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Coffee is the ideal healthy weight loss food. Not only does one cup of black coffee have negligible calories (that makes it a Free Food on the Nutrisystem plan ), but a Harvard study also found that drinking up to four cups a day can actually reduce body fat by about four percent. Researchers theorize that this is done by boosting the rate at which we burn calories (metabolic rate). 1 Keep your coffee healthy with smart indulgences. Unfortunately, coffee is one of the easiest healthy foods to make un healthy. All the mix-ins can turn your daily pick-me-up into one big fat calorie bomb. For example, if you have two cups a day with cream and sugar, you’d better add an extra 300 calories to your food diary. Two ounces of cream is 120 calories (with 12 grams of fat) and two teaspoons of sugar are 32 calories. Switching to whole milk saves you a bundle of calories—two ounces is only 38 calories. 2 There are plenty of other, better fixes to help you to get the coffee taste you want with

Is your fridge filled with Thanksgiving leftovers? Give them new life with these seven simple, smart and satisfying recipes! From a savory soup to the perfect panini, these delicious ideas are the perfect way to use up the rest of your holiday feast. Plus, these Thanksgiving leftover recipes fit perfectly into your Nutrisystem weight loss plan ! Here are seven healthy and creative Thanksgiving leftover recipes: 1. Thanksgiving Leftover Soup > Thanksgiving leftover soup is the perfect way to use up the rest of that holiday feast! This delicious soup recipe can be prepared on the stove top or in your Instant Pot. It features the Thanksgiving basics: Leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, carrots and chicken broth. We also add in some onions, fresh herbs and spices for extra festive flavor. 2. Cranberry Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potato > If you have any extra baked sweet potatoes in your fridge, you have to try this Thanksgiving leftover recipe! They are the perfect

The holidays are upon us, which means loved ones are probably starting to ask what’s on your gift wish list. Whether you’re a full-on foodie or you’d just like some help in the kitchen, consider asking for one of these 11 healthy holiday gift ideas. They’re perfect for putting together your Nutrisystem flex meals! Shopping for friends and family? These creative ideas are ideal for all of the home cooks in your life. Here are 11 healthy gift ideas that are perfect for your healthy holiday wish list or any foodie in your life!: 1. Measuring Cups If you don’t own a good set of measuring cups, you should add them to your healthy holiday wish list this year—especially since incorrectly estimating portion sizes is a quick way to sabotage your slim-down. Already own a set? Consider adding a second set to your list. That way you can leave them in your desk drawer at work and beat portion distortion wherever you are. Just make sure you ask for dishwasher-safe options so cleaning them is a

Ready or not, here they come… In case you’ve missed the glaring lights and blaring commercials, it’s official… the holidays are upon us. And Thanksgiving, with all of its food-based traditions, promises to put your weight loss willpower to the test. According to research from the Calorie Control Council, a typical traditional Thanksgiving dinner can clock in at 3,000 calories. Add some apps and drinks, and you’ve got yourself a 4,500 calorie meal—that’s more than two times the average daily intake. This same source reports that the average Thanksgiving enthusiast may fill up on close to 230 grams of fat—the fat equivalent of three sticks of butter. But with a little planning, you can make it through Thanksgiving without putting on more stuffing. Check out these 23 simple strategies that are sure to help keep the “trim” in your turkey day: 1. Don’t skip breakfast Don’t “save space” for dinner. We all know what happens when we don’t eat all day—we become ravenous and are more likel

We all know Thanksgiving is often associated with the various side dishes that accompany turkey on our plates. These side dishes can sometimes sabotage our diet with the overabundance of salt, sugar, grease and a long list of not-so-healthy ingredients that are frequently used in the creation of these sides. We’ve got some good news… you can still enjoy those famous side dishes and stay on track with your weight loss goals. We have created a perfectly printable recipe book that includes eight turkey-worthy side dishes that will allow you to have a happy AND healthy Thanksgiving meal. From the ever-so-classic Green Bean Casserole all the way to Baked Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole, these eight recipes are certain to satisfy while keeping those healthy lifestyles in check. Don’t sacrifice your Thanksgiving favorites in fear of falling off track. Follow a few simple steps with a few simple ingredients and enjoy those famous (and delicious) sides with a healthy twist. Believe us, your tas

The air fryer has really revolutionized weight loss.  This little kitchen counter device cooks foods by circulating heated air around it, creating that appealing crunchy outside that was once only attainable by frying in lots of fat. By cutting much of the fat out of your favorite fried food recipes, you can blast calorie counts by 70 to 80 percent . What that means is that once forbidden foods—from French fries to donuts—are now back on the menu. The air fryer can be your savior in the morning because it cooks foods quickly. Even if the entire family is rushing around to get to work or school, you can have a Sunday morning breakfast any day of the week. 17 Healthy Air Fryer Recipes for Fruits and Vegetables Read More Check out these 11 air fryer breakfast recipes that are ready in minutes: 1. Air Fryer Apple Cinnamon French Toast > Sounds fancy, tastes fancy, and whips up so quickly in the air fryer that you can have French toast for a weekday breakfast even if you got