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Nutrition 101

5 Ways Sugar Is Hiding in Your Food

Lisa Lillien is the author of the popular Hungry Girl website and email new...
Lisa Lillien is the author of the popular Hungry Girl website and email newsletter, featuring smart, funny advice on guilt-free eating. She is also the author of twelve books, six of which debuted at number one on the New York Times Best Sellers list. 
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How to Make the Ultimate Healthy Breakfast Smoothie

This healthy smoothie recipe is packed with protein, fiber, unsaturated fat...
This healthy smoothie recipe is packed with protein, fiber, unsaturated fats, and essential vitamins and minerals. Follow our simple formula, memorize the ingredient amounts, then customize to your liking. Even better, our supercharged breakfast smoothie tastes great and keeps you full until lunchtime. But first—here’s a breakdown of five essential ingredients that make the ultimate breakfast smoothie: Fruit: It’s the backbone of any smoothie recipe, but fruit plays a much larger role than simply adding sweetness. Fruit is an excellent source of fiber and the “good” kind of carbs that serve as an essential source of fuel. Bananas are a smoothie staple (and they’re a great source of potassium), and pair well with a wide variety of other fruits. Greek Yogurt: Protein is the missing link in many smoothie recipes, but adding a small amount of Greek yogurt—just ¼ cup—earns you six grams towards your daily goal. Yogurt also gives your smoothie a creamier consistency. Liquid: Unless you want to break your blender’s blades, all smoothies need a little liquid to combine properly. We like using unsweetened almond milk (it adds a touch of creaminess without extra calories or added sugar), but you can use any variety of unsweetened nut milk, freshly-squeezed orange juice, or just plain water.     Nut Butter: A scoop of your favorite nut butter adds satiating, unsaturated fats and a touch more protein to your smoothie. We love homemade almond butter for its incredible bang-for-your-buck nutrition. Leafy Greens: Last but not least, we love to sneak a handful of greens into our smoothies for an extra dose of fiber and key vitamins and minerals. Tender, mild-flavored greens such as baby spinach work best. We keep a running stock of frozen bananas to give our smoothies a thicker consistency, but a handful of ice achieves a similar effect. Optional mix-ins—fresh herbs such as basil and mint or fresh ginger—boost the flavor without affecting nutrition.
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The Surprising Reason Your Mouth Itches After Eating an Apple

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Essential Ingredients

6 Ways Yogurt Can Liven Up Your Breakfast

Think beyond the cup.
Think beyond the cup.
Nutrition 101

We Tried the Sirtfood Diet — Here's What We Thought

Dieters are clinically proven to lose up to 7 lbs. in a week, so we had to ...
Dieters are clinically proven to lose up to 7 lbs. in a week, so we had to try it for ourselves.
Health News

5 Dishes You Should Avoid (and the 5 You Should Order) at Mexican Restaurants

If you don't know a chimichanga from an enchilada, it can be a challenge to...
If you don't know a chimichanga from an enchilada, it can be a challenge to pick out the healthier options on a Mexican restaurant menu. Here's what you need to know to make the best choice.   5 Dishes You Should Avoid (and the 5 You Should Order) at Mexican Restaurants
Smart Choices

How to Reduce Sugar in Your Diet, According to a Chef

Chef Akhtar Nawab shares the sugar-slashing tips he learned along his perso...
Chef Akhtar Nawab shares the sugar-slashing tips he learned along his personal health journey.
Weight Loss

Want to Lose Weight? You Should Stop Counting Calories

No more meal math: Eating high-quality foods—including plenty of fat—is the...
No more meal math: Eating high-quality foods—including plenty of fat—is the new golden rule of weight loss.
Eating Smart

Can We Stop Worrying About Which Veggie Is "Dirtiest" Please?

Fresh. Food. Is. Not. Unhealthy.
Fresh. Food. Is. Not. Unhealthy.
News

What Are Phthalates—And Should We Be Worried?

This is one harmful chemical that you can't see or smell… and it may be lur...
This is one harmful chemical that you can't see or smell… and it may be lurking in your food.
Nutrition 101

 6 “Healthy” Snacks a Nutritionist Will Immediately Cut From Your Diet

They may look nutritious, but they're actually not so good for you.
They may look nutritious, but they're actually not so good for you.
Nutrition 101

Try This One Trick to Make Mushrooms MUCH More Nutritious

Here is how to select and store your mushrooms for maximum quality—plus an ...
Here is how to select and store your mushrooms for maximum quality—plus an easy way to increase the Vitamin D content.

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