Health News Channel - Healthy Living

The Best Type of Salt for Better Blood Pressure, According to Dietitians

It looks like salt and tastes like salt, but it can support lower blood pressure.

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Tomatoes vs. Blueberries: Which Has More Anti-Inflammatory Benefits?

When you’re trying to tame inflammation, should you add tomatoes or blueberries to your cart?

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High-Protein Chocolate-Quinoa Muffins

Packed with protein from quinoa, cottage cheese and eggs, these quinoa chocolate muffins make a satisfying breakfast or snack. A touch of espresso powder enhances the cocoa flavor, while ripe bananas and dark brown sugar add sweetness and depth.

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The Best Time of Day to Eat Carbs for Better Blood Sugar, According to Dietitians

A few simple tweaks can make a big difference for your blood sugar.

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What Happens to Your Blood Pressure When You Eat Beets Regularly

Raw, roasted, juiced or blended, there’s no wrong way to enjoy the blood pressure benefits of beets!

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Why the Flu Feels So Severe This Season—and What You Can Do About It

We asked a doctor for his expert take.

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14 High-Protein, Make-Ahead Breakfast Recipes for Weight Loss

Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Chelesa Zimmer , Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower.

Make breakfast feel effortless with these make-ahead recipes. From crowd-friendly quiches to portable overnight oats and chia puddings, these breakfast recipes are high in protein and lower in calories to help promote healthy weight loss. Whether you try our Spinach & White Bean Egg Bake with Feta or our Raspberry-Banana Yogurt Parfait, these breakfasts are easy options to save you some valuable time in the morning.

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Spinach & White Bean Egg Bake with Feta

Photographer: Alex Huang.

This savory, protein-rich egg bake combines spinach, white beans and feta cheese in a satisfying dish perfect for breakfast, brunch or a light dinner. Creamy cottage cheese helps create a soft, custard-like texture, while the oregano and crushed red pepper give the dish flavor.

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Raspberry-Banana Yogurt Parfait

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Ruth Skipworth.

This quick and easy raspberry and yogurt parfait combines creamy Greek-style yogurt with fiber-rich fruit and crunchy toasted pecans for a gut-friendly start to your day. Layering the ingredients in a jar makes for a portable, pretty and protein-packed meal that’s ready in minutes.

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Sheet-Pan Ham & Spinach Quiche

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Chelesa Zimmer , Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower.

This Sheet-Pan Ham & Spinach Quiche is your answer to effortless, protein-packed mornings. It delivers all the comforting flavors of a classic quiche in a format that’s perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd. Slice it into neat squares for make-ahead breakfasts, brunch buffets or even quick dinners paired with a simple green salad. Healthy, hearty and endlessly versatile, it’s a recipe you’ll return to again and again.

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Lemon-Poppyseed Overnight Oats

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser

These Lemon-Poppyseed Overnight Oats are a bright and refreshing twist on a breakfast classic. Creamy oats are infused with fresh lemon zest and juice, then stirred together with poppy seeds for a make-ahead breakfast that tastes like a lemon-poppyseed muffin in a jar. A touch of maple syrup adds sweetness to balance the tart lemon.

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High-Protein Breakfast Casserole

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood.

This high-protein breakfast casserole is the best way to start your day, packed with eggs, cottage cheese and veggies. Cottage cheese adds a creamy texture and increases the protein content without overpowering the flavor. Earthy mushrooms, bell pepper and sautéed kale bring flavor to every bite. Enjoy it warm or reheat slices throughout the week for a satisfying, veggie-filled breakfast.

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Black Bean & Pepper Jack Quiche

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless.

This black bean quiche with pepper Jack cheese is perfect for brunch or a light dinner. The creamy egg filling is packed with fiber-rich black beans, sweet peppers and spicy pepper Jack cheese for a flavorful kick. If you want to tame the heat, Monterey Jack cheese can be used in its place. Serve it with a simple green salad or fresh salsa on the side.

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Chocolate-Strawberry Baked Oats

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen

These chocolate-strawberry baked oats are a delicious breakfast that uses the classic pairing of sweet, ripe strawberries with chocolate. This dish gets its protein boost from cottage cheese, which blends beautifully into the oats while adding a subtle tang. For an extra protein punch, a scoop of protein powder works seamlessly into the mixture, making the oats an even more satisfying way to start the day.

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High-Protein Blueberry & Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

Photographer: Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen.

This high-protein blueberry and peanut butter chia pudding is a perfect make-ahead breakfast packed with fiber and protein to keep you energized throughout the day. Chia seeds soak up the blended almond milk and blueberries overnight, creating a creamy pudding that’s layered for a peanut butter-and-jelly effect.

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Berry Crumble Overnight Oats

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Clarie Spollen

With the perfect balance of creamy and crunchy textures, these berry crumble overnight oats will keep you satisfied all morning. The natural sweetness of the berries pairs beautifully with the cinnamon-spiced oat base, while the crumble topping adds a crunchy layer to each bite. The best part? You can use any mixture of berries or stick to your favorite—whether it’s juicy blueberries, tart raspberries, sweet strawberries or a blend of all three.

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Get Your Greens Quiche

photographer: Jen Causey, food stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle

This loaded vegetable quiche packs in the greens and skips the crust, making it easy to pull together while keeping all the savory flavors of a traditional quiche. We love earthy and tender-crisp collard greens in this quiche, but you can easily swap them out for another sturdy green like kale or Swiss chard.

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Spinach & Feta English Muffin Breakfast Casserole

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell

This spinach-and-feta breakfast casserole is a crowd-pleasing dish that makes a perfect centerpiece for your weekend brunch. A mashup between a breakfast sandwich and a strata, this dish layers split English muffins, creamy spinach, crumbled feta and a fluffy egg mixture. With just 20 minutes of prep, this easy-to-make dish offers a stress-free way to kick off your weekend morning.

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York Peppermint Pattie–Inspired Overnight Oats

Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Nicole Hopper, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong

These minty York Peppermint Pattie–inspired overnight oats come together in just minutes. It’s the perfect recipe for meal prep because you can store it in jars, giving you a grab-and-go breakfast that’s worth waking up for.

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Mini Crustless Quiches with Kale, Mushrooms & Feta

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

These crustless mini quiches with kale, mushrooms and feta cheese are a delicious option for breakfast, brunch or even a light lunch served with a salad on the side. While we love this flavor combination, they’re easily customizable, allowing you to switch up the vegetables or cheese to suit your preferences.

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Cranberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats

Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong

These fiber-rich cranberry cheesecake overnight oats will transform your breakfast into something special. Combining the tangy sweetness of cranberries with the rich, creamy flavors of cheesecake, these oats offer a delicious start to your day.

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The High-Protein, High-Fiber One-Skillet Dinner I Can't Stop Making

Beans and pesto combine for the ultimate quick meal.

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The ‘Bad’ Food a Cardiologist Recommends for Better Heart Health

Good news for chocolate lovers!

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15 Weeknight-Friendly Vegetarian Mediterranean Diet Dinners

Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

With these easy dinner recipes, healthy eating doesn’t have to wait until you have lots of time to cook. In 30 minutes or less, you can prepare one of these vegetarian dishes, packed with whole grains, healthy fats and leafy greens to align with the Mediterranean diet. So no matter which recipe you try from this list, from our Easy Veggie Fried Rice or our Chickpea Noodle Soup, you can rest assured that your weeknight dinner will be easy, healthy and delicious.

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Easy Veggie Fried Rice

Photographer: Abbey Littlejohn.

This easy fried rice is packed with quick-cooking veggies, including zucchini, carrot and green beans. Leftover cooked brown rice can be used here if you have it—you’ll need 2 cups.

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Chopped Broccoli & Chickpea Salad

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Ruth Skipworth.

This hearty broccoli-chickpea salad is packed with satisfying texture and flavor from tender chickpeas, crunchy almonds, sweet golden raisins and tangy feta cheese. A mash of feta forms the base of the creamy, lemony dressing, coating every bite.

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Portobello “Philly Cheesesteak” Sandwiches

Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali.

Cheesesteaks are a Philadelphia classic, known for thinly sliced beef piled high and smothered in a gooey cheese sauce. This meat-free twist swaps in meaty portobello mushrooms, capturing all the savory flavor and satisfying texture of the original, no steak required.

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Chickpea Noodle Soup

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Chelesa Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower.

This cozy noodle soup is the kind of simple meal that’s worth keeping in your weeknight rotation. It starts with an aromatic base of carrots, celery and onion simmered in vegetable broth and gets heartiness plus fiber and some plant-based protein from chickpeas and whole-wheat rotini. Light yet satisfying, this chickpea noodle soup is perfect for cold evenings, easy lunches or anytime you need a bowl of comfort.

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Easy White Bean Skillet

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser.

This easy white bean skillet brings together pantry staples and fresh greens for a comforting plant-based meal. Sweet onion, tomatoes and garlic form a rich, savory base for creamy white beans. A handful of spinach adds freshness and color, and a sprinkle of Parmesan ties everything together with salty richness. Served alongside toasted whole-wheat baguette slices for dipping, it’s a fast, satisfying dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights or a simple weekend supper.

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Marry Me White Bean Soup

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall.

This Marry Me White Bean Soup borrows inspiration from the beloved Marry Me Chicken recipe with a combination of sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, cream and Parmesan. Here, those same flavors are transformed into a hearty, soul-warming vegetarian soup with white beans taking center stage. Finished with basil and extra cheese, it’s cozy, crowd-pleasing and sure to win hearts at the table.

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Broccoli-Cheddar Butter Beans

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood.

These broccoli-Cheddar butter beans are a cozy dish that will remind you of broccoli-Cheddar soup, but in a convenient skillet. Tender butter beans add creaminess and plant-based protein, making the dish filling enough for a main course. Broccoli florets bring color, while sharp Cheddar cheese melts in for that classic flavor. Everything comes together in one pan, creating a thick texture that’s perfect for scooping up with crusty bread.

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Pesto Pasta with Peas & Tomatoes

Ali Redmond

This Pesto Pasta with Peas & Tomatoes is a bright, flavorful dish that comes together quickly. Pasta is cooked alongside frozen sweet peas, then tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes and basil pesto for a fresh, herbaceous finish. You can serve it warm or chilled, making it perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks or picnics. A sprinkle of Parmesan and a squeeze of lemon add the perfect final touch.

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20-Minute Black Bean Soup

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless.

This easy black bean soup takes only 20 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for busy weeknights when you want something satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. Canned black beans help speed things up, and taco seasoning and fire-roasted tomatoes help build rich, savory flavor in just minutes. Cream cheese melted in at the end gives this soup a silky texture. Pair it with warm tortillas or crusty bread for a simple, comforting meal.

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Chickpea Grain Bowl with Feta & Tomatoes

Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Shannon Goforth, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali.

This chickpea-farro grain bowl is a hearty dish that’s packed with plant-based protein, fiber and tons of fresh flavor. Farro, a whole grain with a nutty taste and chewy texture, forms the base and pairs perfectly with tender chickpeas and veggies. If you don’t have farro on hand, you can easily swap in quinoa, brown rice or barley.

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No-Cook Black Bean Taco Bowls

Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food Stylist: Sammy Mila, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek.

These black bean taco bowls with lime crema are a refreshing no-cook meal that's perfect for busy days. They feature hearty black beans, veggies and zesty toppings layered over crispy cabbage and lettuce. The lime crema adds a tangy, creamy finish that brings all the flavors together. Enjoy these effortless bowls with the suggested toppings below, or customize them with your own favorites.

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High-Protein Caprese Chickpea Salad

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

This caprese chickpea salad is a fresh, protein- and fiber-packed, plant-based twist on the classic Italian favorite. It combines creamy mozzarella pearls, juicy cherry tomatoes and fragrant fresh basil with hearty chickpeas for a satisfying dish. A simple balsamic vinaigrette ties everything together with a tangy-sweet finish. It’s quick to prepare, colorful and bursting with summery flavor.

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20-Minute Chickpea Soup

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Craig Huff, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong.

When dinner needs to happen fast, turn to this creamy chickpea soup that’s pulled together in just 20 minutes. Cream cheese melts right into this zesty soup for a velvety texture that feels cozy and comforting. Garnished with cilantro and crunchy tortilla strips, it’s a one-pot meal that’s weeknight-friendly and crowd-pleasing.

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5-Ingredient Avocado & Chickpea Salad

Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Sammy Mila, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco.

This avocado-and-chickpea salad is a fresh, flavorful dish that comes together in minutes. Made with just five ingredients, it’s as simple as it is satisfying. Creamy avocado pairs perfectly with hearty chickpeas for a filling, plant-based meal. With no cooking required and minimal prep, it’s a perfect quick lunch or dinner.

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Curried Butter Beans

photographer: Jen Causey, food stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle

Tender butter beans combine with red curry paste and aromatic spices in this hearty plant-based dish. We use butter beans here, but any white bean, like cannellini or navy, would work. Enjoy it on its own or serve it over brown rice or whole-grain noodles for a more filling meal.

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He's Rating All of the Food in the Olympic Village, and We're Sat for Every Review

From fresh pasta to tiramisu, we’re drooling.

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