7 Smart Potato Recipes That Turn a Humble Carb Into a Healthy Win
Potatoes often get sidelined in conversations about healthy eating, mostly because theyâre associated with fries, chips, and heavy toppings. But nutritionally, potatoes are far more than just âcarbs.â A medium potato with skin contains around 160 calories, about 4 grams of fiber, 5 grams of protein, and a healthy dose of potassium and B vitamins. Theyâre naturally fat-free and surprisingly filling. What really determines whether potatoes are healthy or not is how theyâre prepared. Frying adds excess fat and calories, while heavily processed versions often come with added sodium and fewer nutrients. Research has even linked frequent consumption of...
A Healthy Low-Country Boil That You Can Easily Make
Bella Breakdown Just because you’re living a more healthy lifestyle doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy all the delicious foods you want. With the warm weather withering away, this a great way to heat up in the cold and make enough food for family and guests. If you’re hoping to enjoy the delicious taste of seafood with corn on the cob and potatoes, but in a more healthy way, this is the recipe for you. You’ll only need one pot for this easy Low-Country boil. Feel free to add green beans to the classic combination of potatoes, corn, shrimp, and...
The 7 Foods That Are The Best For Your Liver
Bella Breakdown The liver is the most powerful organ in the body and what many people forget to take care of. From smoking to drinking it is easy to forget to take care of your liver, but here are foods you can eat to keep the organ strong and healthy. Tea is one of the easiest ways to keep your liver in good condition. A Japanese study showed that drinking 5 to 10 cups of green tea a day improves blood marker in liver health. Grapefruit is a bitter and tart fruit, but the antioxidants naturally protect the liver....
This 200-Calorie Lentil Chili Is Actually So Delicious
Bella Breakdown Pumpkin purĂ©e is the secret ingredient in this chili, made with good-for-you lentils and black beans. Here’s How to Make This AMAZING Low-Cal Chili SautĂ© one chopped onion in 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. When the onion becomes translucent, add 1/2 cup of chopped red pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt. When the vegetables start to soften, add two cloves of minced garlic, 2 teaspoons of taco seasoning, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, one 15 ounce can of lentils and 1 quart of chicken stock. Once this is well...
3 Quick-and-Easy Shrimp Salads
Bella Breakdown Dinner will never be boring with this trio of healthy, quick shrimp salads! #1 – Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad Ingredients 1/4 cup canola mayonnaise (such as Hellmann’s) 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce 1 oil-packed anchovy fillet, drained and mashed to a paste 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup) 1/2 small garlic clove, minced 7 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided Cooking spray 1 pound peeled and deveined extra-large shrimp 2 ounces whole-wheat French...
