Simple 1,200-Calorie Meal Plan, Created by a Dietitian

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWeek 1Week 2Week 3Week 4Week 5 In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Dive in and start hitting your weight loss goals today with help from this simple 30-day meal plan featuringeasy-to-make recipesandhelpful meal prep tips. Each day comes in around 1,200 calories—a calorie level at which many people can safely lose 1 to 2 pounds per week—and includes enough protein and fiber to help you feel full and satisfied while cutting calories....

January 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1683 words · Katherine Odonnell

Simple 3-Step Resistance Band Workout for Strength

Close Strength trainingdoesn’t always mean lifting weights or using fancy gym equipment. Resistance bands are just as useful in building strength, but they are lighter and easier to maneuver than traditional weights. Plus, they allow you to work your muscles and improve flexibility without putting too much stress on yourjoints. Once you are familiar with a few basic moves, this simple tool can make it easy to add some muscle-training sessions to your weekly routine....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1059 words · Brenda Durham

Simple 30-Day Summer Meal Plan for Weight Loss, Created by a Dietitian

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhy This Meal Plan Is Great for YouFrequently Asked QuestionsMeal Prep TipsDay 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Day 7Day 8Day 9Day 10Day 11Day 12Day 13Day 14Day 15Day 16Day 17Day 18Day 19Day 20Day 21Day 22Day 23Day 24Day 25Day 26Day 27Day 28Day 29Day 30 In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Why This Meal Plan Is Great for You Frequently Asked Questions Meal Prep Tips...

January 18, 2025 · 42 min · 8772 words · Ryan Caldwell

Simple 5-Ingredient Dinners That Are Packed with Flavor (Weekly Plan & Shopping List!)

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleYour Meal PlanSomething to Sip OnWhat’s Cooking This Weekend In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Your Meal Plan Something to Sip On What’s Cooking This Weekend Close Our column, ThePrep, has everything you’ll need to make meal planning and meal prep as easy as can be. Sign uphereto get a meal plan delivered to your inbox every Saturday! Knowing what to make for dinner every night can sometimes feel challenging, especially after returning from vacation or when we’re used to a more laid-back schedule, like in the summer....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 687 words · Emily Gibson

Simple Anti-Inflammatory Dinners for Fall (Weekly Plan & Shopping List!)

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleYour Meal PlanSomething to Sip OnWhat’s Inspiring Me This Week In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Your Meal Plan Something to Sip On What’s Inspiring Me This Week CloseWe have some cloudy days ahead of us here in Austin, which has me craving cozy dishes. That’s why this week, I’ll make comforting meals with all sorts of fall flavors! Plus, these dishes feature anti-inflammatory foods that will help me stay healthy as the weather starts to drop....

January 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1671 words · Paul Weeks

Simple Cabbage Salad

Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:4 Active Time:10 mins Active Time: 10 mins Total Time:20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe ThisSimple Cabbage Saladmakes the perfect crunchy, cruciferous side to any main dish. Paired with a bright, homemade vinaigrette, the cabbage becomes light and refreshing. Shred the cabbage yourself to save money (there’s often an upcharge per pound for the pre-shredded variety)....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 869 words · Debbie Curtis

Simple Caramelized Onions

Close Photo: Elizabeth Laseter Cook Time:1 hrActive Time:15 minsTotal Time:1 hr 15 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:1 hrActive Time:15 minsTotal Time:1 hr 15 minsServings:4 Cook Time:1 hr Cook Time: 1 hr Active Time:15 mins Active Time: 15 mins Total Time:1 hr 15 mins Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2mediumwhite onions (about 1 1/3 lbs)1teaspoonolive oil⅛teaspoonKosher salt⅛teaspoonpepperOptional: 1/4 cup chicken stock or water...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Brittany Morris

Simple Christmas Morning Quiche

Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:1 hr 25 minsServings:8 Active Time:30 mins Active Time: 30 mins Total Time:1 hr 25 mins Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Servings:8 Servings: 8 Jump to recipe Simple Christmas Morning Quicheis the crowd-pleasing holiday breakfast you’ve been looking for. Sun-dried tomatoes and spinach not only add to the festive colors of this dish, but also share the gift of antioxidants to start your day. If your house is full of family and friends, this hearty, high-protein breakfast is sure to please vegetarians and meat-eaters alike....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 834 words · Ashley Vazquez

Simple Green Salad with Citronette

Close Cook Time:15 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:6Yield:1 1/2 cupsJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:15 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:6Yield:1 1/2 cups Cook Time:15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time:15 mins Total Time: Servings:6 Servings: 6 Yield:1 1/2 cups Yield: 1 1/2 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients ¼cupfresh orange juice ¼cuplemon juice ¼cupextra-virgin olive oil 1smallshallot, finely chopped 2teaspoonsDijon mustard ½teaspoonsalt ¼teaspoonfreshly ground pepper 4cupstorn peppery and/or bitter greens, such as frisee, watercress, radicchio or arugula...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Kayla Lane

Simple Grilled Salmon & Vegetables

Close Prep Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:4Yield:4 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings Prep Time:25 mins Prep Time: 25 mins Total Time:25 mins Total Time: Servings:4 Servings: 4 Yield:4 servings Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1mediumzucchini, halved lengthwise2red, orange and/or yellow bell peppers, trimmed, halved and seeded1mediumred onion, cut into 1-inch wedges1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil½teaspoonsalt, divided½teaspoonground pepper1 ¼poundssalmon fillet, cut into 4 portions¼cupthinly sliced fresh basil1lemon, cut into 4 wedges...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 636 words · Anna Turner

Simple Margarita

Close Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:10 minsServings:2Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:10 minsServings:2 Active Time:10 mins Active Time: 10 mins Total Time:10 mins Total Time: Servings:2 Servings: 2 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1teaspoongrated lime zest⅛teaspoonkosher salt¼cuplime juice (from 2 limes), divided½cupice, plus more for glasses2ouncesreposado tequila1ounceorange liqueur2teaspoonsagave syrupLime wheels for garnish (optional)...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 612 words · Elizabeth Wiley

Simple No-Cook Grated Beet & Carrot Salad

Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:4 Active Time:10 mins Active Time: 10 mins Total Time:20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients3tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil2tablespoonsorange juice1tablespoonDijon mustard1tablespoonpuremaple syrup1teaspoonunseasonedrice vinegar1/2teaspoonground coriander1/4teaspoonsalt2cupsshreddedred beets2cupsshredded carrots2tablespoonsfinely chopped freshchives, plus more for garnish2tablespoonsfinely choppedfresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 3tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil 2tablespoonsorange juice...

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Keith Jones

Simple Roast Chicken

Close Active Time:15 minsAdditional Time:2 hrs 5 minsTotal Time:2 hrs 20 minsServings:8Yield:8 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:15 minsAdditional Time:2 hrs 5 minsTotal Time:2 hrs 20 minsServings:8Yield:8 servings Active Time:15 mins Active Time: 15 mins Additional Time:2 hrs 5 mins Additional Time: 2 hrs 5 mins Total Time:2 hrs 20 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Servings:8 Servings: 8 Yield:8 servings Yield: 8 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe...

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 800 words · Curtis Rodgers