These not-too-sweet pumpkin mini Bundt cakes feature toasty spices and a chai tea glaze, the perfect treat with a cozy cup of tea. The whole-grain flour and pumpkin add fiber (1, 2). Cooking tip: If you don’t have a mini (12-well) Bundt pan, bake the batter in a muffin tin for the same amount of…
With a buttery whole-grain shortbread crust and a crunchy, sweet-salty fruit-and-nut topping, these little gems are a perfect treat to share during the holidays. Dried cranberries are a good source of fiber (4g per 1/2 cup) but because they are naturally tart, many brands are loaded with added sugar (1). Fortunately, there are brands of…
When it comes to tart fillings, choosing between sweet potato and pumpkin is really a win-win because both are highly nutritious. Sweet potatoes, however, offer much more fiber, a little more protein, magnesium and vitamin C than pumpkin (1, 2). This easy, quick-to-make tart is ideal for holiday gatherings, where the main feast may leave…
With fall comes an abundance of pumpkins and apples — and cold-weather cravings for cozy desserts. Here are five fall-inspired desserts, all with under 200 calories per serving. 1. PUMPKIN SPICE BUNDTLETTES WITH CHAI TEA GLAZE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 183; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 28mg; Sodium:…
You’ve seen it all over social media this summer: seafood boils are one of the hottest food trends online right now. Imagine a covered table with a couple plates on the perimeter and an enormous pile of seafood, corn, potatoes, and sausage in the middle. The food is smothered in a flavorful sauce, and just…
Most people don’t think twice about the black pepper shaker on the table, but that ordinary spice holds a far more powerful role than it gets credit for. Used across continents for thousands of years, black pepper earned its place not just as a flavor enhancer, but as a compound deeply tied to how you…
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For many years, I avoided grains completely and was vocal about it! During the height of my Hashimoto’s autoimmune disease, removing grains from my diet was one of the things that made a noticeable difference in my healing. Now that my body is back to a healthy state, I’ve added a lot of foods back…
If you’ve ever had stomach cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, and chills soon after eating, there’s a good chance you were dealing with contaminated food. But here’s where it gets confusing: not all gut-related sickness is foodborne. Viral infections like norovirus, commonly called the “stomach bug,” also trigger gastroenteritis. Symptoms for both conditions overlap, and that makes…
