The Plant-Based Diet

Why Celery and Nut Butter is Healthy: Nut butter is a great source of Vitamin E which helps build a strong immune system. Celery is rich in antioxidants and helps reduce inflammation. Why It Works for Weight Loss: This simple snack contains healthy fat from the nutter butter and is high in protein...

Why This Lettuce Wrapped Veggie Burger Healthy: This veggie burger is high in fiber and potassium thanks to the seeds, beans and prunes in the mix. One cup of prunes alone has 12 grams of fiber. A homemade veggie burger also ensures you cut out all the processed ingredients in a prepackaged burger. Why It Works...

Why This Falafel Tahini Salad Is Healthy: Lentils are a great alternative for meat because they are made up of 25 percent protein. One cup of cooked lentils also has 3 milligrams of iron, which your body needs. Why It Works For Weight Loss: Green lentils and chickpeas combined, offer 31.5 grams o...

Why This Kiwi Green Smoothie is Healthy: Despite their tiny size, chia seeds are one of the most nutritious foods on the planet. They’re loaded with fiber, protein, Omega-3 fatty acids and various micronutrients. Why It Works for Weight Loss: Kiwis have 2.1 grams of...

Most diets fail, we know, but being held accountable to a partner or group can help you reach, and exceed, your goals, research shows. By being accountable to a partner or group, you raise the success of your diet and exercise program to over 95 percent, according to one study. ...

Breakfast: Mango Coconut Smoothie Why It's Healthy: Cauliflower is high in fiber and vitamin B. Mango promotes healthy digestion. Mangos have 122 milligrams of Vitamin C per medium gruit, which is double the amount in an orange. Why It Works for Weight Loss: Coconut milk is satisfying and the fatty acid profile can potentially help with aiding weight loss efforts...

Breakfast: Creamy Chickpea & Avocado Toast Why It's Healthy: Avocado has 4 grams of protein and more potassium than a banana, and is loaded with healthy fat to help your body learn to burn fat as fuel. Why It Works For Weight Loss: This meal is filled with fiber. Av...

Why This Creamy Chickpea and Avocado Toast is Healthy: Avocado has 4 grams of protein and more potassium than a banana and is loaded with healthy fat to help your body learn to burn fat as fuel. Why It Works For Weight Loss: This meal is filled with fiber...

Breakfast: Orange Carrot Smoothie Why It's Healthy: Ginger is an anti-inflammatory and the flavor enhances everything it gets paired with, so combine it with other antioxidant-rich foods like oranges and mangos. Why It Works for Weight Loss: Orange and mango are packed with vitamin C and combined they have 173 milligrams of vItamin C...

Breakfast: Green Smoothie Bowl Why It's Healthy: Chia seeds are high in Omega-3s which helps reduce inflammation in the body and support a healthy heart. Why It Works for Weight Loss: The potassium in a banana (422 milligrams) helps control appetite, and reduces bloating. Plu...