With nicer weather comes BBQs, picnics and parties galore. As we always say, you don’t need to sacrifice taste or tradition just because you are on a healthy regimen. On the contrary, we have numerous delicious recipes perfect for the whole gang to enjoy. So dig in—the healthy way—with these delicious and healthy recipes that have you covered from the first sip to the last bite!
This delicious Cucumber and Dill Salad is light, refreshing and flavorful. It’s not as creamy as the dill dip described above, but it’s definitely just as tasty! Get the recipe here.
This Spicy Peanut Slaw is like a party in your mouth! Word to the wise: Double up this delicious recipe because it won’t last long. Get the recipe here.
Fear not! This former calorie-buster has received a nutritional make-over while keeping all the taste and nostalgia of summers past. So read up and make the swaps for the perfect side dish to any BBQ meal. Get the recipe here.
Take advantage of in-season watermelon while it lasts. This summer salad is perfect on its own as a flex meal or pared down and paired with other BBQ treats. Get the recipe here.
Who doesn’t love fried chicken? “Don’t rub it in,” you’re thinking. “With all the fat and calories, I’ll never have fried chicken again.” Part of that is true. Just 3.5 ounces of fast food fried chicken has almost 400 calories and over 29 grams of fat. It’s neither slimming nor healthy. But you can have fried chicken again! The magic of the air fryer—a countertop appliance that uses hot air to mimic deep-fat frying with little or no oil—puts “fried” chicken on the menu, crispy coating and all. And it’s all guilt-free! Satisfy your fried chicken cravings with these 10 Nutrisystem-tested-and-approved healthy air fryer chicken recipes. 1. Air Fryer Honey Mustard Chicken Bites This marinade is as simple as it is heavenly: spicy brown mustard, honey and black pepper. Simple coat bite-sized pieces of boneless chicken breast in half the marinade. Ten minutes later, it’s into the air fryer for eight minutes per side. Finally, toss the chicken in the rest of the marinade. At only 144 c...
Stress is inevitable. Whether we’re preparing for a job interview or avoiding a potential car accident, our bodies respond with a series of changes that heighten our awareness and prepare us to react to dangerous, unexpected or uncomfortable situations. This speeds up our pulse and breathing, increases brain activity and tenses up our muscles. Once the immediate threat or discomfort passes, we return to functioning normally. 1 The constant demands of work and home, health problems of your loved ones and yourself, troubled relationships and the problems of the world can put you in a chronic state of stress. That’s harmful to your physical, emotional and mental health. 1 It can even slow your weight loss progress! Check out these seven common symptoms and signs of stress and their effects on your health. 1. Lack of energy. While short-term stress can increase your energy levels and keep you alert, persistent chronic stress can leave you feeling lethargic and unmotivated with low en...
The delicious holiday desserts that adorn your Christmas table can also help you stick to your healthy diet. With these 20 healthy holiday dessert recipes, you can enjoy the best of both worlds and indulge your sweet tooth without completely derailing your weight loss plans. 1. Holiday Gingerbread Rice Krispies > Here’s a fun twist on gingerbread boys—make them out of crispy rice cereal! You’ll follow similar directions to making Rice Krispies treats but add some ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg to give them that classic gingerbread flavor. Then use your cookie cutter and some decorations to bring these Holiday Gingerbread Rice Krispies to life. You can also make a chocolate version with cocoa powder! 2. Holiday Jell-O Cups > These fun Holiday Jell-O Cups use sugar-free lime and strawberry Jell-O to make a decorative (and delicious) red and green treat. Top with Cool Whip to finish it off. It’s festive, fun and very diet-friendly at a mere 27.3 calories per cup. 3. Chocolat...
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