16 Low-Carb Recipes You Can Make on a Sheet Pan

Close When it comes to sheet pan recipes, the limit does not exist. You can use a sheet pan to make a full salmon dinner, meal-prep breakfast for the week or to roast some veggies for a delicious side. And these dishes have15 grams of carbohydrates or fewer per serving, so they are perfect for those looking to reduce their carb intake. Recipes like our Sheet-Pan Lemon-Pepper Chicken and Smoked Salmon & Goat Cheese Sheet-Pan Eggs are nourishing and tasty dishes that can help you meet your nutrition goals....

January 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1532 words · Jennifer Johnson

16 Low-Carb, High-Protein Lunches that Follow the Mediterranean Diet

Close The Mediterranean diet is known to be one of the healthiest ways to eat, and has beenU.S. News & World Report’s best diet of the yearfor 6 years running. These Mediterranean diet-friendly lunches are filled with fresh vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains so you can follow the eating pattern deliciously. Not only are they super nutritious, but they also contain less than14 grams of carbohydratesand pack more than 15 grams of protein, following our low-carb and high-protein guidelines....

January 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1439 words · Andrea Abbott

16 Low-Carb, Vegetarian Breakfast Recipes

Close Photo: Carolyn Hodges 01of 16Spinach & Mushroom QuicheView RecipeThis healthy vegetarian quiche recipe is as simple as it gets. It’s a quiche without the fussy crust! It’s filled with sweet wild mushrooms and savory Gruyère cheese. Enjoy it for breakfast or brunch, or serve it with a light salad for lunch. 01of 16 Spinach & Mushroom Quiche View Recipe This healthy vegetarian quiche recipe is as simple as it gets....

January 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1349 words · Chad Blair

16 Low-Sodium Lunches for Heart Health

CloseEnjoy a colorful and filling lunch with these delicious and nourishing recipes. Each dish meets ourheart-healthy nutrition parameters, focusing on ingredients that are low in sodium and saturated fats like lean proteins, healthy fats and fiber-packed veggies to create a rainbow of flavors and textures. Meals like our Super Green Edamame Salad and Spicy Slaw Bowls with Shrimp Edamame are balanced and tasty dishes that support a heart-healthy eating pattern.01of 16Avocado, Tomato & Chicken SandwichIn this healthy chicken sandwich recipe, the avocado is mashed to create a healthy creamy spread....

January 18, 2025 · 18 min · 3654 words · Jonathan Smith

16 Low-Sodium Snacks for High Blood Pressure

CloseThese low-sodium snacks are delicious ways to stay satisfied between meals. With ingredients like apricots, nuts and bananas—plus other foods rich in calcium, magnesium or potassium—these snacks can even help you maintain a healthy blood pressure. Plus, each recipe contains 240 milligrams of sodium or less per serving and low counts of saturated fat, which also can helpsupport heart health. Try a recipe like our Flourless Banana Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins for a make-ahead snack you can enjoy all week, or turn to our Traditional Greek Tahini Dip for a last-minute bite everyone can share....

January 18, 2025 · 16 min · 3401 words · Natalie Herrera

16 Make-Ahead Breakfast Recipes with 5 Ingredients or Less

ClosePhoto: Jason DonnellyFive delicious ingredients are all you’ll need for a healthy breakfast! Even better, these recipes are perfect to make ahead of time so you can enjoy your morning meal with minimal effort. You’ll want to try tasty options like our Berry-Orange Chia Pudding or our creamy High-Fiber Raspberry-Vanilla Overnight Oats for a nutritious breakfast that’ll make your morning a breeze.01of 16Berry-Orange Chia PuddingJason DonnellyBefore you head off to bed, throw together this berry-orange chia pudding for a tasty shake-up in your morning routine....

January 18, 2025 · 17 min · 3590 words · Eric Gordon

16 Make-Ahead Dinner Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less

Close These make-ahead dinners can be prepped in advance or eaten immediately—and they taste just as delicious either way. From start to finish, these meals take just 30 minutes or less, making them go-to choices for busy nights. Recipes like our Shrimp Cauliflower Fried Rice and Walnut Pesto Pasta Salad are quick, easy options that are sure to satisfy. 01of 16Shrimp Cauliflower Fried RiceView RecipeCut down on carbs and amp up your veggie servings with this healthy cauliflower fried rice with shrimp, broccoli, bell peppers and garlic....

January 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1521 words · Elizabeth Duarte

16 Make-Ahead Salads for Better Blood Sugar

Close A little planning goes a long way when it comes to these delicious salad recipes that you can make ahead! These salads are good options for those following adiabetes-friendly eating pattern, since each serving is lower insodiumand saturated fat. They are also packed with refreshing,heart-healthy ingredientsandcomplex carbslike vegetables, fruits and whole grains, which will help keep your blood sugar levels more stable. You’ll want to try recipes like our Parsley Tabbouleh and Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas for a flavorful and nutritious meal....

January 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1642 words · Cameron Sweeney

16 Make-Ahead Sides for Your Next Outdoor Gathering

Close Whether you’re grilling burgers and hot dogs or serving up grilled chicken and kebabs, these cool salads and grillable sides are sure to impress your guests. From marinated slaws to flavorful pasta salads and cheesy grilled potatoes, these dishes have something to offer everyone at the table. Recipes like our Dill-Pickle Pasta Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing and Lemony Lentil Salad with Feta can be made the night before—or even days ahead—to make hosting the perfect gathering easier than ever....

January 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1560 words · Ann Gregory

16 Meal Prep Lunches That Aren't Chicken

Close Chickencan be a delicious go-to for meal prep, but usingother lean proteinslike legumes, seafood, tofu and turkey can help you keep your lunch rotation exciting. These dishes give chicken a break with a variety of make-ahead options—from grain bowls you can prepare the night before to mason jar salads that keep in the fridge for a week. Choose between recipes like our Crispy Chickpea Grain Bowl with Lemon Vinaigrette and Spinach & Feta Turkey Meatballs with Herbed Quinoa for a lunch that’s both flavorful and nutritious....

January 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1509 words · Amy Pace

16 Mediterranean Diet Lunches for a Healthy Heart

CloseIf you’re looking to follow a heart-healthy diet, these Mediterranean lunch recipes are a great choice. The Mediterranean diet focuses on fresh produce, legumes and whole grains, which help your heart stay its best. Recipes like Mediterranean Broccoli Pasta Salad and Salmon Pita Sandwich are low in sodium and saturated fat and prove that following a heart-healthy diet is delicious.01of 16Meal-Prep Roasted Vegetable Bowls with PestoView RecipeYour co-workers will be jealous when you pull out this healthy lunch of roasted veggies and brown rice....

January 18, 2025 · 17 min · 3601 words · Debbie Swanson

16 Mediterranean Diet Lunches for Better Blood Sugar

ClosePhoto:Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Julia BaylessDaydreaming about that lunch break? We’ve got plenty of recipes that will be worth the wait! These tasty lunches feature staple ingredients of theMediterranean dietlike beans, fish, whole grains and greens. Plus they align with adiabetes-appropriate eating pattern, since they are low in sodium, saturated fat, carbs and calories. Try options like our Mushroom & Tofu Stir-Fry or our One-Pot Spinach, Chicken Sausage & Feta Pasta for a hearty lunch that will help you feel your best....

January 18, 2025 · 21 min · 4415 words · Andrew Barr

16 Mediterranean Diet Lunches You Can Prep the Night Before

Close One reader writes that our Chickpea & Quinoa Bowl with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce is “perfect to prepare on Sunday and enjoy for lunch most of the week.” Or, store the goat cheese spread from our Tomato & Cucumber Sandwich Recipe in your refrigerator, so you can throw something fresh together whenever you want. 01of 16Chickpea & Quinoa Bowl with Roasted Red Pepper SauceQuinoa and chickpeas pack this vegetarian grain bowl with plenty of plant-based protein....

January 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1333 words · Marissa Martinez

16 Mediterranean Diet Salads for Better Blood Sugar

Close Photo: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen We’re sure you’ll love these delicious salads. Whether it’s a fresh side to complete your meal or a protein-rich main to help keep you satisfied, this collection has what you’re looking for. Each dish is packed with ingredients likeomega-3-rich fish, fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds and healthy oilsto align with the Mediterranean diet (rankedone of the healthiest diets7 years in a row)....

January 18, 2025 · 10 min · 2027 words · Ricardo Brown

16 Mediterranean Dinners with 400 Calories or Less

Close 01of 16Tomato, Feta & Spinach-Stuffed Portobello MushroomsView RecipeA mixture of tomatoes, spinach, feta, olives and fresh oregano gives portobellos a Mediterranean vibe in this healthy stuffed mushroom recipe. Serve these along with chicken, fish or tofu as a super-satisfying side dish, or add a hearty salad and make them the centerpiece of a vegetarian dinner. Source: EatingWell.com, July 2019 01of 16 Tomato, Feta & Spinach-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms View Recipe...

January 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1468 words · Andrea Miller