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Food trends come and go so quickly, it can be hard to keep up with them. Bone broth is getting a lot of attention these days, but it’s been around forever. You might be wondering what it is exactly and why it seems to be showing up in so many grocery store products, magazine articles and online posts. Here’s what you need to know about bone broth. What is Bone Broth? Broth, stock and bone broth are all very similar. However, according to Campbell’s , they do have some differences: Broth is thinner and prepared from meat, vegetables and seasonings simmered for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours. Some varieties are also made with bones or stock. Stock is prepared by simmering bones and vegetables for 4 to 6 hours. It generally has less seasonings. Bone broth is considered a type of stock. It’s also made from bones and may contain vegetables. It is simmered longer; 12 to 48 hours. Bone broth also tends to have a thicker consistency, and it feels very rich and satisfying in your mouth.

Cranberries can be so much more than just a seasonal side dish. Their tart flavor and ruby red color fit into many kinds of recipes, from appetizers to the main course to dessert. Cranberries also are potent little packets of nutrients that may help prevent cavities, improve your heart health, and even lower your risk of cancer. To help you put the power of cranberries to work for you, we’ve compiled this list of our favorite ways to enjoy them while you’re losing weight on your Nutrisystem plan . These healthy cranberry recipes include everyday favorites and special occasion dishes. We even have delicious and healthy ideas for your holiday meal leftovers. You’re sure to find a few cranberry recipes that you’ll want to make at any time of the year. 1. Whole Wheat Cranberry Orange Bread > What tastes like cake but is healthy enough for your weight loss breakfast or afternoon snack? This Whole Wheat Cranberry Orange Bread is made with sweet flavorings like applesauce, oranges,

The aroma of fresh-baked bread makes your home feel just a little cozier when the weather outside turns chilly. Eating bread straight from the oven warms you up from the inside out, too. But maybe you have heard that you have to avoid all bread recipes when you’re trying to eat healthy and lose extra pounds. We’re here to tell you that you can enjoy all of the sensory pleasures of homemade bread and stay on track to your weight loss goals. With these 11 healthy bread recipes, you can treat yourself and the rest of your household to the tantalizing smells and the satisfying tastes of bread this season. Best of all, these recipes are so easy, you don’t need any baking experience. Grocery Shopping 101: Your Guide to the Baking Aisle Read More   1. Seeded Whole Wheat Bread Dough > Calories per Serving:  188 On Nutrisystem, Count As:  1 SmartCarb and 2 Extras Baking your own bread lets you use deliciously healthy ingredients like sunflower and pumpkin seeds to add extra flav

Handling the temptations of Thanksgiving? No sweat. You got this. You have your plan and your recipes—nothing is going to send you off the rails this season. Except for one thing. You’re not in charge of the Thanksgiving meal this year. You’re going to someone else’s feast, someone who is probably not going to be giving a thought to the fat, sugar and calorie content of the meal except to think “more is better.” On the plus side, you won’t be nibbling and tasting while you’re cooking. That may save you some sneaky calories. But there’s no getting around it: Thanksgiving dinner is almost always a calorie bomb. Without drinks and dessert, the average Thanksgiving meal is about 3,000 calories, according to the Calorie Control Council . That’s about 500 calories shy of what you have to consume to gain a pound. So how are you going to lose weight when just one meal of the day seems designed to go directly to your thighs? Have another plan. This one will involve Nutrisystem’s Flex meal