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12 Smoothies to Supercharge Your Workout
Fuel your body with an energizing beverage.
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Banana-Walnut Bliss
Get energized for a workout with this banana smoothie. According to research published in the online scientific journal PLoS One,...
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My Go-To Kale Salad
Kale is a nutritious green vegetable rich in vitamins A, C and K, as well as calcium and iron. Massaging...
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Kiwi and Kale Smoothie
Get energized with some protein-packed green power! Combining veggies and fruit in a milk smoothie is a sweet way to...
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Sweet & Sour Tofu
Weight-loss bonus: A 2011 study published in The New England Journal of Medicine linked eating nutrient-rich whole grains such as...
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Salmon Sweet-Potato Curry
Weight-loss bonus: A 2012 study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that increased fish intake...
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Pork Tacos with Cabbage Slaw
Weight-loss bonus: Capsaicin, the phytochemical that gives the chipotle (or cayenne) in this recipe its fiery kick, may help rev...
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Steak & Barley Soup
Weight-loss bonus: With about four grams of fat in a two-ounce (60 g) serving, sirloin is one of the leanest...
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Nutty Pear & Goat Cheese Wraps
Weight-loss bonus: Though nuts are high in calories, recent Harvard studies found women who regularly consumed nut products were at...
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Smoked Salmon Sandwiches
Weight-loss bonus: A number of studies show that the fibre in rye bread can suppress your appetite, helping to keep...
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Chickpea Pecan Salad
Weight-loss bonus: Scientists in Spain found that a diet rich in legumes such as chickpeas can increase fat oxidation, helping...
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Quinoa Porridge with Vanilla Yogurt
Weight-loss bonus: Deliciously thick and creamy Greek yogurt contains about twice the hunger-quelling protein as traditional yogurt. To cut back...
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Oat Cocoa Smoothie
Weight-loss bonus: A recent Canadian study found that overweight women who exercised regularly and followed a high-dairy (and calorie-restricted) diet...
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Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Burrito
Treat every day like it's a feista with these yummy burritos.
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Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies
The smell of gingerbread baking is a welcome sign of the holidays. Here's a gluten-free version that anyone can enjoy.
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Peach Quick Bread
An easy and delicious breakfast bread
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Herbed Roast Vegetables
A comforting mix of vegetables baked until soft and sweet is even better when served with a thickened yogurt called...
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Greek Lamb & Tomato Salad
This garlicky lamb is slow-cooked until it practically falls off the bone.
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Spice-Rubbed Roast Chicken
This chicken has the fragrant flavours of the Middle East'your kitchen will smell amazing as this cooks. (This recipe can...
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Ginger-Soy Tenderloin
This Asian-inspired pork dish offers up lovely aromas, a little bite (thanks to the chili), and the crunch of fresh...
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Healthy Broccoli, Cranberry & Almond Salad
I like to blanch the broccoli for this recipe to remove a bit of the crunch 'just plunge the florets...
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Healthier Potato Panache
This is a colourful and zesty way to serve potatoes at holiday dinners (and offers more vegetable variety than traditional...
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Breakfast Skillet
This is a great breakfast or brunch to start the weekend because it's one that the whole family will dig...
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Salmon Salad Sandwich
This recipe is great if you have a leftover piece of salmon from the night before. (Canned salmon can be...
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Chicken Souvlaki Pita
This recipe is an easy version of souvlaki on a bun. The toppings you add are up to you and...
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Everything-but-the-kitchen-sink Salad
This salad helps keep me from wasting things in my crisper. And when I crave veggies, it's the meal I...
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Tomato Basil Soup
This is a simple recipe that can double as a sauce for pasta. Tomatoes are chock full of the antioxidant...
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Japanese Tomato & Tofu Soup
Dashi stock is the base for many Japanese dishes. It's sold as a powder and is available from most large...
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Chinese Chicken & Corn Soup
This soup can be spiced up with a sprinkle of cumin or paprika, or you can swap the chicken for...