handmadehealth:

Run right.

101 Simple Salads for the Season

gettingtomygoalweightby2012:

It’s easy to be misled into thinking that you are eating healthy. One of the biggest problems when eating salads is the dressing. Although yes, salads are good for you and low in calories, often the silent killer is the dressing that adds on hundreds of unwanted and unnecessary calories. After while, you start to get puzzled why your efforts in eating right and exercising are not working.

Becareful of what you add to your food.

peacelovefitness:

Detox Smoothie

• 1 1/4 cups (310 ml) pineapple juice
• juice from 1/4 a lemon
• handful fresh spinach leaves
• 1/4 tsp fresh grated ginger

This super detox smoothie is great for alkalizing your system. It is refreshing and packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and enzymes.

sleepingwithghosts:

broccoli and red pepper quesadillas

(click the photo to get the recipe)

healthyisclassy:

Top 20 SkinnyTaste.com Recipes from 2010

1. Asian Glazed Drumsticks
2. Barbacoa Beef
3. Cilantro Lime Shrimp
4. Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Green Chile Sauce
5. Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp
6. Broiled Tilapia with Thai Coconut Curry Sauce
7. Asian Turkey Meatballs with Sesame Lime Sauce
8. Filipino Chicken Adobo
9. Shepard’s Pie Lightened Up
10. Chicken Ropa Vieja
11. Chicken Enchiladas
12. Spinach Lasagna Rolls
13. Skinny Italian Spinach Meatballs
14. Spinach Manicotti
15. Roasted Broccoli with Smashed Garlic
16. Skinny Taco Dip
17. Skinny Tzatziki
18. Pumpkin Pie Dip
19. Sweet Potato Pie
20. Strawberry Squares

healthyisclassy:

1. Roasted Shrimp and Broccoli.
2. Pot Sticker Burgers with Spicy Asian Claws.
3. Crispy Southwest Chicken Wraps.
4. Banana French Toast.

hungryrunner:

[image via Greatist]

Greatist knows me. Like, really knows me. If you’re like me and like your meals to be delicious but also ready in a relatively short amount of time (basically the ground rules for any meal I ever make), then you’ll want to check out all 52 of these quick and healthy meals. I was going to pick out a few of my favorites to share, but honestly, all of them sound so tasty that I cannot hold some above the others. I plan on trying all of these at some point and I cannot wait!

healthysexyhappy:

Knock out your fiber needs with cholesterol-lowering oatmeal! Just one serving of oatmeal (1/2 cup dry) has 2 grams of soluble fiber. According to the Mayo Clinic, 10 grams or more of soluble fiber daily decreases your total and LDL (bad) cholesterol. We’ve got tasty ways to get your day started right by enjoying high-fiber oatmeal. For each bowl, start with 1/2 cup of instant or dry oatmeal. Cook according to package directions, then add our delicious themed toppings.

• Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

You’ll definitely love the pumpkin flavor in this sweet bowl of oatmeal.

Ingredients:
* 2 tablespoons fat-free vanilla yogurt
* 1 tablespoon pumpkin butter
* 1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Nutrition: 137 cal., 2 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 44 mg sodium, 27 g carb., 2 g fiber, 4 g pro.

• Cheesy Hash Brown Oatmeal

This recipe is a staff favorite! The oats blend right in with the hash browns for a south-of-the-border taste.

Ingredients:
* 1/4 cup cooked hash brown potatoes
* 2 tablespoons shredded Monterey Jack cheese
* 1 tablespoon salsa

Nutrition: 244 cal., 11 g total fat (4 g sat. fat), 13 mg chol., 310 mg sodium, 29 g carb., 3 g fiber, 8 g pro.

• Tropical Coconut Oatmeal 

Get whisked away to the tropics with a bet-you-never-tried-it combo of flavors in this oatmeal.

Ingredients:
* 1 tablespoon macadamia nuts, chopped
* 2 tablespoons toasted, shredded coconut
* 2 tablespoons dried pineapple

Nutrition: 262 cal., 13 g total fat (6 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 54 mg sodium, 34 g carb., 4 g fiber, 5 g pro.

• Hot Cocoa Oatmeal 

Think hot cocoa mix only goes a mug? We’ve re-envisioned it as an oatmeal topper.

Ingredients:
* 1 tablespoon instant hot cocoa mix
* 2 tablespoons mini marshmallows

Nutrition: 221 cal., 3 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 156 mg sodium, 44 g carb., 3 g fiber, 5 g pro.

• Bacon & Salsa Oatmeal

This oatmeal recipe proves that you can still enjoy bacon on a heart-healthy diet if you eat it in moderation.

Ingredients:
* 1 strip chopped, cooked bacon
* 2 tablespoons reduced-fat cheddar cheese
* 2 tablespoons diced tomato
* 1 tablespoon sliced green onion

Nutrition: 172 cal., 8 g total fat (3 g sat. fat), 17 mg chol., 295 mg sodium, 16 g carb., 2 g fiber, 10 g pro.

• Blueberry Nut Oatmeal 

No pancakes here! Transition traditional flapjacktoppers into oatmeal flavor-boosters.
Ingredients:
* 1/4 cup blueberries
* 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
* 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Nutrition: 204 cal., 7 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 7 mg sodium, 34 g carb., 3 g fiber, 4 g pro.

• Apple Crisp Oatmeal 

Crisp apples, granola, and almonds put bite in your oatmeal bowl.

Ingredients:
* 1/2 cup chopped apple
* 2 tablespoons low-fat granola
* 1 tablespoon chopped almonds
* 1/8 teaspoon apple pie spice

Nutrition: 200 cal., 6 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 40 mg sodium, 34 g carb., 5 g fiber, 6 g pro.

• Peanut Butter Cup Oatmeal

A dab of peanut butter and a sprinkle of chocolate chips are all you need to jazz up your oatmeal.

Ingredients:
* 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
* 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips

Nutrition: 257 cal., 14 g total fat (5 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 78 mg sodium, 27 g carb., 3 g fiber, 8 g pro.

• Turtle Sundae Oatmeal 

Pure indulgence, this sweet treat hardly seems like another boring oatmeal breakfast.

Ingredients:
* 1/4 cup fat-free whipped dessert topping
* 2 tablespoons pecans
* 1 tablespoon sugar-free caramel dessert topping

Nutrition: 252 cal., 12 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 45 mg sodium, 34 g carb., 3 g fiber, 4 g pro.

• Trail Mix Oatmeal

Bring trail mix to your breakfast table by tossing the grab-and-go bits on your oatmeal.

Ingredients:
* 2 tablespoons mix dried fruit bits
* 2 tablespoons dry-roasted mixed nuts
* 1 tablespoon flaxseed

Nutrition: 276 cal., 14 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 18 mg sodium, 33 g carb., 6 g fiber, 8 g pro. Can’t get enough oats? Read on for even morerecipes that use this heart-smart whole grain.