The holidays are in full swing! It’s a festive time for joyful celebrations, but along with the cheer comes stress over what to gift, dealing with a socially distanced holiday, and even what to eat. While holiday desserts like cookies, pies, and cakes are part of all the holiday fun, these sugar-ridden treats can quickly … Continue reading How to Make Your Holiday Desserts Healthier
Original recipe by Coach Miriam Coach Miriam’s notes: Potatoes are usually a staple at the Thanksgiving table. Why not mix it up with a different as well as super simple prep method as well as potato type? Purple potatoes are slightly sweet and contain the same antioxidant properties as other purple and blue hued foods … Continue reading Smashed Purple Potatoes Recipe
Are you hosting Thanksgiving this year? Or overwhelmed with what to bring to your Friendsgiving potluck? Well, lucky you! We’ve created a complete guide of crowd-pleasing Thanksgiving recipes that no one will even guess are Yes Health approved. Here’s the Thanksgiving lineup: Thanksgiving appetizer Stuffed mushrooms Thanksgiving main course Turkey meatloaf Thanksgiving sides Cauliflower mashed … Continue reading A Complete Guide to a Yes Health Approved Thanksgiving
Original recipe by Yes Health Coach Miriam. Coach Miriam’s tip: These bites pack some protein, fiber and heart healthy fats into a slightly sweet and festive treat! Plus, the prep is super easy. It can also be made vegan by using an egg replacement or flax egg in place of regular eggs. Ingredients: One (15.5 … Continue reading Pumpkin & Chickpea Blondie Bites
Halloween is almost here! And for most of us, that means bingeing on scary movies and all the halloween candy. But beware, there’s a lot of sugar and chemicals lurking in those nostalgic Halloween treats. According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, artificial colorants (e.g. Red 40, Blue 1, and Yellow 5 … Continue reading Healthy Tricks for Halloween Treats
After a long hot summer, Fall is finally here, and we couldn’t be more excited! Fall is all about getting cozy, festive, and best of all, enjoying a new variety of seasonal produce. This week, our focus is on everyone’s favorite Fall squash: pumpkins. Pumpkin Health Benefits Pumpkins are equal parts nutritious as they are … Continue reading Healthy Pumpkin Recipes to Get You in the Fall Spirit
Original recipe by Coach Sara A. Coach Sara A.’s tip: If you love nachos, you have to try these sweet potato nachos for a healthier alternative! Sweet potatoes are rich in complex carbs, fiber, and loaded with vitamin A. They are rich in beta-carotene (which is converted to vitamin A) and anthocyanins, which are antioxidants … Continue reading Sweet Potato Nachos
Ingredients: 1 red bell pepper 1 large onion 1-4 large tomatoes 3-4 garlic cloves, chopped/crushed 4 eggs 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp tomato paste Salt and pepper to taste Coach Susan’s tip: To maximize garlic’s health benefits, chop or crush the garlic and allow it to sit for 10 to 15 minutes … Continue reading Shakshuka Recipe
It’s natural to be drawn to comfort foods. They are, well…comforting after all. They provide soothing, stimulating serotonin in the brain that relaxes us. And in these uncertain times when a lot of us are feeling off balance, reaching for the warmth of nostalgia in the form of carbs, fat, sugar and salt feels like … Continue reading Healthy Comfort Food Hacks
Spending more time at home means more opportunities to enjoy healthy, homemade lunches. It can also mean spending more time prepping and cooking, and possibly getting bored with the same old same old. If you’re looking to add variety without eating up too much of your time, we’ve got you covered. Whether it’s bento boxes … Continue reading Is Eating at Home Eating Up Too Much Time? Try These 32 Healthy Lunch Ideas
