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Easy Sheet Pan Chili Maple Salmon with Veggies

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Get on board the sheet pan cooking bandwagon with this no-fuss recipe that’s chock full of veggies and omega-3-rich salmon. You can also try this method with different veggies or another protein since the chili maple glaze works brilliantly on just about anything.

Sheet Pan Chili Maple Salmon

What You’ll Need

1 butternut squash
1 lb Brussels sprouts
1 tablespoon neutral oil
3 tablespoons maple syrup
3 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
4 salmon fillets
Salt and pepper

What to Do

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cut squash into ½ inch semi-circles. Halve any large Brussels sprouts….

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Tips For Fueling Before, During & After a Run

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At FreshDirect, we know that food is fuel and an important part of any fitness routine. Ahead of this weekend’s TCS New York City Marathon, we asked private brands merchant Francesca D. for her top recommendations for the products that keep her energized and hydrated before, during, and after a run. She’ll be running the big 26.2 this Sunday, so if you’re watching, make sure to cheer her on!…

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Food Prep Those Sunday Scaries Away

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Back to School Needs
By now I’m sure you’ve heard the words “meal prep” and either thrive off the challenge or roll your eyes and go back to binge-watching the TV show of the moment. I think Sunday meal prepping has gotten a bad rep as an impossible task. Here are my best tips to cross that bridge into prepping so that you can employ healthier eating strategies throughout the weekdays….

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The Family Meal

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What’s for dinner? A famous line in every home, right? But more important than what’s for dinner is how are we eating dinner. Sitting down for family dinners is something that only 30% of American families do daily, but the research is conclusive – there are a lot of benefits to eating together, as often as possible.   

Here are some reasons why it’s important and some tips on how to start making family meals part of your routine.   

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The Run-Down on Grass-Fed Beef

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Beef has been a staple of the American diet since, forever. It has been controversial and hotly debated on the health spectrum both for human consumption and health of the environment. I believe it can be included in a healthy diet in moderation, as it provides a good source of protein (essential amino acids), vitamins A, B6, B12, D, E, and important minerals, including iron, zinc, and selenium. But what’s the difference between these meats and what makes grass-fed stand out against grain-fed or grass-finished meat? Let’s investigate.

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Are Eggs Bad For My Cholesterol?

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Eggs are one of my favorite foods. We go through two dozen eggs in my house on a weekly basis between the three of us, and that fits into our diet in a healthy way. But, I know there’s still a lot of confusion over eggs, and rightly so! A recent research study threw eggs back into the media, so I want to help clear up the confusion.

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