Thankfully, crafting nutritious, home-cooked meals doesn’t have to be complicated and time-consuming.

Zucchini Bread Oatmeal

A favorite breakfast forLauren Manaker, MS, RDNis her Zucchini Bread Oatmeal.

Aside from this oatmeal’s delicious flavors, Manaker also appreciates the health benefits.

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Replacing beef with walnuts in some of your weekly meals can help your heart health, says Manaker.

Manaker suggests this BBQ pizza that she loves making during the week.

And what better time for a sippable butternut squash soup than in the middle of winter?

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Lauren Manaker

“And since theCDCrecently named watercress themost nutrient-dense vegetable, I am adding it to more and more recipes.

I will sometimes add chia seeds too if I want some extra healthy fats.”

you’re free to always make them for breakfast like Manaker did this week.

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Lauren Manaker

“One of my favorite breakfast ideas is a leftover sweet potato topped with nut butter and granola.

“Leaning on this for breakfast helps me sneak in some vegetables right out of the gate.”

One of their new obsessions?

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Lauren Manaker

Their new Avocado Protein Toast.

“We like Roma tomatoes, red bell peppers, and red onion!”

Their favorite way to serve this dish?

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Lauren Manaker

With a simple side of brown rice.

They say that the trick with this recipe is using shredded cooked chicken.

“Serve over a bed of lettuce or whole grain crackers.”

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Lauren Manaker

“This meal is simple and delicious, and it’s a healthy way to enjoy a large portion.

Enjoy some pasta and add volume with your favorite yummy vegetables.”

A quick and easy way to take care of your health in a matter of minutes!

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Lauren Manaker

“Add all the other ingredients, blend well, and enjoy.”

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Lauren Manaker

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Lauren Manaker

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Lauren Manaker

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The Nutrition Twins

dietitian meals, sheet pan salmon

The Nutrition Twins

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The Nutrition Twins

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Lisa Young

air fryer salmon and salad

Lisa Young

Dietitian meals, Chickpea salad

Lisa Young

Chocolate cherry smoothie

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