23 High-Protein Sheet-Pan Dinners

Close Photo: Ali Redmond Put your sheet pan to work with these tasty dinner recipes! Each dish is prepared in a sheet pan before being popped into the oven to cook, so you’ll have less mess to clean up after dining. They’re alsohigh in protein—boasting at least 15 grams per serving—which can helprepair muscles, energize your body, regulate digestionand so much more. Options like our Sheet-Pan Lemon-Pepper Chicken with Broccoli & Tomatoes and Sheet-Pan Shrimp Fajitas make for a delicious and easy meal you want to make again and again....

January 18, 2025 · 11 min · 2144 words · Megan Ramirez

23 High-Protein Vegetarian Meals That Aren't Tofu

Close Photo:Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle, Food Stylist: Renu Dhar Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle, Food Stylist: Renu Dhar While it is nutritious and versatile, tofu isn’t the only protein option out there for a vegetarian eating pattern. This collection of flavorful meatless meals offers at least15 grams of proteinper serving fromother tasty foodslike beans, lentils, eggs, and cheese to supportincreased satiety, healthy digestion and strong bones....

January 18, 2025 · 10 min · 2098 words · William Gonzales

23 High-Protein, Diabetes-Friendly Dinners for Summer

Close Photo: Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman You can’t go wrong when using seasonal ingredients likezucchini, spinach and green beansto make a tasty summer dinner. Not only are these in-season recipes low in saturated fat and sodium-conscious for those following adiabetes-friendly eating pattern, but they also haveat least 15 grams of proteinper serving from ingredients like hearty legumes, lean meats and fish. Recipes like our Salmon Rice Bowl and Creamy Chicken, Mushroom & Spinach Skillet Casserole are sure to become staples in your home during the warmer months and beyond....

January 18, 2025 · 11 min · 2291 words · Kelly Hernandez

23 High-Protein, Low-Carb Chicken Recipes Perfect for Dinner

Close Photograher: Greg Dupree Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer. Try one of these high-protein chicken recipes for dinner tonight. Each recipe has at least 15 grams of protein per serving and uses chicken thighs, breasts or cutlets to create a hearty meal. Recipes like Feta & Roasted Red Pepper Stuffed Chicken Breast and Baked Lemon-Pepper Chicken have no more than 15 g of carbohydrates per serving and can be paired with a side salad or roasted veggies for a balanced dinner....

January 18, 2025 · 10 min · 2124 words · Nathan Ruiz

23 Ice Cold Drinks to Cool You Down on a Hot Summer Day

Close Photo: Victor Protasio You can count on these healthy, refreshing beverages to help you chill out when the heat goes haywire. These alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks use summer produce like cantaloupe, watermelon and strawberries to bring fruity freshness to a hot day. Recipes like our Sparkling Strawberry-Ginger Lemonade and Frozen Mojito are delicious, cold refreshments that are sure to hit the spot. 01of 23Frozen MojitoView RecipeThis frozen blender cocktail pays homage to the classic Cuban mojito cocktail, a refreshing blend of mint, limes, sugar and rum....

January 18, 2025 · 11 min · 2135 words · William Shea

23 Low-Calorie Lunch Ideas

Close Looking for a way to switch up your typical lunch salad or sandwich? Try one of these healthy and delicious low-calorie lunch ideas. With450 calories or fewerin each serving, these light and filling lunches can help you reach your nutritional goals while feeling full and satisfied. Recipes like ourChopped Veggie Grain Bowls with Turmeric DressingandAvocado Toast with Burratawill be sure to give your day a healthy and flavorful boost....

January 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1657 words · Sarah Guzman

23 Low-Calorie Lunches That Are Diabetes-Friendly

Close You’ll look forward to the midday meal when these healthy dishes are on the menu. Make lunches for the week with one of our simple meal-prep recipes, or try a veggie-packed sandwich for a bright, fresh bite. Whatever you choose, you’re in for a light, low-calorie lunch that’s perfect for toting to work or enjoying at home. Recipes like our Lemon-Roasted Vegetable Hummus Bowls and Spiced Grilled Chicken with Cauliflower “Rice” Tabbouleh focus on complex carbs, like whole grains, and stick toheart-healthy levels of saturated fat and sodium, so you know they will fit into a diabetes-friendly eating pattern....

January 18, 2025 · 11 min · 2160 words · Christopher Jackson

23 Low-Carb Dinners That Can Help Support Brain Health

Close Dinner tonight can be nutritious and delicious, thanks to these recipes. With15 grams of carbohydrates or fewer per serving, these meals are ideal for those looking to maintain a low-carb eating pattern. These dishes also feature ingredients like fish, leafy green vegetables and eggs, which all helpsupport your brain, improve memory and reduce risk of cognitive decline. Recipes like Scallops & Cherry Tomatoes with Caper-Butter Sauce and One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Broccoli are flavor-packed dinners that can help you meet your nutritional goals....

January 18, 2025 · 10 min · 2055 words · Robin Anthony

23 Low-Carb, High-Protein Sunday Dinners

Close Enjoy a healthy and delicious Sunday dinner with these low-carb recipes. These recipes have no more than 15 grams of carbohydrates per serving. Plus, each dinner is high in protein thanks to ingredients like chicken and salmon. Try recipes like Air-Fryer Salmon Cakes and Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers for a filling and flavorful dinner. 01of 23Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream SauceView RecipeThough a chicken cutlet may be a chicken breast cut in half, this recipe shows how to make chicken cutlets with double the deliciousness....

January 18, 2025 · 9 min · 1870 words · Pamela Bennett

23 Low-Sodium Dinners for High Blood Pressure

Close These low-sodium dinners are delicious ways to stay satisfied until bedtime. Each dish meets ourheart-healthy nutrition parameters, focusing on ingredients that are low in sodium like lean proteins, healthy fats and fiber-packed veggies. Plus, each recipe has at least 20% of your daily needs (at least 940 milligrams) ofpotassium, which can help support healthy blood pressure levels, muscle health, improve mental clarity and increase energy levels. Recipes like our Spicy Orange Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry and our Superfood Chopped Salad with Salmon & Creamy Garlic Dressing are balanced and tasty dishes that support your heart health....

January 18, 2025 · 11 min · 2181 words · Robert Roberson

23 Make-Ahead Diabetes-Friendly Desserts

Close A little planning goes a long way with these delicious recipes! You’ll have one less thing to worry about this holiday season, since these desserts are perfect for making in advance. These dishes will satisfy your sweet tooth while meeting our parameters for adiabetes-appropriate eating pattern, since they are lower in saturated fat, carbs, calories and sodium. You’ll want to try options like our Almond & Pear Rose Tarts or our Cranberry-Coconut Oatmeal Cookies for a delightful dessert that will make holiday hosting a breeze....

January 18, 2025 · 10 min · 1972 words · Elizabeth Chen

23 Mediterranean Diet Chicken Recipes That Are Full of Flavor

Close TheMediterranean dietis full of fresh ingredients like lemon, feta cheese, basil and olive oil. Recipes like Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore with Polenta and Hasselback Caprese Chicken are packed with flavor and will make following this diet achievable and delicious. 01of 23Chicken, Feta & Cucumber Couscous BowlsView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickeyt, Prop Stylist: Julia BaylessThis dish combines nutrient-rich vegetables such as cucumber and tomato with protein sources like juicy chicken....

January 18, 2025 · 10 min · 2075 words · Jonathan Gibson

23 Mediterranean Diet Dinners in Three Steps or Less

Close These delicious dinner recipes align with the Mediterranean diet—one of the healthiest eating patternsto follow. They are packed with produce, whole grains, proteins and healthy fats for meals that are as nutritionally balanced as they are flavorful.These dishes are made especially easy with only three steps or less to prepare, so you can have a tasty, nutritious dinner on the table without a lot of fuss.Recipes like our Veggistrone and Spinach, Feta & Rice Casserole are healthy, satisfying choices for any night of the week....

January 18, 2025 · 11 min · 2232 words · Vicki Harrison

23 Mediterranean Diet Dinners That Support Gut Health

Close Photo: Photography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Ruth Blackburn 01of 23Gochujang-Glazed Tempeh & Brown Rice BowlsView RecipeIf you’re a tempeh skeptic, you’ve probably never had the firm soy-based slabs slathered with a sweet-and-spicy barbecue sauce. We give this easy BBQ tempeh combo a punch of umami with tamari and add a little heat courtesy of gochujang. It’s easy to put your own spin on this recipe; see Variations (below) for some riffs....

January 18, 2025 · 10 min · 2091 words · Christopher Brooks

23 Must-Have Side Dishes for a Diabetes-Friendly Holiday

Close Celebrating the holidays has never been easier or more delicious, thanks to these healthy side dishes. These recipes keep carbohydrates in check, and they’re lower in saturated fat and sodium, so they fit intoa diabetes-friendly eating pattern. From Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows to Balsamic Oven-Roasted Carrots, these flavorful side dishes will be the star of your dinner plate. 01of 23Charred Green Beans with Mustard Vinaigrette & HazelnutsView RecipeOur go-to trick for this crunchy, mustardy vegan side dish: Use a grill basket—it lets you cook all the things that would ordinarily fall through the grill grates, no skewering required....

January 18, 2025 · 11 min · 2160 words · Joseph Hansen