You probably already know that putting your salad in a mason jar is the thing to do. But what you may not know is just how easy and how portable these jars can be.
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Lighten Up Your Desserts with 6 Tips and a Recipe
A resolution to eat better does not mean that you need to give up on dessert! For many of us, a treat at the end of the day is oh-so necessary. So don’t be ashamed of your sweet tooth—try these ideas to lighten up your favorite desserts or whip up our banana-avocado “ice cream.”
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Avocado Toast Three Ways
Ahhh, avocado toast. It can go sweet or savory with just the right toppings. But yesterday’s boring toast (how many times can you top it with chili flakes and an egg?) doesn’t have to be today’s version. Click through and be prepared to be wowed by three creative toppings that will put plain salt and lemon juice to shame.
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5 Ways to Use Avocados
What’s not to love about avocados? They’re creamy, they make mouthwatering guacamole, and they’re impressively versatile. Our partners at Avocados from Mexico had five ideas for maximizing your avocado love and making every meal avocontrol.
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8 Fast and Delicious No-Cook Salads
While it’s true that cooked components can take your salad to the next level, you don’t always feel like sweating over a hot stove during the dog days of summer.
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Make a Very Berry Grapefruit Smoothie
Why settle for a lone piece of fruit when you can have a whole glass full of sweet, fresh berries? Easily prepped ahead of time, this smoothie is perfect when you’re craving a quick, fresh, delightful smoothie break. Brightly colored strawberries and raspberries take a whirl in the blender with tart grapefruit juice. It’s almost too pretty to drink!
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Different Dippers: Healthier Alternatives for Dipping
I don’t know if it’s the salt, the crunch, or the grease, but I cannot resist a good chip. And if there’s dip… well you better watch out, because I’m gonna dip that whole bag. If you’re like me and have no willpower when it comes to chips, you may be on the lookout for dipping alternatives.
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Make Your Own Quinoa Breakfast Bowls
Eat breakfast every day—that’s one of our mantras for the new year. While sweet and savory yogurts with fun and filling mix-ins are huge right now, we decided to give quinoa-for-breakfast a try.
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Paleo, Gluten-Free, and Vegan Chocolate Chunk Cookies from @shelovesfoodnyc
Our friend, Emily Sundberg, from @shelovesfoodnyc provided this delicious recipe for our #12DaysOfCookies. Check out the recipe after the jump!
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Fun Greek Yogurt Dips and Dippers
Greek yogurt is more than breakfast food. We love using it a creamy sour cream alternative for a base. From breakfast to an after-school snack, Greek yogurt can be a savory or sweet dip with an infinite number of dipper options. (OK, maybe not infinite…)
Read beyond the jump for breakfast and lunch pairings as well as dip and dipper combos we love.
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