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As the weather gets cooler, soup becomes a comforting go-to and an easy way to help reach your vegetable quota for the day. Each of these recipes contain at least two servings of vegetables and has fewer than 350 calories. Make a big batch for your family or for leftovers to enjoy during the week.

1. CURRIED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

With butternut squash as the star in this vegetarian-based soup, this recipe is an ideal meatless Monday meal. To decrease the 30-minute prep time even more,…

As the weather gets colder, it’s nearly that time of a year for a delicious casserole. Whether you prefer veggies and rice or chicken and potatoes, there’s something for everyone in this roundup of 9 comforting casseroles.

Just click each of the recipe titles below (e.g. "VEGETABLE RICE CASSEROLE") and you'll open a new tab to that recipe!

1. VEGETABLE RICE CASSEROLE

Sneak a serving or two of veggies into the kiddos’ dinner with this creamy mix of mushrooms, spinach, brown rice, and…

When it comes to your fitness routine the time you spend sweating it out in the gym tends to get all the credit—but it shouldn’t. “The workout is actually the easiest part of a fitness routine,” says Jay Cardiello, celebrity trainer and Gold’s Gym Fitness Institute member.

“Whether you walk, jog, lift weights, or do CrossFit, an hour is only four percent of your day, and you can’t [make that more important than] the 23 other hours.”

Things like good nutrition and quality sleep matter…

Here are 10 excellent “make-ahead” breakfast recipes that are all so delicious, and the perfect balance of all the right nutrients working together!

1. APPLE PIE BREAKFAST BOWL

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 290; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 3mg; Sodium: 110mg; Carbohydrate: 65g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 20g; Protein: 15g

2. PEANUT BUTTER BREAKFAST COOKIES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 299; Total Fat: 15g; Saturated Fat: 3g;…

Garbanzo beans (or chickpeas) are a good source of protein, fiber, folic acid, and manganese. Although mostly used in hummus and on salads, there are so many other great uses for this superfood.

Here are 30 different garbanzo bean recipes I think you’ll love!

Snacks and Appetizers

1. Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

Whoever coined the phrase "simplicity at its finest" must've had chickpeas in mind, and this recipe proves how right they were. Since it doesn't use anything but a dash of olive…

Creating harmony between family, work and health can feel like a never-ending circus. But life is about finding balance, and each morning can be a fresh start. Below are six habits that set healthy folks up for success. Try incorporating them into your morning routine to make the rest of the day feel less chaotic.

1. THEY EAT VEGGIES AT BREAKFAST

You may already be eating the most important meal of the day, but is it optimally fueling your body? Simply having a slice of toast or bowl of…

While there’s nothing wrong with indulging in a craving for a scoop of ice cream or margarita every so often, too much sugar has negative health effects and can be detrimental to weight loss. The FDA recommends getting no more than 10% of your daily calories from added sugars, and defines them as sugars added during processing or packaging. This includes syrups, honey and concentrated fruit or vegetable juices with more sugar than would be expected from the same volume of 100% fruit or…

Whether you’re hitting the beach, tanning by the pool or just trying to look and feel your best this summer, it’s important to incorporate fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables into your diet. With all that sunshine comes foods that are packed with antioxidants, nutrients and water to rehydrate your long summer days.

Although eating certain foods can’t automatically prompt weight loss, replacing high-calorie foods with low-calorie ones can shift you toward burning more calories than you…

Condiments can either help your fat loss efforts by offering healthy nutrients that help improve your metabolism and keep you full, energized, and satisfied longer… or they can totally sabotage your success. The following are the top 6 healthiest condiments that are both delicious and packed- with healthy fat-burning nutrients.

Hummus: this is generally a healthy mix of garbanzo beans (also known as chick peas) and olive oil, which is a great blend of natural starchy carbs, protein, and…

Some “nutrition bars” (meal replacement bars, protein bars, energy bars, etc.) are okay … while others are nothing more than “candy bars in disguise." And none of them are “ideal” because they are processed.

If you’re looking to lose fat, fuel up for a race, or just improve your overall health, it’s always best to choose whole “real” natural foods. But if you're in a rush – and don’t have a (much healthier) HOME-MADE bar ready in the fridge, then pay close attention to the label on the bar…