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Since so many of you are grilling this Summer, here are 10 delicious BBQ recipes that are jam-packed with nutrients, yet low in calories. I hope you enjoy and find these helpful!

1. APRICOT-GLAZED GRILLED CHICKEN <== Click!
Apricot-glazed grilled chicken thighs are a great try for your next backyard barbecue session. These juicy marinated chicken thighs are worth getting your fingers sticky for! We recommend serving them with a big helping of greens or roasted veggies on the side. Recipe…

I wanted to share 9 healthy dips that are all under 200 calories and perfect with veggies and/or grilled chicken or shrimp. I hope you find these helpful and delicious! 

1. GOLDEN TURMERIC HUMMUS <== CLICK!
Golden hued from turmeric, this easy-to-make 8-ingredient dip is also vegan and gluten free. Enjoy this riff on hummus with crackers and veggies or as a spread on wraps and sandwiches. Recipe makes 10 servings.

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 84; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g;…

There’s nothing more fun than a summer barbecue. Just the thought of the food, fun and summer vibes can instantly make you happy… and hungry. While all these things are good reasons to get together, the food table might leave you stumped as you look for healthy options.

Fortunately, though, most barbecue spreads offer hidden healthy gems if you know what to look for. Here are the best choices (and the rationale why) — plus some recipe inspiration to help you decide what dish or drink to…

If you enjoy a cocktail to two, but don’t want to pack on the pounds this Summer, I’ve got 10 tips for you below that will help cut down on the calories. I’ve also included 20 lower-calorie cocktail recipes further below that I think you’ll enjoy. I hope you find this helpful!

10 Tips for Cutting Down the Cocktail Calories 

Alcoholic drinks can be a sneaky source of calories, sugar, and even salt—but not when you play bartender. Here are 10 tips for cutting down the calories while still…

You can improve the health of your heart and reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease by eating certain foods every day. Here are the top 15 foods for your heart, to help you maximize this week’s challenge:

1. Eat fish high in omega-3s, such as salmon, tuna, mackerel, herring and trout.
2. A handful of nuts such as almonds or walnuts will satisfy your hunger and help your heart.
3. Berries are chock full of heart-healthy phytonutrients and soluble fiber. Try blueberries,…

What do mac and cheese, pizza and pasta all have in common? If you answered, “Umm, they’re delicious,” you’d be right. But they’re also heavy in (the wrong kind of) carbs and can leave you feeling tired and annoyed. We’ve gathered some of the most notorious processed carb foods and found 9 delicious, low-carb alternatives to satisfy any craving. Just click the 9 recipe titles below for the recipes...

1. Delicious Zucchini Lasagna 
You won’t miss the noodles in this meaty, cheesy lasagna…

An ounce of walnuts offers 4 grams of protein, 2 grams of fiber, and 7 grams of healthy fat — all of which help you feel full and energized.

They're also a good source of magnesium and phosphorous, important minerals for bone health.

Here are 7 delicious walnut recipes I think you’ll enjoy - just click on the recipe titles below!

1. SWEET POTATO BROWNIES <== Click!
Chocolaty, dense and chewy, these decadent-tasting brownies are actually made with healthy ingredients. Sweet potatoes…

Strawberries are jam-packed with nutrients, so we wanted to ouline the Top 10 Health Benefits of Strawberries, and then offer 21 Easy Ways to Enjoy Them.

1. Helps burn stored fat
The red coloring contains anthocyanins, which stimulate the burning of stored fat. When a group of animals was fed a high-fat diet along with anthocyanins, they gained 24 percent less weight than the animals eating the high-fat diet without added anthocyanins. (The Journal of Agriculture and Food…

You crossed the finish line, crushed your circuit routine or cranked out your last set at the squat rack — but you’re not done yet. For optimal health and exercise results, you need to cap off every sweat session with these five post-workout tasks.

1. STRETCH ANY MUSCLES YOU WORKED

Static stretching (Think: bend and hold) is best reserved for after your workouts. A comprehensive review published in The Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports concluded that pre-exercise…

Watermelon is jam-packed with nutrients, including beta-carotene, folate, vitamin C, a variety of B vitamins, several important minerals, and cancer-fighting antioxidants!

Following are the 13 most amazing health benefits, as well as a delicious Watermelon Mojito recipe. Enjoy!

1. Alkalizing: The key to fighting and preventing diseases is to create an alkaline environment in your body. Watermelons are rich in nutrients that are alkaline-forming and that alkalizes the body.

2.…