Meal Plan at a Glance Breakfast/ A.M. snack Lunch/ P.M. snack Dinner Smoothie bowl/ Yogurt & berries Chickpea salad/ Pear & nut butter Sheet-pan chicken & veggies Quiche/ Pear & nut butter Chicken salad/ Cottage cheese jar Roasted veggies & lentils Quiche/ Yogurt parfait Chicken salad/ Cottage cheese jar Halibut, quinoa & veggies Quiche/ Pear…
Despite different snack and drink habits, no clear link was found between toddler diets and tooth decay, emphasizing that childhood cavities have many causes beyond what kids eat. Study: Early-life snack and drink consumption patterns among children: findings from a U.S. birth cohort study. Image Credit: Sorapop Udomsri / Shutterstock In a recent article published in the…
Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) has held two summer “Healthy Meals” cooking classes for local foster youth, the first program of its kind in Santa Clarita. The new initiative was designed to teach approximately 30 foster youth in the FYI community strategies for meal planning and grocery shopping on a budget, instruct them how to prepare…
This high-protein chicken salad sandwich provides energy and keeps you feeling full longer. Tasty ingredients like Greek yogurt and sun-dried tomatoes make this healthy lunch fun and satisfying to eat. You can enjoy this meal in different ways—on bread, in a salad or stuffed in veggies—so it never gets boring. There may come a time…
Antony Jones/Getty Images If you love overnight oats, then you have something in common with the late Princess Diana. Long before this dish was a major online trend, it was Diana Spencer’s favorite breakfast. In June 2025, her former chef, Darren McGrady, posted a YouTube video showcasing Lady…
Hitting that daily protein quota is a must, but how are you doing on your antioxidant game? Often found in fruits and veggies, antioxidants are key to keeping your immunity up and maintaining long-term health. “Antioxidants play a huge role in disease prevention and healthy aging,” says Michael Ednie, MD, RD, a doctor and registered…
If you’re trying to beat the summer heat, these no-cook lunch recipes are the cold bite you’re looking for. From sandwiches and wraps to salads and bowls, these meals are the perfect lunch to bring with you to work or school, no microwave needed! Try recipes, like our Cucumber-Hummus Wrap or our High-Protein Caprese Chickpea…
1 Spinach Getty Images Popeye knew what he was doing. A cup of cooked spinach offers 6.43 milligrams of iron, per the USDA. Plus, spinach is a nutritional powerhouse: It provides 5.35 grams of protein and 4.32 grams of fiber—plus a healthy dose of calcium, potassium, folate, and vitamins A, C, and K. Enjoy some…
A recent study found bananas may block absorption of antioxidants from fruits, like berries. This has many people questioning if it’s OK to add bananas to smoothies. Before swearing off nutrient-rich bananas, dietitians caution this is a very small study. Many people consider bananas to be the GOAT ingredient for smoothies. Not only are bananas…
Photo Credit: Getty Images A recent post about billionaires receiving free McDonald’s for life brought up hard feelings on social media, with many questioning why the ultra-wealthy get special perks while food waste and hunger remain massive issues. The controversy began when an X user shared that Bill Gates holds one of McDonald’s Gold Cards,…