Read More:Gut Health: Prebiotics, Probiotics and the “Forgotten Organ” To help you boost your good-gut bacteria count, we created this 7-day gut health diet plan that features foods that promote healthy bacteria growth and maintenance. We’ve included healthyprobioticfoods (like yogurt, kimchi, kefir and kombucha) that deposit helpful bacteria into the gut, as well asprebioticfoods (like high-fiber fruits, vegetables and whole grains) that feed the good-gut bacteria. We left out foods that have the tendency toharm your gut, like highly processed, refined foods that contain additives and preservatives, artificial sweeteners and red meat....

Prep Time:5 minsTotal Time:5 minsServings:1Yield:1 cupJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:5 minsTotal Time:5 minsServings:1Yield:1 cup Prep Time:5 mins Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time:5 mins Total Time: Servings:1 Servings: 1 Yield:1 cup Yield: 1 cup Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1tablespoonchia seeds1teaspoonlemon juicePinch of cayenne pepper1cupwater Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1tablespoonchia seeds 1teaspoonlemon juice Pinch of cayenne pepper 1cupwater DirectionsPhotography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Ruth Blackburn / Audrey DavisCombine chia seeds, lemon juice and cayenne in a mug or glass; add water....

Close Kick the afternoon slump to the curb with a healthy lunch that satisfies. These high-protein lunch ideas are delicious ways to fuel up on busy days. The Salmon Pita Sandwich and the Buffalo Chicken Grain Bowl will keep you full and satisfied longer because of their lean protein ingredients. These healthy packable lunch recipes have 15 or more grams of protein per serving. 01of 29Mediterranean Lettuce WrapsView RecipeA tangy, nutty tahini dressing brings together no-cook ingredients like canned chickpeas and roasted red peppers for these easy meal-prep lettuce wraps....

Close Photo:Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:16Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:16 Active Time:15 mins Active Time: 15 mins Total Time:45 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings:16 Servings: 16 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients½cupwarm water, heated to 115°F, plus more if needed¼cupchopped pitted dates, preferably Medjool1 ¼cupsunsalted blanched hazelnuts1cupchopped bittersweet chocolate (60% cacao), melted⅓cupDutch-process cocoa powder¼cuppure maple syrup, at room temperature2tablespoonscanola oil1teaspoonvanilla extract¼teaspoonsalt...

Active Time:5 minsTotal Time:5 minsServings:2Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:5 minsTotal Time:5 minsServings:2 Active Time:5 mins Active Time: 5 mins Total Time:5 mins Total Time: Servings:2 Servings: 2 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2cupsreduced-fat milk or unsweetened nondairy milk (see Tip)2tablespoonscacao powder¼teaspoonground cinnamon1tablespoonagave syrup½teaspoonvanilla extractWhipped cream or nondairy whipped cream (optional)Shaved dark chocolate (optional) Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2cupsreduced-fat milk or unsweetened nondairy milk (see Tip) 2tablespoonscacao powder...

Close Prep Time:5 minsTotal Time:5 minsServings:1Yield:1 servingJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:5 minsTotal Time:5 minsServings:1Yield:1 serving Prep Time:5 mins Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time:5 mins Total Time: Servings:1 Servings: 1 Yield:1 serving Yield: 1 serving Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1tablespoonnatural, unsweetened cocoa powder1tablespoonsugar1cuplow-fat milk, warmed to steamingAdd-ins like orange zest and ground cloves; ground cardamom and vanilla extract; or chili powder and ground cinnamon (optional) Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)...

Close These nutrition tips and guidelines can help keep your immune system strong. A strong, well-functioning immune system is the cornerstone of good health, fighting off disease and infections and allowing you to recover more quickly if you do get sick. And despite the claims you see on some food and supplement labels, there is no specific food or nutrient that has been clinically proven to “boost” the immune system all on its own....

While you can’t necessarily “boost” your immune system, you can practice healthy habits that help your immune system function to the best of its ability. Eating a balanced diet, getting adequate sleep and reducing stress as much as possible can all help support your immune system naturally, no crazy supplements or expensive “superfoods” needed. And while a healthy diet certainly doesn’t hurt, if you’re trying to prevent a cold, the flu or COVID-19, proper hand-washing, not touching your face and following theguidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Preventionare what can actually help....

Close Several studies show that adding more produce to your diet can improve your well-being, yet most of us don’t get enough. Our fruit and veggie-packed fruit juice and vegetable juice recipes are a delicious way to drink about a quarter of your daily recommended produce intake per glass. You can make these in a masticating orcentrifugal juiceror in a blender if you don’t have a juicer. 01of 07 Carrot-Orange Juice View Recipe...

CloseTaste the middle east through savory mezze dishes that have layered simple ingredients, with exciting spices to create dishes like, Pumpkin Kibbeh. Many Lebanese dishes include chickpeas or fava beans to create a spiced hummus or sauce, an important part of every Lebanese meal. Most dishes are vegetarian or use meat sparingly due to the traditional Levant style of cooking, red meat is uncommon but when used it is usually, goat or lamb....

Recipe:Instant Pot Vegetable Soup There are some days where my stomach feels like a bottomless pit. Even after eating a satisfying meal-I’m still feeling snacky. I have days where it feels like my hunger rages All. Day. Long-no matter what I eat. I have a feeling some of you out there can relate…please tell me I’m not alone. When I know I’m going to be eating more than usual, I try to choose foods that are low in calories and still help satisfy my cravings....

Close If you have weight loss goals, quick and satisfying lunches can be hard to find. Not only are these lunch ideas high-fiber and low-calorie, but they are filled with healthy ingredients like avocado and whole grains. The Green Goddess Sandwich and the Chicken Salad-Stuffed Avocados are delicious meals for the lunchtime slump. 01of 30Spicy Ramen Cup of NoodlesView RecipeMake your own cup of instant soup at home with this vegetarian ramen recipe....

Close Make a filling and healthy salad for lunch that will power you through any workday. Full of protein and fiber, these quick salads are an easy way to spruce up your lunch. Make them the night before and pack them in a meal-prep container so you can simply grab them and go in the morning.Try our Tex-Mex Pasta Salad with lots of Southwestern flavor and our Vegetarian Niçoise Salad, with hard-boiled egg and lots of veggies....

Close A little meal prep can go a long way to guarantee you have a healthy week of meals at the ready. With this make-ahead lunch meal plan, some light prep at the beginning of the week sets you up for 5 days of delicious lunches, perfect for the busy work weeks. The recipes in the plan are simple to make, easily portable and use similar ingredients, which helps to keep the shopping list short and the grocery bill reasonable....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleSalmonSweet PotatoChickpeasLentilsDark Leafy GreensTempehWheat BerriesOlive OilTomatoesCabbage In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Salmon Sweet Potato Chickpeas Lentils Dark Leafy Greens Tempeh Wheat Berries Olive Oil Tomatoes Cabbage Close Pictured Recipe:Salmon & Quinoa Bowls with Green Beans, Olives & Feta There’s a lot of focus on what you shouldn’t be eating—cut added sugar, stop eating—whatever the “bad” food of the month is. But when it comes to health, what you add to your plate is more important than what you take away....