Thought chia seeds were only for Chia Pets? Think again.
For starters, the tiny-but-mighty seeds—look for them in the “natural” aisle—offer an impressive bundle of nutrients.
Wouldn’t it be nice to build a stable of dips, dressings, sauces, and toppings that can take your salads, veggies, pasta, poultry, seafood, grains, and more from good to great in a snap? These fast flavorings pack a punch without much salt or sugar or add creamy richness without over doing unhealthy (saturated) fats.
Healthy EatingLindsay Moyer, MS, RDN, Kate Sherwood
Nuts get lots of attention...and they deserve it. Healthy fats. Vitamins & minerals. A little plant protein. And talk about taste! The hard part: stopping after one serving.
If you’re trying to eat more nuts and seeds—or just trying to find the healthiest ones—here are 9 tips to consider.
Nuts get lots of attention...and they deserve it. Healthy fats. Vitamins & minerals. A little plant protein. And talk about taste! The hard part: stopping after a serving.
Could you use a few more healthy snacking ideas? We have 6 tips to get you started.
1. Consider “calorie density.“
Foods lower in calorie density have fewer calories per bite. For example, here’s 100 calories’ worth of a dozen snacks. It’s easy to see how you’ll fill up on more food with fresh (not dried) fruits or vegetables because they’re lower in calorie density than most other snacks. Don’t like your vegetables plain? Scroll down to number 3.
Peanut butter’s got competition, and not just from almonds. There’s cashews, macadamias, soy, peas, and seeds.
Most nut and seed butters offer a nice dose of nutrients—some protein, magnesium, zinc, copper, and vitamin E—along with their good fats.
But do you also need added omega-3s, egg whites, collagen, or coconut? And which butters add enough sugar and oil to rival frosting? Here’s our guide to the nut-butter aisle.
