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Healthy Homemade Baked Beans (with Lentils)

June 14, 2019July 19, 2022 Laura Yautz 0 Comments High Fiber, High Iron, High Protein, Low Fat, Low Sodium

Using lentils makes this version of baked beans a snap. No soaking required! These are smoky and sweet, and go perfect with your summer BBQ, without undoing all your health goals!

Square image of falafel hummus wrap with baked falafel piled on the side.

Lunch Main Dish

Falafel Hummus Pita Wraps

July 11, 2022July 18, 2022 Laura Yautz 0 Comments Healthy Fats, High Calcium, High Fiber, High Iron, High Potassium, High Protein, High Vitamin A, High Vitamin C, High Vitamin K, Low Sodium

Falafel Hummus Pita Wraps are a delicious and portable lunch or easy dinner that never disappoints! Baked falafel is the star of the show, but the lemon tahini sauce brings everything together with crunchy vegetables and soft flatbread. The falafel can be made ahead so this can be assembled lightening quick!

Small crock of creamy soup, garnished with basil leaves.

Lunch One Pot/Pan Meals Soup

Roasted Pepper and Lentil Soup

January 7, 2022July 18, 2022 Laura Yautz 0 Comments High Fiber, High Iron, High Protein, High Vitamin A, High Vitamin C, Low Fat, Low Sodium

Healthy Roasted Red Pepper and Lentil Soup is just type of simple, warming soup you want right now! Using only a handful of basic ingredients, you can transform lunch into the main event it ought to be!

Bean burger on a bun, with onions, tomatoes, lettuce and sauce dripping out.

Fast & Easy Dinner Main Dish Pantry Staples

Quinoa Mushroom Burgers with Black Beans

June 24, 2021July 18, 2022 Laura Yautz 2 Comments Healthy Fats, High Fiber, High Iron, High Magnesium, Low Sodium

Black Bean Quinoa Burgers have so much flavor! Stuffed with garlic, sundried tomatoes, and tons of herbs, it’s your new go-to bean burger!

Lunch Soup

Low Sodium Lentil Soup with Spinach

February 4, 2021July 19, 2022 Laura Yautz 2 Comments High Fiber, High Iron, High Protein, High Vitamin A, High Vitamin K, Low Fat, Low Sodium

This soup will warm you from the inside out, and stick to your ribs! Made with common vegetables you probably already have and cooks in 30 minutes, this is the easiest vegetable lentil soup ever!

Single stuffed yellow pepper on a plate, with a fork and knife.

Main Dish

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

November 3, 2020July 19, 2022 Laura Yautz 0 Comments High Fiber, High Potassium, High Vitamin A, High Vitamin C, High Vitamin K, Low Fat, Low Sodium

These delicious peppers are stuffed with a mixture of lentils, mushrooms, and rice, for a winning combination even meat eaters will devour!

Lunch Main Dish

Roasted Kale Salad with Apple Maple Vinaigrette

October 4, 2020July 19, 2022 Laura Yautz 0 Comments Healthy Fats, High Calcium, High Fiber, High Iron, High Magnesium, High Potassium, High Protein, High Vitamin A, High Vitamin C, High Vitamin K, Low Sodium

This roasted kale salad is perfect for Fall, boasting seasonal roasted veggies like beets, butternut squash and potatoes, and sporting a delicious, homemade Apple Maple Vinaigrette!

Overhead shot of wooden bowl with vinegar red cabbage coleslaw in it.

Salad Sides Vegetables

Red Cabbage Vinegar Slaw

July 8, 2020July 19, 2022 Laura Yautz 1 Comment Healthy Fats, High Vitamin A, High Vitamin C, High Vitamin K, Low Sodium

This coleslaw is super simple, delicious, healthy, and a show stopper! Great by itself or on a burger, salad, or sandwich.

Balsamic glazed onions and black beans with rice

Fast & Easy Dinner Main Dish One Pot/Pan Meals Pantry Staples Sides Vegetables

Balsamic Glazed Onions & Black Beans

April 22, 2020July 19, 2022 Laura Yautz 6 Comments Healthy Fats, High Fiber, High Magnesium, High Protein

Balsamic Glazed Onions & Black Beans is an easy and quick meal or side dish that you can throw together with 5 basic ingredients! Big on flavor too!

Italian Lentil & Rice casserole in a casserole dish with a side of steamed broccoli

Casseroles Main Dish Pantry Staples whole grains

Italian Lentil & Rice Pantry Casserole

March 17, 2020July 19, 2022 Laura Yautz 5 Comments High Fiber, High Iron, High Protein, Low Fat

Easy healthy dinner option for chilly days! Pair with steamed or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Educational Healthy Living Tips Pantry Staples Tips

12 Heart Healthy Staples to Keep on Hand

March 6, 2020November 10, 2020 Laura Yautz articles

Do you ever wonder what you will do if you have to rely on what’s in your pantry, refrigerator, and freezer for a week or two? In this article, I’ve rounded up twelve of my favorite staples to keep on hand so you can make a heart healthy meal easily!

Jars of dried fruit, nuts and grains, on their sides, in a semi circle spilling out contents

Blood Pressure Educational Essential Nutrition for Your Heart

What Does Fiber Do For Your Heart?

February 7, 2020September 20, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments articles

You’ve heard that fiber is good for you, but what does it actually do? Learn about how fiber affects your heart, how much you need, and tips to eat more.

Dark chocolate is a good source of iron for heart health

Essential Nutrition for Your Heart Healthy Living Tips

Iron and Heart Health

October 19, 2019September 20, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments articles

Iron is integral to red blood cell function, DNA synthesis, immunity, and some enzyme function. Find out why iron is so important to heart health!

Fast & Easy Dinner Main Dish Pantry Staples Party Food

Healthy Crock Pot Cincinnati Chili

October 1, 2019July 19, 2022 Laura Yautz 2 Comments High Fiber, High Iron, High Magnesium, High Potassium, High Protein, High Vitamin A, High Vitamin C, High Vitamin K, Low Sodium, Slow Cooker

Sometimes called Skyline Chili, this version has all the amazing spices of traditional Cincinnati Chili, with a few healthy modifications! Perfect for your next football party or even a weeknight meal. The Crock Pot makes it possible!

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