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Australian Strength Coach Sebastian Oreb Fixes a Common Squat Mistake That Can Wreck Your Back

Sebastian Oreb, better known as “The Australian Strength Coach” to his more than half a million followers on Instagram, knows the importance of lifting heavy while staying injury free. And, as the mentor of Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, the results speak for themselves. So, when Oreb took to social media in order to correct the common […]

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Dietitians Agree That This Is the Best High-Protein Order at Taco Bell

Get the most out of your Taco Bell run with the high-protein Cantina Chicken Bowl.

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The High-Fiber, High-Protein Staple That Every Kitchen Needs

This underrated pantry item is sure to inspire your next meal.

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Chopped Broccoli & Chickpea Salad Is a High-Fiber Lunch That Lasts All Week Long

This hearty broccoli-chickpea salad is packed with satisfying texture and flavor from tender chickpeas, crunchy almonds, sweet golden raisins and tangy feta cheese. A mash of feta forms the base of the creamy, lemony dressing, coating every bite.

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This High-Fiber Trader Joe’s Snack Is So Good, I Buy Two Bags at a Time

This Trader Joe’s snack is healthy, tasty and affordable—does it get any better than that?

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14 Chicken Salad Recipes to Make for Lunch

Caitlin Bensel — Caitlin Bensel

Creamy, satisfying and packed with protein, what’s a better option for lunch than chicken salad? These recipes transform chicken into tasty sandwiches, wraps or salads like our Marry Me Chicken Salad Sandwich and our Bang Bang Chicken Salad. With these versatile recipes, you’ll never enjoy chicken another way again.

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Marry Me Chicken Salad Sandwich

Photographer: Stacy Allen, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

This Marry Me Chicken Salad Sandwich takes the satisfying combination of creamy, savory and tangy flavors from the original dish and gives it the sandwich treatment. We add a handful of peppery arugula to give a vibrant bite to every mouthful, but you can use baby spinach in its place if you prefer.

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Bang Bang Chicken Salad

Photographer: Stacy K. Allen, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Julia Levy.

This bang bang chicken salad is a delicious dish that combines tender chicken with crisp chopped bell pepper, carrots and scallions. The star of the salad is the creamy, sweet-and-spicy bang bang sauce, made with mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce and a hint of Sriracha for heat. It’s easy to prepare and makes a satisfying lunch, light dinner or appetizer served with crudités and crackers.

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Rotisserie Chicken Salad Melt

Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist Tucker Vines

This classic chicken salad melt features a dressing lightened up with yogurt and shredded rotisserie chicken for ultimate convenience. We cook the sandwiches two at a time on medium-low heat to crisp up the bread and melt the cheese without having to worry about burning. If you have a sandwich press, you can skip Step 3 and use your press set on medium heat instead.

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Tangy Chicken Salad with Grapes

Antonis Achilleos — Antonis Achilleos

Sweet red grapes and crunchy celery make this chicken salad sing, and also balance the slight tang from the yogurt and lemon. But go ahead and customize the mix-ins with whatever you desire (perhaps some chopped nuts or dried fruit) because this chicken salad recipe is easily adaptable. We use rotisserie chicken (look for unseasoned to keep sodium in check!) to simplify things, but any leftover cooked chicken will work.

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Avocado Chicken Salad

Caitlin Bensel — Caitlin Bensel

This avocado chicken salad is herbaceous, bright and creamy. The blend of cilantro, dill and chives pairs nicely with fresh avocado. Enjoy this easy chicken salad over lettuce, on crackers or in a wrap.

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Chicken Waldorf Salad

Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Sally McKay, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

Leftover cooked chicken makes this chicken Waldorf salad, loaded with apples, grapes, celery and walnuts, a snap to assemble. If you use rotisserie chicken, keep in mind that it’s salty and omit the salt in the dressing. Serve over watercress, with a chunk of whole-grain baguette.

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Turmeric Chicken & Avocado Wraps

Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley

These chicken salad wraps are packed with ingredients that help reduce inflammation. Turmeric, with its bright golden hue, is well-known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, while chickpeas add fiber and plant-based protein. Mix up the chicken salad at the beginning of the week to enjoy in a wrap or serve it over greens if you prefer.

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The Best Chicken Salad Recipe for Sandwiches

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

What’s the key to the best chicken salad? Use punchy, flavorful ingredients that pack in the flavor, like zesty herbs, acidic lemon juice, sharp onion or shallots. This herbaceous chicken salad recipe is perfect sandwiched between two slices of whole-wheat country bread, but don’t stop there! Enjoy it with crackers, in a wrap or serve it on top of greens.

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Creamy Pesto Chicken Salad with Greens

For a healthy variation on creamy chicken salad, we’ve replaced half the mayonnaise with basil pesto. Serve over greens or make it into a sandwich for a healthy lunch.

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Classic Dill Chicken Salad

We lightened up the creamy dressing in this healthy chicken salad recipe with a combo of mayonnaise and plain Greek yogurt. Dill, grapes, celery and walnuts make up this classic chicken salad but feel free to experiment with your favorite fruit, vegetables and herbs. Serve it open-face on toasted bread or scoop it on top of fresh salad greens.

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3-Ingredient Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Salad

Carolyn Hodges — Carolyn Hodges

We put a flavor twist on the classic chicken salad by using a lemon-herb mayonnaise. Try other mayo varieties—like roasted garlic or chipotle lime—in this fast, no-cook lunch recipe. Serve this rotisserie chicken salad with whole-grain crackers.

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Avocado Ranch Chicken Salad

Avocado makes an exceptionally creamy and healthful dressing for this chicken salad. A bit of ranch dressing with pickled jalapeño adds a tangy spin to the lunchtime classic. Serve it on a slice of whole-wheat toast for an open-face sandwich or in a lettuce cup for a low-carb lunch.

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Copycat Arby's Chicken Salad Sandwich

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

This copycat Arby’s chicken salad sandwich is simple to make at home. A creamy dressing coats the chicken, with the signature ingredients of apple, red grapes and chopped pecans adding flavor and crunch.

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Chicken Salad

Photographer: Jason Donnelly

This chicken salad recipe combines Greek-style yogurt and mayonnaise for a creamy dressing. Sweet apple, toasty hazelnuts and crunchy celery balance the flavors and texture. Serve on toasted baguette or atop lightly dressed greens.

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Ryan Seacrest Shared That He Starts Every Morning With a Shot of Olive Oil—But Is That Healthy?

The TV host says it tames inflammation and "helps with weight loss," but is that true?

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16 Healthy Smoothie Recipes to Help You Break Up with Sugar

Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Torie Cox, Prop Stylist: Keosha McGhee.

Staying away from sugar isn’t easy, but these no-sugar-added smoothie recipes can help you keep your distance. Sweetened naturally with tasty fruit, dates and nut butters, these smoothies give you all the creamy flavor that can help soothe your sweet tooth. Break out your blender tomorrow morning and make our Raspberry-Mango Chia Seed Smoothie or our Green Smoothie for a breakfast that can help you break up with sugar.

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Healthy Strawberry Smoothie

Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley.

This healthy strawberry smoothie is tart, creamy and naturally sweet. The frozen strawberries and fresh dates add the perfect amount of sweetness to balance the tart passion fruit. A splash of vanilla ties it all together, making this smoothie something you can enjoy anytime of day.

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Raspberry-Mango Chia Seed Smoothie

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Torie Cox, Prop Stylist: Keosha McGhee.

This creamy smoothie delivers sweet tropical flavors, with frozen mango blending with fiber-rich raspberries and coconut milk for a thick, frosty base. Greek yogurt adds protein and tang to keep you satisfied, while dates add natural sweetness and fiber. With just a quick spin in the blender, you’ll have a refreshing, nutrient-packed smoothie ready to sip.

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Orange-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall.

This Orange-Peach Chia Smoothie is a bright, refreshing way to start your day. Sweet, juicy oranges and frozen peaches are blended with creamy Greek-style yogurt and sweetened naturally by Medjool dates, creating a perfectly balanced flavor. Chia seeds add a boost of protein, fiber and omega-3s, while a touch of vanilla rounds out the taste.

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Green Smoothie

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless.

This vibrant green smoothie with spinach, banana, mango and pineapple is a refreshing way to start your day. The spinach blends in seamlessly without overpowering the sweet tropical flavors. Banana gives the smoothie a creamy texture, while mango and pineapple bring natural sweetness and a bright, sunny taste.

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Peanut Butter-Banana Flaxseed Smoothie

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower.

This peanut butter–banana flaxseed smoothie is a creamy, satisfying drink that’s perfect for breakfast. The banana adds natural sweetness and helps create a smooth, rich texture. Peanut butter brings delicious nutty flavor along with plant-based protein to keep you full longer. Ground flaxseed boosts the smoothie with fiber and omega-3s. Blended with almond milk, it’s a quick and delicious way to fuel your day.

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Strawberry-Mango Chia Seed Smoothie

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle.

This strawberry-mango chia seed smoothie is a nutrient-packed drink rich in fiber, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. Chia seeds provide a plant-based source of protein and help keep you feeling full longer. You can use frozen strawberries and mango, but you’ll need to add extra almond milk to help it blend smoothly.

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Blueberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie

Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Hannah Grennwood.

This fruit smoothie is a nutrient-packed drink that’s perfect for your next breakfast. It blends frozen peaches and sweet frozen blueberries with a splash of almond milk and yogurt for a creamy, fruity base. Chia seeds add fiber, omega-3s and a slight thickness to the smoothie as they soak up the liquid.

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Watermelon-Peach Smoothie

Ali Redmond

This watermelon-peach smoothie is a refreshing drink that’s perfect for warm days. Made with ripe watermelon and frozen peaches, this smoothie bursts with fruity flavor without the need for added sugar. Use frozen peaches from a bag or freeze your own ripe, in-season peaches for the best sweet and fruity flavor.

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No-Added-Sugar Mango Lassi Smoothie

photographer: Jen Causey, food stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle

Inspired by the Indian drink, this high-protein mango lassi smoothie is the perfect fuel for your busy day! Made with juicy frozen mangoes, creamy Greek-style yogurt and nutrient-packed hemp seeds, it’s packed with protein to keep you full and energized. It’s perfect for breakfast, post-workout recovery or a refreshing snack.

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High-Protein Orange-Mango Flaxseed Shake

People Inc Food Studios

Bright, creamy and packed with staying power, this protein shake blends juicy mandarin, tropical mango and tangy strained yogurt into a sunshine-hued drink. With protein from the yogurt to keep you satisfied and natural sweetness from the fruit, it’s equally at home as a quick breakfast or a post-workout refresher.

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Raspberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey

This creamy raspberry-peach chia seed smoothie is the best way to start your day or recharge in the afternoon. Chia seeds add fiber to keep you full and satisfied. The natural sweetness of frozen peaches combined with dates and the tangy brightness of raspberries make every sip refreshing and satisfying.

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Orange Peel Smoothie

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Tricia Manzanero, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

This creamy smoothie makes the most of the entire orange—peel and all. In addition to cutting down on food waste, studies suggest that orange peel is a powerhouse for gut health, packed with fiber to nourish beneficial gut bacteria. If you’re going to include orange peel in your recipes more often, consider using organic oranges and giving them a thorough cleaning before using. We recommend fresh ginger for the best flavor here, but you can substitute ¼ teaspoon ground ginger in its place if you prefer

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Papaya-Pineapple Smoothie

Jen Causey

This refreshing tropical smoothie may help reduce bloating. Kiwi, banana, papaya, yogurt and ginger can all help with symptoms of bloating—plus, they taste great. Add pineapple to the mix and you’ve got a tropical-flavored beverage that tastes great and can help you tame that over-full feeling.

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Berry–Green Tea Smoothie

Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley

This berry-green tea smoothie recipe is a refreshing, nutrient-packed beverage with plenty of anti-inflammatory benefits. It combines antioxidant-rich berries, green tea and omega-3-rich chia seeds with the natural sweetness of dates, blending into a delicious, healthy drink. It’s perfect for starting your day or as a post-workout recovery drink. Your favorite berry or a blend of berries will work well here.

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Tropical Gut-Healthy Smoothie

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman

This dairy-free gut-healthy smoothie features kiwi (a prebiotic) and coconut-milk yogurt (a probiotic) working together to support a healthy gut. Golden kiwis add a lovely golden hue to the smoothie, but green kiwis work just as well.

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Strawberry Protein Shake

Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley.

This no-added-sugar high-protein shake recipe blends frozen strawberries, banana, yogurt and a touch of soy milk into a thick, frosty drink. Medjool dates add natural sweetness to this recipe. Packed with protein from soy milk and strained, Greek-style yogurt, this shake is perfect for breakfast or after a workout.

Read more: 16 Healthy Smoothie Recipes to Help You Break Up with Sugar

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The Nutrient America Is Forgetting About

Why does fiber keep getting the short end of the stick?

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