“Dragon fruit.” How fun is that term? It’s like yourbreakfastis taking you on a medieval quest to hang out with mythical creatures. Waterbury Publications, Inc. Pitaya is the other name for the pink fruit, and the bright plant has plenty of health benefits. It’s a good source of fiber and magnesium, as well as antioxidants. Plus, it’s good to switch up your routine once in a while. Especially in the middle of summerit’s the perfect time to try something with a more tropical twist....

Strawberry and rhubarb may not sound like a delectable combination, but trust us, it is. This strawberry rhubarb ice is a light and refreshingdessertperfect for those long, humid summer days. Strawberryandrhubarbare typically seen in season during the spring months. Waterbury Publications, Inc. Strawberry and rhubarb are a common pair for spring-time jams and jellies, and even in a strawberry-rhubarb pie. Or in this case, a strawberry-rhubarb ice! Making this recipe is really simple, including the easy ingredient list....

You simply have to blend one ingredientyour favorite nuts! Here is an easy step-by-step tutorial for you to follow! Spread the nuts out onto a baking sheet. Shutterstock Process until creamy Dump the nuts into your food processor and blend. Seriously, that’s it! Here’s the thing to keep in mind about nut butter: It takestime. Shutterstock At first, the nuts will be grainyalmost like sand. Soon, the nut mixture will become creamy and smooth nut butter!...

Sick of having regular old cereal with milk? Spruce up your usual breakfast bowl and blend up a mango smoothie bowl instead! It’s common to see smoothies made with milk, and sometimes even ice ream. Waterbury Publications, Inc. However, you could make a smoothie extra tasty by simply trying aplant-based milk. Plus, it will help reduce the overall calories of your smoothie without sacrificing the taste. In fact, having that extra coconut flavor is what makes a tropical smoothie bowl such as this one!...

All my friends in college knew me as a crazy chicken nugget lover. No, not tender (and healthier) Tyson chicken nuggets, I’m talking about McDonald’snuggets. My snacking habits were out of control because fast food wasn’t as satiating as “real food.” Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That! Plus, I also felt rundown and tired all the time. Now, see what happened when I gave up fast food for a month. What I ate I quit cold turkey....

Anything with artificial trans fat got sent to the back of the pack. For any nutritional discrepancies, we usednasty additivesin the ingredient list to break the ties. Butterfinger Blizzard We get it. Dairy Queen The combination of sweet and salty can make anyone go weak at the knees. Alas, we would have still had to dock them for their absurd carb and sodium count. In fact, even as a size small, this Blizzard is one of thesaltiest restaurant desserts in America....

As I tapped, I came across someone posting an image of their lunch. It was a pretty basic plate of rice, vegetables, andprotein. But above it, the Instagram user wrote “my bro diet plate” in bright colorful letters. Remington James/YouTube I mean, I work for a health food publication for crying out loud. Shouldn’t I already know all the faddiet trends? I went back to my work computer and did a little research....

Probiotics are essential for good gut health, and, in fact, thesehealthful bacteriaalreadynaturally exist within the gut. But be careful, as consuming too many probiotics can make you feelbloated. Read on to see 11 probiotic products you’ll want to eat that aren’tyogurt. Amazon Learn how to fire up your metabolism andlose weight the smart way. list, and which are better left on the shelf. Toss the mixture over a bed of greens, and enjoy....

Now I’ve never been a huge fan of rice in general. This is where cauliflower rice, thankfully enough, has come to the rescue. There are so many creative uses for cauliflower rice, your possibilities are endless. Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That! I’m sharing my easy step-by-step guide to making cauliflower rice at home. This recipe can easily be doubled so you could meal prep and save some for future meals, too!...

If you’re looking for a light, low-caloriedessert, look no further than the meringue. Thesecoffeeandchocolatemeringues are just 71 calories each, but you’d never know it from how flavorful they are. (And you won’t be setting yourself up for an inevitable sugar crash later on, either.) Waterbury Publications, Inc. To make these coffee and chocolate meringues, you will need a mixer to beat the egg whites. It’s worth it, though, for that picture-perfect curl atop each one....

I’m all about making meals as convenient as possible. That’s whyovernight oatstend to be one of my go-to meal prep breakfasts. This peanut butter overnight oats recipe is bound to become one of your go-to healthy breakfasts! Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That! This would be oats and, if you want, chia seeds. I do this to verify I’m not splashing milk all over myself when pouring it in. Pack it up and bring it with you 6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e...

If you haven’t tried making your owneggsalad, you might not be super into the food. That already makes this curried egg salad significantly healthier than its premade counterparts. Fresh spinach adds a dose of magnesium to the mix, too. Waterbury Publications, Inc. Raisins and cashews, along with peas and red onions, add even more flavor and nutrition. And there’s no stove or oven requiredall you have to do is mix the ingredients together....

Overnight oats are perfect for busy mornings when you don’t want to preparebreakfast. Fresh mango cubes and grated ginger give this oat recipe a kick. If you’re not on theovernight oatstrain yet, it’s worth giving this nutrient-filled breakfast a try. Waterbury Publications, Inc. It takes just minutes to mix the ingredients together the night before you want to eat them. And you don’t have to use a stovetop to cook the oats, either....