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Good Living: Expert health advice and lifestyle tips for a better you

Niçoise Salad

Niçoise salad

This easy, quick yet filling tuna Niçoise salad is a delicious French classic that’s perfect for a light midweek meal.

Chicken sandwich

BBQ chicken sandwich

A lighter version of a summertime favorite

Chinese Tofu Salad

Chinese tofu salad

A refreshing, light and fragrant Chinese-inspired vegetable salad, perfect for a quick summer dinner

Peanut Butter Chip Ice Cream

Peanut butter chocolate chip homemade 'nice' cream

Banana is the secret star of this healthier ice cream alternative.

Banana berry ice cream

Berry banana homemade 'nice' cream

Skip the added fat and cholesterol by using creamy frozen banana.

Chickpea Bean & Feta salad

Mediterranean bean salad

This salad is easy-to-make, heart-healthy, diabetic-friendly, and a great source of fiber.

Strawberry & Avocado salsa

Strawberry, jalapeño and avocado salsa

This sweet and spicy salsa is packed with vitamins, calcium, and omega-3 healthy fats.

blood sugar management

Common sense steps to maintain stable blood sugar

Use these tips to stay on top of your blood sugar.

Mexican Kale Salad

Mexican kale salad

Using a rotisserie chicken makes this salad a snap to put together.

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Five brain games to keep your mind sharp

Get your cognitive muscles moving with these brain games

Salad of vinaigrette with strawberries

Strawberry basil vinaigrette

A colorful way to liven up your favorite salad

Spinach salad with strawberries

Strawberry arugula salad

This salad is a great starter or an entire meal with a nice piece of chicken or salmon.

Cauliflower rice with veggies

Thai cauliflower rice

Who said cauliflower has to be a side dish?

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Five surprising benefits of exercising outdoors

Exercise is beneficial regardless of setting, but there are extra advantages outdoor workouts can offer.

Broiled Pineapple Fool

Broiled pineapple fool

The classic British fool, a dessert of fruit and whipped cream, is a perfect warm weather treat.

protein rollup

Protein rollups

This childhood snack grows up with a touch of spicy Dijon mustard and crunchy sweet pear.

Open Face BLT

Open-face BLT

Give your lunch a healthy makeover with this lightened-up version of a classic BLT sandwich.

Soba Noodles with Tofu and Papaya

Soba noodles with tofu and papaya

This delicious veggie dish is packed full of wholesome ingredients to keep you going.

Cocoa-Hazelnut “French Toast” with Pear

Cocoa-hazelnut 'French toast' with pear

This indulgent French toast-inspired dish comes together in the microwave.

turkey and pear

Turkey and pear sandwich

Satisfy your hunger with this fresh and filling lunch.

BBQ Jackfruit

BBQ jackfruit-stuffed sweet potatoes

This hearty vegetarian dish is rich in magnesium, fiber, and vitamin C.

Frittata with vegetables

Vegetable frittata

Light, fluffy, and packed with fresh veggies, this vegetable frittata is a versatile, healthy option for any time of the day.

Flatbread with zucchini

Zucchini and tomato flatbreads

Fresh zucchini and juicy tomatoes top these crispy flatbreads, making for a light, flavorful meal or appetizer.

Carrot, ginger and apple smoothie

Green apple and carrot smoothie

Eating enough greens can be difficult. This smoothie can help.

Vegetarian nachos

Veggie nachos

Adding veggies and legumes gives your cheesy nachos an extra boost of nutrients.