Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

Our registered dietitians bring you the latest health news, diet information and real-life nutrition advice. Learn how to cook so you’ll eat well and feel well, even if you have health issues.

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    Vegetable, Steak and Eggs

    1 review

    Low-carb doesn't have to mean skimpy—here's a lighter take on steak and eggs. I love cooking with squash, but feel...


    9 Things Food Poisoning Experts Always Avoid

    Some foods are more associated with illnesses than others, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But...


    10 Things Health Experts Always Buy at Trader Joe’s

    You don't need to spend big to eat healthy. Here are some healthy ingredients dietitians remember to buy at Trader...


    7-Day High-Protein Meal Plan

    Whether you’re boosting protein to support weight loss or build muscle, this meal plan provides a foundation of protein-rich main...


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    Pumpkin Ginger Dog Biscuits

    2 reviews

    Bake up a batch of these from-scratch treats to get your pumpkin-lovin' pooch's tail wagging. Made with wholesome ingredients you...


    38 Low-Carb Skillet Dinners

    Stovetop dinners are perfect for busy weeknights, but quick cooking doesn’t mean you have to ditch your low-carb diet.


    Turkey Salsa Bowls with Tortilla Wedges

    Delicious and nutritious, this dish was a favorite of the kids who participated in the junior chef classes I taught at...


    6 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Drink Orange Juice

    A registered dietician weighs in on the good and not-so-good of this morning staple.

    What the Heck is Isagenix?

    Here's everything you need to know about the company flooding your Facebook feed.


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    100+ Meals Under 500 Calories

    Watching your caloric intake doesn't mean giving up your favorite recipes. These delicious meals—including pizza, pasta, tacos and more—come in...


    26 Healthy Lunch Ideas That’ll Help Keep You On Track

    Skip the vending machine lunch break. These lunch ideas are easy, healthy and—most importantly—delicious!


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    54 Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss

    Not feelin' green salad tonight? These flavor-packed dinners will leave you satisfied and on track for weight loss.


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    Air-Fryer Bourbon Bacon Cinnamon Rolls

    This recipe is the perfect combination of savory and sweet. The bourbon-soaked bacon adds a smoky, savory, bold taste to...


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    Air-Fryer Pickles

    12 reviews

    Enjoy deep-fried pickles? You’ll love this version even more. Dill pickle slices are coated with panko bread crumbs and spices,...


    Air-Fryer Wasabi Crab Cakes

    With wasabi in both the crab cakes and the dipping sauce, this festive appetizer brings its own heat to...


    Air-Fryer Rosemary Sausage Meatballs

    2 reviews

    These air-fryer meatballs were created as hors d'oeuvres for a friend's wedding and became an instant hit. Now we enjoy...


    Air-Fryer Everything Bagel Chicken Strips

    1 review

    I love the flavor profile of everything bagels, so I re-created it with traditional breaded chicken fingers. Serve them with...

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    Air-Fryer Garlic-Rosemary Brussels Sprouts

    7 reviews

    This air-fryer Brussels sprouts recipe is my go-to Thanksgiving side dish. It's healthy and easy, and it doesn't take very...


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    56 Low-Carb Lunch Ideas You Can Eat Guilt-Free

    Counting carbs? Do a midday happy dance with these tasty low-carb lunch ideas.


    U.S. Chain Restaurants Are Now Required to Put This on Their Menu

    Some have already done this! Have you noticed?


    Pulled Pork Parfait

    I tried a version of this meaty parfait at Miller Park, the then-home of my favorite baseball team, the Milwaukee...


    Easy Sauteed Green Beans

    2 reviews

    —Nick Iverson, Lead Test Cook Taste of Home magazine.


    Italian Orange-Fig Cookies

    2 reviews

    This is one of the first holiday cookies I made when I found out I could no longer eat gluten....

    Ancient Grain Beef Stew

    2 reviews

    My version of beef stew is comfort food with a healthy twist. I use lentils and red quinoa rather than...


    Spicy Pork and Butternut Squash Ragu

    This recipe is a marvelously spicy combo that's perfect for cooler fall weather and satisfying after a day spent outdoors....


    Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice

    1 review

    Poultry and freezer basics inspired this deliciously healthy combo. I have a hard time getting my family to eat healthy,...


    Buffalo Wing Potatoes

    3 reviews

    I was getting tired of mashed and baked potatoes, so I decided to create something new. This potluck-ready recipe is...


    Chicken and Lentil Chili

    1 review

    I like to make a simple, hearty slow-cooked recipe at least once a week. You can mix this up the...


    Slow-Cooked Summer Squash

    1 review

    We love squash, but I got tired of fixing just plain squash and cheese. I decided to jazz up the...