Recipes

Lentils are inexpensive, quick-cooking, and the most nutrient-dense of all legumes, with abundant lean protein, fiber, folate, and iron.

Like other leafy greens, peppery dandelion and watercress leaves are excellent sources of calcium and vitamins A and C; they’re also favorites for detox and anticancer diets. The spicy ginger vinaigrette sweetly balances the greens’ tangy edge.

This unique take on traditional, antioxidant-rich black bean soup adds whole-grain brown rice for hearty texture and even more nutrients. Reduce the amount of crushed red pepper if you like less heat. Serve with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt.

Pomegranates’ abundant polyphenols and potassium benefit your heart, and kale is chock-full of minerals, vitamin K, and anticancer sulforaphane. Peel away a pomegranate’s pithy white sections to reveal the tart-sweet, crimson seeds; or look for ready-to-eat seeds in your market’s refrigerated fruit section.

Ounce for ounce, berries offer the biggest nutrient punch of any fruit, with few calories. These desserts provide built-in portion control; using cooking spray rather than butter to keep the phyllo moist lowers fat, too.

Start your day with this heart-healthy combo and you’ll stay energized and satiated for hours. To make it gluten free, use certified GF oats or substitute quinoa.

Have you ever wondered which foods are really the best for your health? We’ve tracked down the top 25, with recipes to match. Now it’s your turn to eat them.

This light and refreshing summer treat is supersimple.

Traditional crab cakes get a makeover with this take from BELA Sardines.