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Soups

Healthy and Cozy Winter Soups

Soup brings coziness and comfort to the winter season and is effortless to heat up for lunch. Here are some recipes for making healthier soups.

Vegan Creamy Lemongrass Mushroom and Tofu Soup
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Creamy Lemongrass Mushroom and Tofu Soup

Creamy Lemongrass Mushroom and Tofu Soup

This Asian-inspired recipe is balanced in heat, acid, salt and fat, featuring flavors like lemongrass, lime, red pepper flakes, soy sauce and lite coconut milk.

Roasted Red Soup

Roasted Red Soup

Vegan Roasted Red Soup
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Using whole vegetables and leaving the skin on, this vegan roasted red soup is rich in fiber, offering fullness and nutrients.

What to Eat Before Donating Blood

Experienced phlebotomist preparing a woman for blood draw

Experienced phlebotomist preparing a woman for blood draw

Before you help someone else, make sure you help yourself by knowing what to eat before you donate blood.

banana recipes

banana recipes

Four Recipes for Frozen Bananas

You don’t need to toss overripe bananas. Freeze them! Frozen bananas can be used in many recipes beyond smoothies. Here are a healthy few to try.

Chocolate-dipped Banana Bites with Hazelnuts and Strawberries
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bananabites

bananabites

For excellent post-dinner treat, try these chocolate-dipped banana bites, plain or with hazelnuts or freeze-dried strawberries. 

Banana Pancakes

Banana Pancakes

Peanut Butter-drizzled Banana Pancakes with Berries
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This banana pancake recipe packs in more nutrients than traditional flour-based pancakes.

Healthy Banana, Chocolate and Peanut Butter Smoothie
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BananaSmoothie1

Frozen bananas keep excellent in the freezer for up to a year. In this recipe, they act as both ice and a sweetener to make a creamy smoothie.

banana muffins

banana muffins

 Chai-Spiced Banana Coconut Zucchini Muffins
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Muffins are a convenient breakfast option for families on the go. Using bananas to replace some of the sugar and add more fiber can increase the nutrients.

Whole Food Ingredients to Put in Protein Shakes 

Men preparing smoothie for morning drink at home

Men preparing smoothie for morning drink at home

Protein shakes are a hit with the post-workout crowd. Here are some whole foods to blend into your next one. 