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Garlic-Parmesan Melting Cauliflower Is the Only Side You Need to Make This Week

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12 February 2026
This garlic-Parmesan melting cauliflower turns a simple head of cauliflower into a stunning side dish. Searing the wedges creates deep golden flavor, while a garlicky Parmesan sauce bakes into every crevice for a tender, spoon-soft texture. It’s an easy yet impressive side that feels right at home on both weeknights and special occasions. Look for Parmesan cheese labeled vegetarian if you avoid cheese made with animal rennet.
Read more: Garlic-Parmesan Melting Cauliflower Is the Only Side You Need to Make This Week

21 Low-Calorie Breakfasts for Healthy Cholesterol 

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12 February 2026
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Isabelle Easter, Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Isabelle Easter, Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee

Starting your day with a nourishing breakfast can set the tone for a healthier heart, without sacrificing flavor or satisfaction. These low-calorie breakfasts are low in saturated fat and high in fiber, which can help improve cholesterol levels. Sip on frosty beverages like our No-Added-Sugar Strawberry Protein Shake or enjoy a bowl of creamy High-Fiber Cranberry-Orange Overnight Oats. Regardless of what you choose, you’re guaranteed a delicious morning meal that will support your health goals. 

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Cinnamon-Raisin Overnight Oats

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

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

These no-added-sugar cinnamon-raisin overnight oats take all the cozy flavor of a classic oatmeal cookie and turn it into a creamy, make-ahead breakfast. A ripe banana and juicy raisins provide natural sweetness, while almond butter, Greek yogurt and flaxseed add protein and staying power. Mix them up in the evening and they’ll be ready to grab straight from the fridge in the morning for an easy, nourishing start to the day.

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No-Added-Sugar Strawberry Protein Shake

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

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

This no-added-sugar high-protein shake blends frozen strawberries, banana, yogurt and a touch of soy milk into a thick, frosty drink. Medjool dates add natural sweetness, and it's packed with protein from soy milk and strained, Greek-style yogurt.

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High-Fiber Cranberry-Orange Overnight Oats

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Isabelle Easter, Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Isabelle Easter, Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee

These cranberry-orange overnight oats are pure fall sunshine in a jar. Each spoonful balances citrusy brightness, cranberry zing and cozy cinnamon spice between layers of creamy oats and chia seeds. These oats are perfect for meal prep or anytime you need a cheerful start to your day.

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Orange-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie

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

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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Make These Apple-Cinnamon Baked Oats After You Go Apple Picking

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Just like your favorite fall pie, the warm flavors from cinnamon and vanilla combine in these apple-cinnamon baked oats. Baked oatmeal is the perfect breakfast for busy fall mornings—you can make a batch ahead of time and enjoy it throughout the week. Whole milk adds to the creaminess, but you can swap it out for a nondairy alternative if you prefer.

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The Only Green Smoothie Recipe You’ll Ever Need

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

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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Apple Pie Smoothie

Photographer: Brie Goldman Food Stylist: Annie Probst Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali

Photographer: Brie Goldman Food Stylist: Annie Probst Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali

Enjoy a dessert-inspired breakfast with this apple pie smoothie! With hearty oats for a healthy dose of fiber, juicy apples and warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this smoothie is the perfect way to start your day.

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Peach-Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

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

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

Peach-oatmeal bars are the perfect way to start your day, or enjoy them as a midday snack. Made with fiber-rich oats, ripe peaches and a touch of brown sugar, these bars hold together beautifully, making them the perfect thing to grab during the dash out the door.

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Strawberry-Mango Chia Seed Smoothie

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

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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Apple-Pomegranate Overnight Oats

Apple-pomegranate overnight oats are a delicious and nutritious breakfast option that combines the natural sweetness of apples and pomegranates with fiber-rich oats. The tartness of pomegranates complements the sweet, crisp flavor of apples.

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No-Bake Breakfast Cookies

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Pricilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Pricilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer

These no-bake breakfast cookies are the sweet start your morning needs! Packed with oats, almond butter, chia seeds and dried blueberries, these cookies offer a hefty dose of fiber to keep you feeling full, as well as healthy fats and plant-based protein for lasting energy. They’re easy to make and perfect for busy mornings. Just grab and go for a breakfast you can feel good about!

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Blueberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie

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

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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Pumpkin-Date Overnight Oats

The combination of prebiotic ingredients like oats, flaxmeal and dates makes these pumpkin overnight oats a delicious and nutritious option for supporting gut health. Dates add natural sweetness, while yogurt adds tang as well as a healthy dose of probiotics to start your day off right.

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Orange-Mango Smoothie

Ali Redmond

Ali Redmond

This smoothie is a staple during cold and flu season since the vitamin C from the oranges helps support immune health, so she and her kids can feel their best. Plus, it tastes just like a creamsicle. If you don’t have almond milk, any other dairy or nondairy milk will work.

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Spinach & Fried Egg Grain Bowls

Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

Wheat berries, a nutty-tasting whole grain with a pleasantly chewy texture, are the base of this hearty breakfast bowl recipe. Topped with spinach, peanuts and an egg, these bowls make for a satisfying breakfast. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper for extra heat.

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Chocolate-Strawberry Protein Shake

Photographer: Ali Redmond. 

Photographer: Ali Redmond. 

Soy milk and Greek-style yogurt provide a solid protein base for this chocolate-strawberry protein shake. Sweet strawberries, sliced banana and rich cocoa powder create a sweet flavor without needing any added sugar. Tossing in a few ice cubes chills the shake down and gives it a refreshing, frosty texture.

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Strawberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

This fiber-rich chia smoothie is sweet and tangy with a velvety texture, thanks to nutritious chia seeds that expand as they combine with liquid. We like the combination of strawberries, peaches and cherries, but any sweet and tangy fruit combo will work.

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Breakfast Beans with Microwave-Poached Egg

In Costa Rica, this popular breakfast bean dish is called gallo pinto, which means spotted rooster, referring to the dark beans amid the pale rice. We call for cooked barley here, but you can use whatever leftover cooked grain you may have on hand.

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Pumpkin Overnight Oats

Make these easy vegan overnight oats with whatever nondairy milk you have on hand. It's a great way to use up leftover canned pumpkin--plus, you can multiply the recipe to meal-prep healthy breakfasts for the whole week.

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Raspberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie

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

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

This creamy 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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Southwest Breakfast Quesadilla

Pico de gallo and cheesy eggs make this quick breakfast flavorful and satisfying.

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Read more: 21 Low-Calorie Breakfasts for Healthy Cholesterol 

The Best Time to Take Omega-3 Supplements, According to Dietitians

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12 February 2026
The type of supplement and what you're taking it with matter the most.
Read more: The Best Time to Take Omega-3 Supplements, According to Dietitians

The #1 Ingredient to Add to Your Protein Shake for Gut Health, According to Dietitians

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12 February 2026
Upgrade your protein shake with this creamy ingredient.
Read more: The #1 Ingredient to Add to Your Protein Shake for Gut Health, According to Dietitians

Stop Using Teflon Pans and Grab This Genius Non-Toxic Cookware Piece That’s 60% Off 

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12 February 2026
A do-it-all pan for $29.
Read more: Stop Using Teflon Pans and Grab This Genius Non-Toxic Cookware Piece That’s 60% Off 

Gastroenterologists Choose This Morning Beverage Over Coffee—Learn Their Tips for Brewing It Right

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12 February 2026
Warm, soothing and simple.
Read more: Gastroenterologists Choose This Morning Beverage Over Coffee—Learn Their Tips for Brewing It Right

Hoka, Brooks and More Walking Shoes Are Up to 71% Off for Presidents Day, Including Editor Favorites

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12 February 2026
Including podiatrist-loved pairs.
Read more: Hoka, Brooks and More Walking Shoes Are Up to 71% Off for Presidents Day, Including Editor Favorites

4 Supplements to Avoid If You Have Arthritis, According to Experts

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12 February 2026
Supplements are a popular approach to arthritis treatment. But some are overhyped or outright harmful.
Read more: 4 Supplements to Avoid If You Have Arthritis, According to Experts

Cardiologists Wish You’d Do These 5 Things More Often

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11 February 2026
Small changes can yield powerful results!
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10 Easy Heart-Healthy Snacks You'll Want to Make Forever

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11 February 2026
Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley.

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

Make these snacks when you want to eat something delicious and heart-healthy. From nutrient-rich energy balls to satiating snack jars, each of these bites are low in saturated fats and sodium to align with a heart-healthy eating pattern. Plus, they take just 30 minutes or less of active time to make, so they’re easy to prep even when your schedule is packed. Recipes like our Lemon Drop Energy Balls and   No-Added-Sugar Blueberry Muffins have earned four- and five-star reviews for being simple, flavorful and nutritious.

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Lemon Drop Energy Balls

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

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

These no-sugar-added lemon drop energy balls are a zesty little pick-me-up you’ll actually look forward to snacking on. Naturally sweetened with Medjool dates and packed with oats, cashews and hemp seeds, they deliver fiber and plant-based protein in every bite. They’re perfect for stashing in the fridge for a quick grab-and-go snack.

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No-Added-Sugar Blueberry Muffins

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

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

These tender no-added-sugar blueberry muffins get their natural sweetness from ripe banana and Medjool dates. Strained yogurt keeps these muffins moist while also adding a slightly tangy flavor. Perfect for breakfast on the go, packing in lunchboxes or enjoying with an afternoon cup of tea, these muffins are satisfying and freezer-friendly too!

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Lemon-Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Bites

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

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

These lemon-strawberry yogurt bites are the ultimate frozen snack, and they’re made without added sugar. Juicy strawberries are coated in tangy yogurt kissed with vanilla, lemon zest and a hint of warm spice before being dusted with a powdery layer of crushed freeze-dried strawberries.

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Crispy Peanut Butter–Quinoa Balls

Photographer: Ali Redmond. 

Photographer: Ali Redmond. 

These no-bake Crispy Peanut Butter–Quinoa Balls come together in minutes and deliver a perfect mix of salty, sweet and crunchy flavors. The puffed quinoa gives them a light, crispy texture that’s held together with peanut butter and drizzle of chocolate on top. Look for puffed quinoa in the cereal or natural-foods aisle of well-stocked grocery stores, or order it online. If you can’t find it, try puffed brown rice cereal instead for a similar crunch.

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Cranberry Nut Bread

Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Sally McKay, Prop Stylist Hannah Greenwood

Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Sally McKay, Prop Stylist Hannah Greenwood

This cranberry nut bread brings together the tartness of fresh cranberries with the crunch of walnuts, all wrapped in a moist, tender loaf. Whether enjoyed as a breakfast, snack or dessert with coffee, cranberry nut bread offers a little bit of holiday cheer in every bite. To make it a little sweeter and to bring out more citrusy flavor, drizzle it with the optional orange glaze before slicing and serving.

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Garlic Hummus

Photography: Carson Downing, Food: Holly Dreesman, Props: Gabe Greco

Photography: Carson Downing, Food: Holly Dreesman, Props: Gabe Greco

This garlic hummus recipe couldn't be easier—just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away!

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Spicy Maple Walnuts

Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Shannon Goforth, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco.

Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Shannon Goforth, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco.

These sweet-spicy walnuts come together with pantry staples and just a few minutes of hands-on time. Keep a batch on hand for snacking or topping yogurt, or package them up in a small Mason jar for a simple yet delicious holiday gift.

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Cottage Cheese Snack Jar

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

This creamy, crunchy snack packs 20 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber into one small Mason jar. Adding the chickpeas right before serving will keep them crunchy. If you want to store everything in one jar, opt for 1/4 cup rinsed canned chickpeas instead.

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Blueberry-Lemon Energy Balls

Ali Redmond
Ali Redmond

If you're looking for a midday pick-me-up, these blueberry-lemon balls come together in minutes and make a perfect on-the-go snack. Walnuts add a boost of plant-based protein and help keep you energized, while a bit of maple syrup adds sweetness.

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Lemon, Mint & White Bean Dip

EatingWell

EatingWell

This quick, healthy dip is an easy appetizer or snack. If you don't have cannellini beans, chickpeas work just as well. Serve this tasty dip alongside veggies, crackers, pita or pretzels.

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Read more: 10 Easy Heart-Healthy Snacks You'll Want to Make Forever

What Happens to Your Stroke Risk When You Follow the Mediterranean Diet, According to a New Study

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11 February 2026
Here's what the experts found.
Read more: What Happens to Your Stroke Risk When You Follow the Mediterranean Diet, According to a New Study
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