Almond milk has become the go-to nondairy staple, with sales up 250 percent over the past five years, according to a 2016 Nielsen report. Now, almond-milk alternatives are crowding supermarket shelves. Here are three uniquely creamy varieties, plus tips from Jonathan Poyourow, RD, assistant professor of culinary nutrition at Johnson ...

Homemade quiche, with its deliciously flaky pastry plus protein-packed filling, makes the perfect dish for a weekend brunch with loved ones. By Brittany Risher FLEXITARIAN Smoked-Salmon and Leek Quiche, SERVES 8 Canola-oil cooking spray Frozen pie crust, thawed 15 min 2 tbsp butter 3 small leeks, thinly sliced ¼ tsp fine sea salt, divided ¼ cup white wine 1/8 tsp ...

Once you’ve discovered your favorite green smoothie ingredients, you might not feel like switching things up. However, an optimal diet includes a variety of nutrients that come from different foods, says Ashley Koff, RD, a dietitian in Washington, DC. The good news: You don’t need to overhaul your preferred smoothie ...

Sharing desserts with family and friends seems like a lot of fun, but lately, more and more people are avoiding longtime staple baking ingredients like wheat flour, butter, and eggs. This can often pose a dilemma for party hosts. Fortunately, there are ways to make desserts just as sweet without ...

Spice up your dinner time with creative tacos OMNIVORE Chicken al carbon tacos serves 6 Chicken can be grilled or roasted, too. Either way, you’ll love the zing from the spicy citrus marinade. 1 cup chopped cilantro 2/3 cup fresh orange juice 1/3 cup fresh lime juice 8 cloves garlic 3 jalapeño peppers, chopped 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken ...

Like intellectual stimulation or meditation, the right diet can make a dramatic difference in smarts and mood—today, and years down the road. Here’s how to fuel your way to clearer, happier thinking. In order for you to read this article, fall in love, get into Extended Triangle Pose, breathe, or even ...

Red curry paste is packed with antioxidant-rich chili that adds vibrant color and spicy flavor to all veggies. Enjoy one of these curry bowls for dinner. FLEXITARIAN Meat and squash curry Serves 4 Squash is a delicious vegetable with nutrients and vitamins, and can be cooked with meat in a variety of ways. 1 ½ ...

Expand your patty repertoire with super-simple recipes full of flavor and good-for-you ingredients Pescatarian Tangy salmon burger SERVES 4 Tasty, fiber-rich chia seeds help bind this heart-healthy burger together. 8 scallions, trimmed, quartered ¼ cup chia seeds 1 lb skinless, boneless salmon, cut into 4-inch chunks 2 tbsp yellow or white miso paste ¼ tsp ground cayenne or ...

Chef Mariela Ramirez, winner of the 2015 Yoga Journal–Natural Gourmet Institute Scholarship, cooks traditional Cuban and Colombian dishes with a creative and healthy twist. Here, she shares how yoga inspired her to become a pro chef and get healthy, plus a nutritious Latin-American feast sure to spice up your summer. Growing ...

The world loves sugar, and dietary guidelines suggest we need to drastically reduce this intake. Here are three easy ways to add flavor to recipes with naturally sweet foods available around the globe Sautéed fruits Heat boosts the sweetness of fruits. Berries get their rich color from disease-fighting anthocyanins and are great ...

Sure, a steaming bowl of steel-cut oats is a great a.m. meal, but if oats are the only whole grain in your morning rotation, you’re missing out, says Kat Brown, RD, RYT, a dietitian and yoga teacher in Menlo Park, California. “There are so many other surprising grains that you ...

Researchers at the University of Groningen, in the Netherlands, recently found that red wine, coffee, and tea can actually increase the diversity of bacteria in the gut, which can help ward off illness. All three beverages contain polyphenols, compounds that have been shown to have a positive effect on digestive ...