Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

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    Why You Should Eat Dessert for Breakfast—Really!

    Dessert for breakfast? Yep! Some scientists think this can help you eat better the rest of the day, so we...


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    10 Stuffing Recipes that Amp Up Flavor and Cut Back Calories

    Want the skinny on a healthy, happy and yummy Thanksgiving? These easy stuffing recipes are loaded with the comforting...


    63 Turmeric Recipes to Help Reduce Inflammation

    Turmeric is a key ingredient in many Indian and Middle Eastern dishes but is usually found at the back of...


    13 Foods Cardiologists Try to Never Eat

    Day in and day out cardiologists see the effects of what a poor diet can do to your heart. While...


    Uncle Merle’s Bloody Mary

    I had a very good friend who was not related to me, but everyone called him "Uncle Merle". He gave...


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    30 Recipes for a Healthy Christmas Dinner

    From appetizers to desserts, here are plenty of healthy Christmas recipes everyone can appreciate.


    Your Healthy Meal Plan For November

    Embrace seasonal favorites with a month-long healthy meal plan, perfect for cozy November nights.


    55 Clean Eating Recipes

    Jump start a healthy lifestyle with help from these clean eating recipes. From festive omelets to garlic chicken and spiced...

    Spiced Rum Fruitcake

    3 reviews

    This fruitcake not only can be made weeks ahead, it tastes better that way! You can substitute Brazil nuts, pecans...


    Finnish Mulled Wine

    1 review

    I found this recipe stuck in the pages of my Finnish grandmother's Bible. It takes 24 hours to make. Store...


    Tomato Apple Chutney

    1 review

    During the fall and winter, I love to make different kinds of chutney to give as hostess gifts. Cook this...


    Cranberry and Roasted Beet Salad

    I created this as a healthy, tasty side dish to complement Christmas dinner. This enticing substitute for cranberry relish is...


    Double Cranberry Banana Bread

    4 reviews

    We love quick breads, and I've found that they freeze nicely if properly wrapped. This is a scrumptious recipe to...


    Chickpea Tortilla Soup

    8 reviews

    This vegan tortilla soup recipe is healthy, filling and family-friendly! We love how hearty and flavorful it is. We like...


    Cranberry Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas

    2 reviews

    Whether canned or homemade, cranberry sauce delivers a healthy dose of vitamins to this dish. A little bit sweet and...


    Rice with Collard Greens Relish

    This is a staple in my country of origin, Zimbabwe. It is served with sadza; a cornmeal-based stiff porridge that...


    Artichoke Spread with Garlic Bread

    4 reviews

    I've tried several different artichoke dip recipes, but this one is the absolute best! I serve it at nearly every...

    Turkey Sandwich with Raspberry-Mustard Spread

    2 reviews

    My hearty sandwich has different yet complementary flavors and textures. It's filled with flavor and nutrients, without all the unhealthy...


    Marinara-Mozzarella Dip

    Talk about an easy marinara mozzarella dip! With just three ingredients and two loaves of baguette-style French bread, you'll have...


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    60 Healthy Side Dishes That Are Super Delicious

    You don't have to feel guilty as you pile your plate high with these healthy side dishes.


    10 Iron-Rich Foods

    If you’re tired of being tired, you may need to add more foods high in iron to your diet. An...


    49 Low-Carb Appetizer Recipes

    Low-carb recipes for appetizers ensure everyone at your next party, tailgate, open house or backyard shindig will feel good...


    49 Low-Carb Thanksgiving Recipes

    Thanksgiving is the time to indulge, so do it with low-carb recipes that have less than 8 carbs per serving....

    47 Healthy Weeknight Meals Your Kids Will Love

    Got a picky eater? Don't despair! These healthy dinners for kids are right up their alley.


    Is Cornstarch Gluten Free?

    Peggy Woodward, RDN has insight (and helpful hints) for a reader who wonders, "Is cornstarch gluten free?"


    11 Healthy Breakfast Ideas That Aren’t Eggs

    You don’t have to resort to a sad bowl of bran cereal to start your day off right.


    10 Foods to Eat for Healthy Hair

    Healthy hair starts with what you feed it. Want proof? Here are the foods to eat for healthy hair, with...


    9 Benefits of Drinking Water

    Here are nine ways drinking water can help your health.


    Cranberry Orange Almond Quick Bread

    6 reviews

    You can customize this bread to your family's specific tastes. Try dried apricots and pecans, or dried blueberries and hazelnuts....