidants and collagen, this beautifying drink fights the ravages of time so you’ll be on your way to more radiant, younger-looking skin.
A steady combination of protein, fiber and healthy fats is the key to balanced energy – and this tasty recipe fits the bill with chicken, crunchy sliced cabbage, celery and carrots and a slightly spicy peanut dressing.
This classic Italian dish blends salty, buttery and tart flavors in one quick and easy meal. Traditionally, chicken piccata is breaded, but we’ve cut the carbs (and saved you a step!) by simply tossing the seared breasts in a creamy citrus butter sauce.
The tantalizing aroma of juicy steak and salty blue cheese is bound to have everyone's mouths watering from the minute it hits the skillet. Luckily for you, the wait doesn’t last long – this decadent meal will be on the table in just 35 minutes!
Grated zucchini adds extra juiciness and a slight sweetness to these crowd-pleasing sliders.
Hearty and nourishing, this chickpea soup is satisfying enough for a meal. The earthy flavors of the spices are reminiscent of a Middle Eastern dish and are brightened up with lemon juice and an optional topping of mixed herbs.
A hot bowl of stracciatella is the perfect antidote to a chill in the bones. Stracciatella means “little rags” in Italian and pertains to the straggly ribbons formed when eggs are drizzled in and cooked. Often, pastina is used in this soup, but beans are a heartier and less processed substitute. Parmesan rind adds an amazing savory quality, but freshly grated cheese will also do the trick.
Improve Your Life: Tahini, a paste made from ground sesame seeds, is rich in beneficial minerals such as copper. In fact, a single serving of this recipe offers almost 30% of your daily value (DV) of the mineral. Copper plays a key role in the production of collagen – a component of bones and connective tissue – as well as hemoglobin, the main form of iron in red blood cells.
This 5-minute Sweet Cherry Almond Flaxseed Smoothie recipe is perfect for busy mornings.
These protein-packed Mexican chicken stuffed peppers are a great paleo substitute for Taco Tuesday.
Initially used as a means of food preservation, today Spanish vinegar-infused adobo marinade is typically used to flavor meats before cooking. This recipe guarantees moist and flavorful chicken breast.
This protein-packed paleo diet recipe will keep you full for hours without crashing.
Try these Indian Lentil Burgers and you'll wonder why you don't eat veggie burgers more often.
Skip the takeout tonight and make this Indian-inspired curry in just 30 minutes.
Tantalize your taste buds with paprika-infused chicken paired with comforting and creamy polenta.
Adding fresh herbs such as rosemary and oregano to your dishes can be a great way of punching up flavor, reducing the need for excess fat or salt.
Who says buffalo chicken can't be healthy? Broiled chicken paired with a buffalo sauce made with Greek yogurt lightens up and adds extra protein to this American classic. Serve over this crisp, crunchy salad for a quick and healthy meal.
These Korean barbecued short ribs will become an instant hit at any dinner party you attend.
Boost your mood with this classic Italian dish. Chicken is an excellent source of tryptophan, an essential amino acid that helps your body produce niacin. It also produces serotonin, a hormone linked to relaxation, restfulness, and an overall feeling of well-being.
Mediterranean cuisine is not only one of the healthiest, it’s also one of the most flavorful. Tart lemons, fragrant garlic and sweet and tangy balsamic vinegar are just a few of its trademark ingredients, and we’ve included them all. These family-friendly pitas also feature bell peppers, which are rich in antioxidants, including lycopene, beta-carotene and ferulic acid, all of which work together to fight potentially cancer-causing free radicals in the body.
A light, vibrant twist on an elegant yet effortless classic.
Our elegant dish is as beautiful as it is delicious. This Clean Eating recipe comes together so quickly you can serve it for a fancy dinner party or a typical weeknight.
Balance Your Cholesterol: Oats contain soluble fiber, which if eaten regularly, can go a long way in reducing LDL, or bad, cholesterol. This Clean Eating recipe is a delicious way to reap these benefits.
Baking panko-encrusted chicken ensures a delightfully crispy bite and eliminates extra oil from frying. Add flavor, creaminess, and extra protein with our Clean Eating recipe for lemon dill sauce thickened with Greek yogurt.
Risotto, which is made by slowly adding broth to medium-grain rice, gets a makeover for tonight’s no-fuss Clean Eating recipe. We’ve jazzed it up by swapping traditional Arborio rice with raw buckwheat, which adds a mild, nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with sautéed fennel and our crisp apple topping.
Satisfy your taste buds and save time in the kitchen with this sophisticated yet simple sage-infused chicken. Garlic and beans dress up collard greens to complete this nutritious and unique Clean Eating recipe.
Our Clean Eating recipe livens and lightens up quesadillas with lots of veggies and a fresh tomatillo sauce!
Try a Corn & Red Lentil Soup with Goat Cheese Croutons for a delicious dinner! This Clean Eating recipe is ready in 25 minutes.
Coconut’s Superpowers: Be careful not to judge a recipe by its coconut content! While the fat content here may seem high, the saturated fat found in coconut milk is actually easily metabolized by the body. In fact, lauric acid – a saturated fat found in the coconut milk in this Clean Eating recipe – has both antiviral and antifungal properties.
A marriage of savory and sweet is the hallmark of Moroccan cuisine, and we’ve brought the two taste sensations together with our bite-size meatballs, which boast a perfect blend of warm cumin and cinnamon and crisp mint and coriander.
Large, tender flakes of cod are rolled with crunchy bread crumbs, baked until crisp and served on a bed of garlicky spinach pasta in our Clean Eating recipe for classic deep-fried croquettes, a popular French finger food.
Rosemary lends these quesadillas subtle pine flavors and an appetizing mint aroma. Our colorful Clean Eating recipe for cranberry salsa adds extra sweetness.
Tart green apple and rich caramelized onions compliment sweet and salty orange and soy sauce-infused pork in this tropics-inspired Clean Eating recipe. A single serving of this fiber-rich luau meal offers 40% of your daily recommended intake of selenium. The micro-mineral has been shown to promote the repair of DNA cells and the destruction of abnormal cells, which may help reduce your risk of cancer.
Fragrant cilantro replaces traditional basil in our easy Clean Eating recipe for pesto sauce, which pairs beautifully with juicy pork, hearty potatoes and sweet plantains.
Between holiday parties and family get-togethers, you're too busy this time of year to deal with complicated recipes that use up all the pots and pans in your cupboard. These 4 nutritious recipes each use only one skillet and are all designed to keep cleanup to a minimum!
These 5 delicious hot drinks will keep you warm, boost your immune system and keep you healthy this winter.
Pair beef sirloin, sweet oranges with savory soy sauce and hearty broccoli alongside elegantly slim snow peas.
Fresh lobster and crunchy jicama take the ordinary street taco to new heights. No lobster? Substitute cod or another white fish.
Go ahead and enjoy your morning cup of coffee with this healthy twist.
Our healthy take on chicken soup will have you feeling better in no time.
This beautiful golden-colored warm drink is both soothing and creamy. Turmeric has countless health benefits including being anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, liver detoxifying, good for brain function, lowering triglycerides, promoting digestive health, regulating metabolism, boosting the immune system and also has potent anti-cancer properties.
Every year we celebrate the return of Pumpkin Lattes; they are a sign that fall and winter have arrived. Make your own clean version at home with canned pumpkin, spices, and coconut milk.
This tart and highly detoxifying drink can be enjoyed warm or over ice. Apple Cider helps with detoxification, digestive issues, sore throat, weight loss and bad breath.
A great tasting and immune-boosting drink, Lemon Ginger Tea helps you fight off colds, keep healthy, and relieve sore throats. It can be served hot or cold. This homemade syrup also makes a great gift for the holidays.
Quick-braising can be an ideal method for cooking cool-weather greens, but make sure to select sturdy varieties such as kale, collards and escarole. Here, fiber-rich kale is simmered with broth and caramelized shallots.
This quick and easy weeknight dinner comes with a bonus- a delicious supply of homemade pesto that you can spread on fish or serve as a part of your meal plan later in the week!
Our vegetarian butter leaf salad with grapefruit, avocado & buttermilk yogurt dressing is light and fresh and makes a nice side for your weeknight dinner or when company comes.
Those who tend to shy away from cooked cabbage may become converts thanks to braising, as it brings out the crucifer’s natural sweetness. Couple that with this flavorful sauce, which gets richness and depth from searing an onion in coconut oil, and you’ve got a side that’ll take center stage.
Picture your favorite baked potato topped with velvety sour cream and fresh chives – we’ve taken those great flavors and infused them into family-style mashed potatoes. Try them alongside our turkey or brisket, or as a quick-and-easy side for any time of year.
Prep this delicious fruit-filled protein smoothie first thing in the morning or whenever you need an energy boost!
Tip: If you want to add a little variety, try serving half the recipe on eggplant rounds and the other half on Portobello mushroom caps. They both take the same amount of cooking time and offer a toothsome, meaty texture.
Skip your usual Indian takeout and make your own chana masala instead. You'll be surprised that it takes a mere 30 minutes.
This easy and delicious dish features the nutrient powerhouse edamame, which packs a good dose of vitamin K, folate and manganese, in addition to iron, magnesium, protein and copper.
Tip: Dried fenugreek leaves (aka kasuri methi) are common in Indian cooking. Famous for their distinctive bitter flavor, kasuri methi are also a healthful source of vitamin C. Look for them in the ethnic section of your grocery store, or at a nearby Indian market.
Fluffy, whole grain biscuits and unctuous shiitake mushrooms elevate both the taste and nutritional profiles of this classic dish.
This Asian-style seafood dish is sweetened with a splash of fresh orange juice to balance out its heat.
This super-fast fish dish is ideal for entertaining: The colorful combination of vibrant green broccoli and pink salmon topped with silky smooth sauce will wow guests yet won’t relegate you to the kitchen, thanks to minimal hands-on time.
If your family’s main complaint about boneless, skinless chicken breast is that it's dry, then braising may be your answer! The slow-and-low technique keeps meat moist.
Chill Out with Chickpeas: Chickpeas to help relieve stress? Yes! In fact, chickpeas are a good source of tryptophan, an essential amino acid that your body needs to make protein. High-tryptophan foods play a role in boosting your mood, and tryptophan is even used therapeutically to help treat anxiety, depression and sleep disorders.
Ultimate Peeper Protection: With 7 grams of heart-healthy fiber, this mouthwatering dish is brimming with vitamins and minerals: It contains more than 75% of your DV of vitamin A, a key nutrient that helps support your eyesight.
Don’t Underestimate Spuds: Potatoes have been treated unfairly over the years, but the redskins in this recipe provide about half of this recipe’s vitamin C and potassium – you’ll meet nearly 30% and 33% of your DV of the two nutrients, respectively, in 1 hearty serving. While the well-known immunity vitamin is also necessary for the formation of collagen and the healing of wounds, the mineral potassium may help lower blood pressure.
Chicken, pasta and cheese get dressed up with balsamic glazed figs and herbs in this comforting yet elegant dish.
The Mexican equivalent of an open-faced sandwich, these tostadas are light, bright, and refreshing thanks to smoky chicken and a crunchy slaw with sweet mango and sour lime. This is a fan favorite!
This thick seafood chowder is not only satisfying, but it's a protein powerhouse.
This light recipe makes a perfect mid-week dinner when you're short on time.
Say “so long” to being sick: Just 1 serving of this exotic Lemongrass Coconut Beef Stir-Fry contains more than 60% of your recommended daily value (DV) of vitamin C. An immune-boosting nutrient and antioxidant, vitamin C works to combat free radical damage and helps maintain the health of your heart, joints and skin.
High-quality, sustainably caught wild salmon is rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, which help lower blood triglycerides (lipids that store unused calories) and blood pressure.
Bolster Immunity with this dish! Corn contains a variety of carotenoids, compounds that act as antioxidants and have immune-boosting effects. Only yellow corn, however, has significant amounts of these healthful compounds. White corn does not, so be sure to opt for yellow!