By: Elle Penner, MPH RD

Afterglow Smoothie
Seize the afterglow of a tough workout (and boost recovery while you’re at it!) with this refreshing, vitamin-packed afterglow smoothie.
One-Pot Lentil Bolognese
This flavor-packed lentil Bolognese is simple to make and good enough to bring together the vegan and meat-loving guests at your table.
Slow-Cooker Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup
This creamy, supper-worthy soup is packed with good-for-you grains and fresh vegetables...
Superfood Breakfast Cookies
These breakfast cookies are made from whole-grain oats and packed with superfoods like pistachios, dried cherries, cinnamon, chia seeds and flaxseed.
Mediterranean Zucchini Tomato Salad
This simple Mediterranean zucchini salad features crisp zucchini and summer squash “noodles” tossed in a flavor-packed feta dressing.
One-Pan Almond-Crusted Salmon and Broccoli
When it comes to quick, satisfying, good-for-you dinners, this one-pan almond-crusted salmon and broccoli recipe is a family favorite.
Green Ginger Smoothie Packets
Make smoothies the nutritious, no-fuss, and nutritious breakfast or snack they were truly meant to be with the packet approach.
DIY Granola Bowls With Homemade Coconut Granola
This homemade granola makes a wonderful breakfast by itself, with milk or stirred into yogurt, and it doubles as a nutritious, kid-friendly snack with crunch.
Spring-Clean Your Weeknight Pasta Recipe
This creamy veggie pasta, featuring fresh snap peas and asparagus, is all you'll want to eat this spring.
Mini Trifles for Two
Though decadent, these mini trifles are perfectly portioned for two, but they are also plenty big enough to share if you have one or two hopefuls hovering around with spoons in hand.
Lemon-Grass Coconut Quinoa Is a Refreshing Twist on Comfort Food
If you’re looking for a quick veggie-packed meal to balance all the extra indulgences and to-do’s these next few weeks, give this lemon-grass coconut quinoa a try.
Pancetta-Sage Pumpkin Carbonara
If you’re ready to move on from the pumpkin spice latte but not entirely ready to abandon fall’s favorite squash just yet, this pumpkin carbonara is a must-try.
Bone Broth, Revisited
If you’ve wandered down the soup aisle of a grocery store lately, chances are you’ve noticed chicken stock and beef bullion’s new cousin: bone broth.
Orange Ginger Cayenne Kicker
Fresh OJ, a squeeze of lemon, freshly grated ginger, a dash of cayenne for a kick and a couple of drops of oil of oregano, this sweet but spicy elixir is the perfect, antioxidant-packed pick-me-up.
Celebrate the Bounty of Summer with This Zucchini Pesto Recipe
Come August, summer’s bounty is in full swing. Gardens everywhere are bursting with fresh fruits and veggies, including juicy tomatoes and...
You Can Take It With You – Southwestern Mason Jar Salad
If you struggle with the mess and time it takes to make salads like I do, Mason jar salads can certainly help you get in more leafy greens.
Refresh and Restore With Agua Fresca
Not only is this agua fresca hydrating and low in sugar, but it’s also full of antioxidants like lycopene, vitamin C and vitamin A, all of which fight free radicals.
This Well-Spiced Stew Feeds a Crowd
This sweet potato chickpea stew is a quick, one-pot meal that is hearty enough to feed a group of hungry friends and family...
This Is the Next Avocado Toast
Plan for the unexpected with sweet potato “toasts”—thin slices of sweet potato baked ahead and topped with tasty, nutritious options for a quick meal or snack.
Remake the Protein Shake
This post-workout treat provides 17 grams of quality protein while keeping to the ideal carb-to-protein ratio for optimal muscle repair and recovery after a tough training session.
Recipe: Gingerbread Oatmeal Latte
Breakfast and your morning cup of coffee combine in one mug in this decadent and hearty latte. If you’re searching for...
One-Pot Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Whip up a warming bowl for convenience or colds. Touted for its abilities to nourish, heal and bring people together, chicken...