Nutrition

Eating healthier can transform your overall health, but it’s not always simple. Find fun recipes, nutrition guides, and tips to help you eat smarter. Our nutrition articles and information give you the know-how you need to make healthier choices. Our recipe videos show you step by step how to prepare delicious and healthful meals for your busy lifestyle.

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Video Recipe: Sugar-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

November 23, 2021

Craving warm, gooey chocolate chip cookies, but looking to cut your sugar intake? These cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Diet for Gestational Diabetes

November 18, 2021

Many women with gestational diabetes can manage it with a combination of diet and exercise. Learn how to plan healthy meals and snacks for gestational diabetes.Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Video Recipe: Healthier Best Brownies

November 8, 2021

These soft and chewy brownies are packed with decadent chocolate flavor. Satisfy your sweet tooth with this light recipe.Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

Tagged with: Healthy Dessert Recipes
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Video Recipe: Chocolate Banana Ice Cream

November 1, 2021

Scratch ice cream off your next shopping list – this healthy, luscious chocolate banana ice cream comes together right at home.Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

Tagged with: Healthy Dessert Recipes
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Video Recipe: Carrot Cake

October 25, 2021

This take on a classic carrot cake brings all the traditional flavors you love with a lighter twist. Get the recipe.Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

Tagged with: Healthy Dessert Recipes
Article - 3 Minute Read

Are Smoothies Really Healthy? The Truth About Smoothies

October 18, 2021

Smoothies are great for a portable meal or snack, but they're not all created equal. If you're wondering — are smoothies healthy? Check for these ingredients.Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Article - 3 Minute Read

Healthy School Lunch Ideas

October 14, 2021

Children need the right mix of foods to fuel them through the day. Learn how to plan and choose the best foods and tips for packing healthy lunches for kids.Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Video Recipe: Artichoke And Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken

September 22, 2021

Looking for dinner in a pinch? You can pull this meal together with just a few pantry staples. Get the recipe.Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

Tagged with: Our Favorite Chicken Recipes
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Video Recipe: Baked French Fries

September 1, 2021

Craving fries? You can skip the drive-through. Enjoy all the deliciousness of french fries with a fraction of the calories. Get the recipe.Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

Tagged with: Quick and Easy Recipes