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CloseOur column, ThePrep, has everything you’ll need to make meal planning and meal prep as easy as can be. Sign uphereto get a meal plan delivered to your inbox every Saturday!When your week is particularly busy, sitting down to a healthy and delicious dinner might seem impossible. But you don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen or buy lots of fancy ingredients to whip up a meal that’s both nutritious and tasty. This week’s recipes—made in three steps or less—are proof.Your Meal PlanPhotography / Nico Schinco, Food Styling / Frances Boswell, Prop Stylist / Paige HicksThe meals this week are all around 500 calories per serving. When it comes tohow many calories to eatin a day, each of us has individual needs. It’s best to listen to your hunger and fullness cues whenever you’re enjoying a meal to help you know how much you need, rather than strictly focusing on calorie content.I believe that cheesy dinners are the best dinners, and Monday’sCheesy Marinara Beansare no exception. If lasagna is in your weekly rotation, you should definitely give this quick, fiber-packed alternative a try. While this recipe calls for making the marinara sauce from scratch, you can opt for a store-bought one, which could shave 15 to 20 minutes off the total time. However, I recommend buying one that’s lower in sodium, since some options can have as much as 570 milligrams per ½-cup serving—almost 25% of the DV for sodium. Beans, which are the star of this dish,pack tons of nutrients, like protein, fiber, potassium and iron, just to name a few. For a quick veggie side, I’ll toss mixed greens drizzled withCreamy Lemon-Pepper Dressing, which I can easily whisk up while the beans simmer in the tomato sauce.Sunday:Chicken Nachos(514 calories)Monday:Cheesy Marinara Beanswith a side of 2 cups mixed greens tossed with 2 Tbsp.Creamy Lemon-Pepper Dressing(470 calories)Tuesday:One-Pot Spinach, Chicken Sausage & Feta Pasta(487 calories)Wednesday:Garlic Roasted Salmon & Brussels Sproutswith ⅔ cupcooked quinoa(490 calories)Thursday:Chicken & Zucchini Casserolepaired with 1 large (8-inch) whole-wheat pita bread (475 calories)Friday:Shrimp & Broccoli Stir-Fry(455 calories)Printable Shopping ListSomething to Sip OnPhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie ProbstWhat I drink on a daily basis comes down to three simple beverages: coffee, water and seltzer. But sometimes I like to have a special coffee or tea drink. Those can quickly put a dent in my weekly budget, so I’ve taken to making some at home—like this refreshingThai Iced Tea. Thai tea blends can include different spices, such as cinnamon, vanilla and star anise. In addition to the tea mix, this slightly sweet drink uses ingredients I typically have on hand, including granulated sugar, half-and-half and milk. Bonus: This recipe has much less added sugar than typical versions.Get the Recipe:​Thai Iced TeaWhat’s Inspiring Me This WeekGetty ImagesFor centuries, spices and herbs have traditionally beenused for their healing properties. Ginger is one of the most widely known—mainly to ease digestive issues and support our immune function. Andrecent researchsuggests that people with autoimmune diseases, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, can also benefit from it. More specifically, taking ginger supplements may help manage inflammation, which is associated with these diseases, according to the study published inJCI Insight. Ginger’s anti-inflammatory properties may be beneficial to most people, regardless of their health status (always talk to your health care provider before beginning any supplement).It sounds like a good reason to keep adding fresh ginger to my smoothies.Find Out More:Ginger Supplements May Reduce Inflammation Related to Autoimmune Disease, According to New ResearchWas this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit

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Our column, ThePrep, has everything you’ll need to make meal planning and meal prep as easy as can be. Sign uphereto get a meal plan delivered to your inbox every Saturday!When your week is particularly busy, sitting down to a healthy and delicious dinner might seem impossible. But you don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen or buy lots of fancy ingredients to whip up a meal that’s both nutritious and tasty. This week’s recipes—made in three steps or less—are proof.Your Meal PlanPhotography / Nico Schinco, Food Styling / Frances Boswell, Prop Stylist / Paige HicksThe meals this week are all around 500 calories per serving. When it comes tohow many calories to eatin a day, each of us has individual needs. It’s best to listen to your hunger and fullness cues whenever you’re enjoying a meal to help you know how much you need, rather than strictly focusing on calorie content.I believe that cheesy dinners are the best dinners, and Monday’sCheesy Marinara Beansare no exception. If lasagna is in your weekly rotation, you should definitely give this quick, fiber-packed alternative a try. While this recipe calls for making the marinara sauce from scratch, you can opt for a store-bought one, which could shave 15 to 20 minutes off the total time. However, I recommend buying one that’s lower in sodium, since some options can have as much as 570 milligrams per ½-cup serving—almost 25% of the DV for sodium. Beans, which are the star of this dish,pack tons of nutrients, like protein, fiber, potassium and iron, just to name a few. For a quick veggie side, I’ll toss mixed greens drizzled withCreamy Lemon-Pepper Dressing, which I can easily whisk up while the beans simmer in the tomato sauce.Sunday:Chicken Nachos(514 calories)Monday:Cheesy Marinara Beanswith a side of 2 cups mixed greens tossed with 2 Tbsp.Creamy Lemon-Pepper Dressing(470 calories)Tuesday:One-Pot Spinach, Chicken Sausage & Feta Pasta(487 calories)Wednesday:Garlic Roasted Salmon & Brussels Sproutswith ⅔ cupcooked quinoa(490 calories)Thursday:Chicken & Zucchini Casserolepaired with 1 large (8-inch) whole-wheat pita bread (475 calories)Friday:Shrimp & Broccoli Stir-Fry(455 calories)Printable Shopping ListSomething to Sip OnPhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie ProbstWhat I drink on a daily basis comes down to three simple beverages: coffee, water and seltzer. But sometimes I like to have a special coffee or tea drink. Those can quickly put a dent in my weekly budget, so I’ve taken to making some at home—like this refreshingThai Iced Tea. Thai tea blends can include different spices, such as cinnamon, vanilla and star anise. In addition to the tea mix, this slightly sweet drink uses ingredients I typically have on hand, including granulated sugar, half-and-half and milk. Bonus: This recipe has much less added sugar than typical versions.Get the Recipe:​Thai Iced TeaWhat’s Inspiring Me This WeekGetty ImagesFor centuries, spices and herbs have traditionally beenused for their healing properties. Ginger is one of the most widely known—mainly to ease digestive issues and support our immune function. Andrecent researchsuggests that people with autoimmune diseases, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, can also benefit from it. More specifically, taking ginger supplements may help manage inflammation, which is associated with these diseases, according to the study published inJCI Insight. Ginger’s anti-inflammatory properties may be beneficial to most people, regardless of their health status (always talk to your health care provider before beginning any supplement).It sounds like a good reason to keep adding fresh ginger to my smoothies.Find Out More:Ginger Supplements May Reduce Inflammation Related to Autoimmune Disease, According to New ResearchWas this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit

Our column, ThePrep, has everything you’ll need to make meal planning and meal prep as easy as can be. Sign uphereto get a meal plan delivered to your inbox every Saturday!When your week is particularly busy, sitting down to a healthy and delicious dinner might seem impossible. But you don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen or buy lots of fancy ingredients to whip up a meal that’s both nutritious and tasty. This week’s recipes—made in three steps or less—are proof.Your Meal PlanPhotography / Nico Schinco, Food Styling / Frances Boswell, Prop Stylist / Paige HicksThe meals this week are all around 500 calories per serving. When it comes tohow many calories to eatin a day, each of us has individual needs. It’s best to listen to your hunger and fullness cues whenever you’re enjoying a meal to help you know how much you need, rather than strictly focusing on calorie content.I believe that cheesy dinners are the best dinners, and Monday’sCheesy Marinara Beansare no exception. If lasagna is in your weekly rotation, you should definitely give this quick, fiber-packed alternative a try. While this recipe calls for making the marinara sauce from scratch, you can opt for a store-bought one, which could shave 15 to 20 minutes off the total time. However, I recommend buying one that’s lower in sodium, since some options can have as much as 570 milligrams per ½-cup serving—almost 25% of the DV for sodium. Beans, which are the star of this dish,pack tons of nutrients, like protein, fiber, potassium and iron, just to name a few. For a quick veggie side, I’ll toss mixed greens drizzled withCreamy Lemon-Pepper Dressing, which I can easily whisk up while the beans simmer in the tomato sauce.Sunday:Chicken Nachos(514 calories)Monday:Cheesy Marinara Beanswith a side of 2 cups mixed greens tossed with 2 Tbsp.Creamy Lemon-Pepper Dressing(470 calories)Tuesday:One-Pot Spinach, Chicken Sausage & Feta Pasta(487 calories)Wednesday:Garlic Roasted Salmon & Brussels Sproutswith ⅔ cupcooked quinoa(490 calories)Thursday:Chicken & Zucchini Casserolepaired with 1 large (8-inch) whole-wheat pita bread (475 calories)Friday:Shrimp & Broccoli Stir-Fry(455 calories)Printable Shopping ListSomething to Sip OnPhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie ProbstWhat I drink on a daily basis comes down to three simple beverages: coffee, water and seltzer. But sometimes I like to have a special coffee or tea drink. Those can quickly put a dent in my weekly budget, so I’ve taken to making some at home—like this refreshingThai Iced Tea. Thai tea blends can include different spices, such as cinnamon, vanilla and star anise. In addition to the tea mix, this slightly sweet drink uses ingredients I typically have on hand, including granulated sugar, half-and-half and milk. Bonus: This recipe has much less added sugar than typical versions.Get the Recipe:​Thai Iced TeaWhat’s Inspiring Me This WeekGetty ImagesFor centuries, spices and herbs have traditionally beenused for their healing properties. Ginger is one of the most widely known—mainly to ease digestive issues and support our immune function. Andrecent researchsuggests that people with autoimmune diseases, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, can also benefit from it. More specifically, taking ginger supplements may help manage inflammation, which is associated with these diseases, according to the study published inJCI Insight. Ginger’s anti-inflammatory properties may be beneficial to most people, regardless of their health status (always talk to your health care provider before beginning any supplement).It sounds like a good reason to keep adding fresh ginger to my smoothies.Find Out More:Ginger Supplements May Reduce Inflammation Related to Autoimmune Disease, According to New Research

Our column, ThePrep, has everything you’ll need to make meal planning and meal prep as easy as can be. Sign uphereto get a meal plan delivered to your inbox every Saturday!

When your week is particularly busy, sitting down to a healthy and delicious dinner might seem impossible. But you don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen or buy lots of fancy ingredients to whip up a meal that’s both nutritious and tasty. This week’s recipes—made in three steps or less—are proof.

Photography / Nico Schinco, Food Styling / Frances Boswell, Prop Stylist / Paige Hicks

Cheesy Marinara Beans

The meals this week are all around 500 calories per serving. When it comes tohow many calories to eatin a day, each of us has individual needs. It’s best to listen to your hunger and fullness cues whenever you’re enjoying a meal to help you know how much you need, rather than strictly focusing on calorie content.

I believe that cheesy dinners are the best dinners, and Monday’sCheesy Marinara Beansare no exception. If lasagna is in your weekly rotation, you should definitely give this quick, fiber-packed alternative a try. While this recipe calls for making the marinara sauce from scratch, you can opt for a store-bought one, which could shave 15 to 20 minutes off the total time. However, I recommend buying one that’s lower in sodium, since some options can have as much as 570 milligrams per ½-cup serving—almost 25% of the DV for sodium. Beans, which are the star of this dish,pack tons of nutrients, like protein, fiber, potassium and iron, just to name a few. For a quick veggie side, I’ll toss mixed greens drizzled withCreamy Lemon-Pepper Dressing, which I can easily whisk up while the beans simmer in the tomato sauce.

Sunday:Chicken Nachos(514 calories)Monday:Cheesy Marinara Beanswith a side of 2 cups mixed greens tossed with 2 Tbsp.Creamy Lemon-Pepper Dressing(470 calories)Tuesday:One-Pot Spinach, Chicken Sausage & Feta Pasta(487 calories)Wednesday:Garlic Roasted Salmon & Brussels Sproutswith ⅔ cupcooked quinoa(490 calories)Thursday:Chicken & Zucchini Casserolepaired with 1 large (8-inch) whole-wheat pita bread (475 calories)Friday:Shrimp & Broccoli Stir-Fry(455 calories)

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Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst

a recipe photo of the Thai Iced Tea

What I drink on a daily basis comes down to three simple beverages: coffee, water and seltzer. But sometimes I like to have a special coffee or tea drink. Those can quickly put a dent in my weekly budget, so I’ve taken to making some at home—like this refreshingThai Iced Tea. Thai tea blends can include different spices, such as cinnamon, vanilla and star anise. In addition to the tea mix, this slightly sweet drink uses ingredients I typically have on hand, including granulated sugar, half-and-half and milk. Bonus: This recipe has much less added sugar than typical versions.

Get the Recipe:​Thai Iced Tea

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a photo of ginger supplements, extract, and ginger itself

For centuries, spices and herbs have traditionally beenused for their healing properties. Ginger is one of the most widely known—mainly to ease digestive issues and support our immune function. Andrecent researchsuggests that people with autoimmune diseases, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, can also benefit from it. More specifically, taking ginger supplements may help manage inflammation, which is associated with these diseases, according to the study published inJCI Insight. Ginger’s anti-inflammatory properties may be beneficial to most people, regardless of their health status (always talk to your health care provider before beginning any supplement).It sounds like a good reason to keep adding fresh ginger to my smoothies.

Find Out More:Ginger Supplements May Reduce Inflammation Related to Autoimmune Disease, According to New Research

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