Lunch

30-minute chicken Caesar salad wrap on the grill

Nifer — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:07:23 +0000

Does it ever occur to you to make Caesar salad at home? I never think of it until I’m at a restaurant and it suddenly looks like the best thing on the menu—especially with some grilled chicken on top (even if I have to pay extra for that).

With this recipe dreamed up by the EatingWell Test Kitchen, it’s not just the chicken that’s grilled—the romaine lettuce is too! (Another thing I’d never think of.) That lightly charred lettuce adds more delicious smokiness to the Caesar salad filling for this easy meal rolled up in a warmed spinach wrap.

How to eat to lose weight: what a 1,500 calorie day looks like

Nifer — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:24:52 +0000

Did you know that one-third of New Year’s resolutions pertain to weight, diet and health? It’s true. Unfortunately, the majority of us are successful for no more than one week. You’re 10 times as likely to keep your healthy-eating resolutions, however, when you set an explicit goal—like, say, by following a meal plan.

5 secrets to speedy soup

Nifer — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:59:13 +0000

Nothing beats a warm bowl of homemade soup on a cool fall day. But I’m a busy guy—I don’t have time to stand around stirring a pot and chopping vegetables all day. So how do I whip up tasty, savory creations in the time I do have? I take shortcuts, using a few cheater ingredients here or some clever EatingWell cooking tricks there to get the job done faster. As a result, I can make an amazing soup just like my mom used to make (What am I talking about? STILL makes) in just 30 minutes. That’s less than the time it takes to order takeout.

Save $3,392 on lunch

Nifer — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:06:45 +0000

I used to be able to convince myself that the money I spent eating out was reasonable, but then my wife and I started tracking our expenses. The results were eye-opening: I spend this much in restaurants? Clearly, a change needed to happen. It came in the form of a $2 piece of plastic—the Tupperware container I use to start bringing my own lunch. And though the savings is only a little bit each day, I started noticing the extra money in my pocket pretty quickly.

4 foods to pack in your kid’s lunchbox

Nifer — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 13:27:25 +0000

It’s that time of year when many of us start thinking about back to school. And, as a nutrition editor and registered dietitian, that means lunch (and maybe even breakfast or snack). “What should I be packing for meals for my kid while they’re at school?” is a question I hear often.

Don’t Miss: 5 Healthy-Sounding Kids’ Foods That Aren’t

Here are a few suggestions to help you fuel your kiddo’s young brain and body.

The best fitness foods: What to eat before, during and after a workout

Erin McCormick — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:13:43 +0000

Getting a great workout goes beyond the number of reps you do or the miles you log on the treadmill (though that does help too). In all the running road races I've trained for—from 5Ks to marathons—I know that what I put into my body before and after a race or a training run can either help or hinder my performance.

5 healthy recipes for Easter's leftover ham

Nifer — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:37:54 +0000

This year, my husband and I are having Easter at our house. With parents six hours away by car, we're cooking our first official holiday meal as newlyweds with just a few relatives joining us at the table.

Here's our menu: ham with spicy horseradish mustard, glazed carrots with rosemary, green beans and potatoes au gratin. Of course, as is usually the case with Easter ham, we'll have more than we, plus a couple relatives, can eat-even after all the bites of ham we'll sneak to our puppy Lou under the table!

4 ways to make healthier egg salad

Nifer — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:49:28 +0000

It was egg salad that made me fall in love with hard-boiled eggs. Prior to that, I’d always seen those perfect ovals of white as a missed opportunity for an omelet. Sure, I loved dyeing Easter eggs, but eating them? No thanks.

When I finally tried an egg salad sandwich for the first time, I fell in love. The delicate texture of whites and creamy yolks mixed with mayo and served on dark, crusty bread is pure comfort. Now they’re a favorite for me: a deli-counter go-to and a day-after-Easter indulgence to look forward to.

A day in the life of a successful dieter

Nifer — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:17:43 +0000

As the associate nutrition editor of EatingWell Magazine, I’m often asked for tips on boosting weight-loss success. While there’s no single answer that works for everyone, focusing on your diet and tuning up your exercise are two key elements for weight loss. Another? Having a plan. Start out the week by planning what healthy meals and exercise you can fit in during the upcoming days. There are also some things you can eat and do at certain times throughout the day to maximize your weight-loss success. Here’s a sample day in the life of a successful dieter:

Soup or sandwich: what’s the best lunch for weight loss?

Matt Malenczak — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:11:50 +0000

If you’re trying to lose weight, chances are you’re spending more time thinking about every food choice you make. And it turns out that, beyond the calories in—calories out equation, the foods you choose can make a difference. Take lunch. When it comes to losing weight, which is the better lunch choice: soup or a sandwich?

Must-Read: 3 Healthy Ingredients of a Get-Skinny Lunch

3 healthy ingredients of a get-skinny lunch

Nifer — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:25:08 +0000

Just as breakfast gives me a much-needed energy boost in the morning, eating lunch fuels the second half of my day—and helps me stay away from the vending machine mid afternoon.
Don’t Miss: 3 Essential Ingredients of a Healthy Breakfast

10 tricks to make losing weight easier

Nifer — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:21:27 +0000

To successfully lose weight and keep it off, eating well and exercising are key—the “secret,” of course, is to eat less and move more (find out how many calories you should be eating to lose weight here). But even the most committed dieters can benefit from a few tricks to boost their weight-loss efforts. Here are 10 easy, everyday diet tips to add to your weight-loss arsenal.

Friday night is pizza night!

Nifer — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:45:26 +0000

You might be thinking, "Yeah right. Pizza? On a diet?" But our homemade pizza recipes are wholesome and less calorie-laden than ones from a box. Paired with a salad, a slice of pizza can easily fit into a meal that's less than 500 calories. As Penelope points out, making your own is also a bargain, at $1 a slice.

Homemade pizza for $1 a slice.

Gluten-free? Top swaps for eating deliciously on-the-go

Matt Malenczak — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:38:12 +0000

You may have noticed gluten-free labels on more foods—everything from breads to brownies—at the supermarket in the past few years as the number of gluten-free products has rapidly increased. This is great for people diagnosed with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity who can’t tolerate gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley.

The one spring vegetable you’re not cooking, but should

Matt Malenczak — Mon, 09 May 2011 17:41:05 +0000