Additional reporting by Abby Reisner. Chickpeasotherwise known as garbanzo beansare probably the most versatile beans out there. Truly, there really isn’t anything a chickpea can’t do. Courtesy of Real Food by Dad Besides being versatile and flavorful, chickpeas also have a laundry list of health benefits. (And while you’re at it, trymaking your own tahinitoo.) Get our recipe forHomemade Hummus. Shutterstock Get our recipe forBean, Salmon, and Kale Salad. Get our recipe forSlow Cooker Pumpkin Chicken Chili....

Addingprotein powdercan totally help though! How to make protein pancakes It’s incredibly easy. It even adds extrafiberby using oats instead of all-purpose flour (which is typically used). Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That! This recipe calls for one scoop of powder, which is about 20 to 30 grams ofprotein. Turn these into chocolate pancakes instead! Substitute the plain protein powder with a chocolate-flavored one, then add in 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder....

This content references scientific studies and academic research, and is fact-checked to ensure accuracy. Our teamof licensed nutritionists and dietitians strives to be objective, unbiased, and honest. Like, “Can I eat it if I’m on a specific diet?” Rachel Linder/Eat This, Not That! and “Can it possibly be as good for me as it is for my taste buds?” Now, you might fact-check all those doubts with the info below....

Check out 24 of our favorite ground chicken recipes to keep on repeat in your dinner routine. Get our recipe forAsian-Inspired Meatballs. Leave out the bun for an ultimately light dinner. Courtesy of What’s Gaby Cooking Get our recipe forQuick Chicken Burgers with Sun-Dried Tomato Aioli. You know, for breakfast emergencies. Get our recipe forPaleo Chicken Breakfast Sausage Patties. Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald Chicken Sloppy Joe Turkey and chicken are interchangeable in this healthy version of a Sloppy Joe sandwich....

Having an arsenal of ready-to-go items in your pantry can make or break a weeknight dinner. We’d go so far as to call our kitchen storage the cantry. To that end, here are 15 of our favorite easy Campbell’s soup recipes. Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That! It’s equally great for breakfast or brinner. Get our recipe forCopycat Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole. Just don’t skip the buttery Ritz cracker topping!...

Butpizza doughis actually a super versatile ingredient. for a crowd in less than 30 minutes. Your ultimate restaurant and supermarket survival guide is here! Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That! Mini Pepperoni Calzones Switch up your usual pepperoni pizza and turn it into mini calzones instead! Just pop them in the oven to reheat when it’s time for dinner! Don’t like pepperoni? Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That! Use any other bang out of toppings or sauces instead!...

Ready for some news that’s about to make happy hour even happier? you’ve got the option to indulge in a glass of vino without throwing off yourlow-carb diet. But because wine isn’t required to have a nutrition label, how do you know? Shutterstock How to find the best bottles of low-carb wine. There are a few key specifications you’re able to look for to identify low-carb wine. “The drier the wine, the lower the sugar content....

New to theWhole30 dietor struggling to figure out what to order when you hit the drive-thru? There are plenty of Whole30 fast food options you’re able to order. Remind me: what are the Whole30 diet rules? Courtesy of Chipotle “The purpose of this program is to eat foods with simple ingredients that are whole and unprocessed.” How do you stick to the Whole30 diet while eating out? What are the best Whole30 fast food orders?...

No wonder they have a cult following which has spawned everything fromwine pairingstocasserole recipes. Special flavors were created for the2017 football seasonlike Cheeseburger, Cheddar Nacho, and Cheese Pizza. A clever way of emphasizing that the secret to the well-known flavor is mature cheese. Shutterstock In fact, the crackers contain a greater amount of enriched flour than whole grain flour. The claim asked for the courts to force Kellogg to stop labeling the crackers ‘whole grain’....

Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi has become a staple for many who frequent the store. The gnocchi itself doesn’t taste too much like cauliflower and can be quite a versatile dish. But besides serving it as a side with dinner, what else can you make with it? Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That! This four-ingredient recipe is perfect for anyone who loves the taste of garlic. This recipe makes about three to four servings and will be ready to eat in 10 to 15 minutes....

Some of the most popular protein bars on the market arePure Protein bars. But is it truly a good option? What’s in a Pure Protein bar? BobNoah/Shutterstock Other carbs are from sugar alcohols (more on this ingredient later). What is the Pure Protein bar’s nutrition? The modest amount of total carbohydrate and minimal sugar is appealing. Are Pure Protein bars healthy? “Healthy” is different for everyone. What works for a highly active individual may not be ideal for someone more sedentary....

Most people are busy and don’t have the time to make all of their meals. Why do people choose meal replacement bars? Most dietitians do not promote the use of meal replacement bars on the regular. Shutterstock However, they can fit into a healthy diet in a pinch. How to choose the best meal replacement bars. How to make meal replacement bars more of a balanced meal. Go Macro What are the best meal replacement bars to buy according to dietitians?...

We checked in with some experts weigh in to help us get to the bottom of this age-old question. Is moldy fruit dangerous? And this isn’t a dangerous prospect. Shutterstock Richards says it’s unlikely that you’ll experience side effects as a result of eating moldy fruit. These, she says, could be signs of gastrointestinal distress. What actually happens if you unintentionally eat moldy fruit? If you do consume moldy fruit, the first thing to do is protect your gut health....