Shanthi Appelo
Planning for a Healthy, Sustainable Spring
Make spring your healthiest, most sustainable season yet with these easy tips for your home and outdoor areas.
Three Non-Alcoholic St. Paddy’s Day Drinks
Here are three delicious and easy-to-make non-alcoholic St. Paddy's Day drinks that are perfect for celebrating the holiday.
Three Healthy Cabbage Recipes
Incorporating cabbage into your diet can provide numerous health benefits. Here are three healthy cabbage recipes to try.
Signs of Feeding and Eating Disorders in Children
Feeding and eating disorders are considered mental health disorders and medical illnesses. Understanding the types, signs and symptoms is important, regardless of an individual’s age and gender.
Paczki-Inspired Pancakes
Skip the line for Paczkis this year, head out to the grocery store, and come home and make these Swedish-style pancakes with a raspberry sauce instead.
Valentine’s Day Dinner Recipes for Dummies
Putting together a three-course meal for a special someone on Valentine's Day can feel overwhelming. The good news is it doesn’t have to be complicated. Check out this easy three-course line-up with health-forward dishes.
Air Fried Breaded Chicken Parmesan
Chicken parmesan is an Italian-American staple and an ultimate comfort food. If you’re looking for a lighter option to the deep-fried dish, this air fried version skips the heavy fat and crisps up similar to the real deal.
Bruschetta with Garlic Baguette Slices
While bruschetta involves simple ingredients and a few simple steps, this appetizer is full of flavor. The bruschetta topping is prepared a traditional Italian way, leaning on the simplicity of the herbs and tomatoes to deliver mouthwatering bites.
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Chocolate-covered fruit is a delectable treat that leans on fruit for natural sweetness. To get a perfectly coated strawberry, it’s important to first wash and dry the fruit to allow for a stable surface for the chocolate to adhere to.
3 Easy Appetizers for the Big Game
Watching a football game makes it easy to mindlessly snack and forget about portions. It’s a good idea to mix in some lighter appetizers for nutrients and balance. Here are three easy appetizers to enjoy during the next big game.
Healthy Nacho Cheese Sauce for Loaded Nachos
This healthy nacho cheese sauce recipe features a cottage cheese-based cheese sauce that packs in filling protein and gut-healthy probiotics while reducing the overall saturated fat of the dish. Use it for loaded nachos during the big game.
Baked Mozzarella Sticks
These mozzarella sticks are tossed in flour, covered with beaten egg and then drenched with an Italian herb-seasoned parmesan cheese panko breading. Rather than the traditional deep-frying, these are lightly coated in olive oil then baked until crispy.
Sesame Seared Green Beans
These sesame seared green beans are bursting with flavor and have the perfect level of crunch. In this recipe, the green beans are seared first to ensure the other ingredients don’t burn.
Healthy Paczki Recipe: Battered Banana Paczki Bites
In this healthier paczki recipe, banana slices are dipped in a fluffy batter, seared to golden perfection, then served on a platter with drizzles of raspberry preserves and a dusting of powdered sugar. Enjoy as breakfast or dessert.
30+ Healthier Big Game Recipes to Try
Here are some healthier big game recipes that will score big with your guests. We’ve got you covered with these nutrient-rich options, many of which are plant-forward, packed with antioxidants and high in protein.
2 Healthy Winter Soup Recipes to Cozy Up With
There's nothing quite like a warm, hearty bowl of soup to bring comfort and nourishment during cozy season. Creating your own soups at home provides a canvas for creativity and ensures control over the ingredients.
Roasted Garlic, Pepper and Tomato Tortellini Soup
The bell peppers, tomatoes and garlic that provide a base for this soup are first roasted, then blended to creamy perfection. Roasting the vegetables allow complex flavors to develop and brings sweetness out of the garlic. The soup base serves as a nutritious base for the Italian tortellini.
Creamy Curry and Veggie Soup
This flavorful creamy curry and veggie soup packs in a healthy dose of nutrients from onions, garlic, mushrooms and tomatoes. The curry paste is lightly sauteed to bring out the variety of flavors, then combined with creamy coconut milk.
Benefits of Owning a Dog
Most dogs are naturally happy and even excited to see their owners. They wag their tails, lean against their owner, stick close for a head scratch or a friendly greeting. It’s a welcome-home reaction that’s pretty hard to beat. It speaks to the bond most people have with their pets, and this relationship has lots of perks for the owners, too. Four-legged friends bring their owners both mental and physical benefits as part of their relationships.
Dry January Mocktails and DIY Garnishes
Ready to take part in Dry January? Here are some recipes for mocktails and DIY garnishes.
Spicy Pineapple Mocktail
This spicy tropical drink offers a balance of sweet and spicy with a kick of acid. Because pineapple juice is naturally sweet, add honey as needed to suit your sweetness preference.
9 Easy Mocktail Recipes to Try
Mocktails are getting more popular by the month. Good ones are fun, flavorful, refreshing, and they don't leave you hungover the next day. Keep these easy-to-make recipes on your radar.
Cranberry Mule Mocktail with Dried Citrus Garnish
This cozy drink features a balance of tart and sweet, with a hint of gingery spice. Allow frozen cranberries to double as ice and decorate with a dried citrus wheel.
Healthy New Year: Take Baby Steps to Improve Your Health
This year, trade your big New Year's resolutions for small goals that will make you healthier.
Sparkling Pear Mocktail with Rosemary Sprig
The rosemary sprig brings woodsy and peppery notes to this otherwise refreshing drink – making it perfect for the holidays.
Enjoy These Festive - and Healthier – Holiday Mocktails
Mocktails are a good alternative to add balance to a holiday event. Here are recipes for two healthier versions of the popular drinks.
Social Media Can Put a Damper on Your Holiday Spirit
If scrolling and swiping makes you feel less than festive, don’t let social media put a damper on your holiday celebrations.
Cucumber Shrimp Bites
These crunchy, sweet and savory delights offer healthy fats from the avocado and protein from the shrimp – adding a satisfying element.
Holiday Hummus Wreath
This hummus dip is filled with healthy fats and protein to add a satisfying element.
3 Healthy Holiday Appetizers for Potlucks and Parties
If you are looking for a tasty dish to bring to a holiday party, we’ve got you covered with these easy-to-make appetizers.
Chocolate-dipped Shortbread Cookies with Crushed Candy Canes
This recipe for Chocolate-dipped Shortbread Cookies with Crushed Candy Canes is free of milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy and sesame.
Cardamom Chocolate Chip Cookies
This recipe for Cardamom Chocolate Chip Cookies that are free of milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy and sesame.