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Meal Prep | banana bread oats, baked penne, snack bowls

Meal Prep | banana bread oats, baked penne, snack bowls

5 Low Calorie Condiments to Use at the BBQ

You can still enjoy the delicious fun of summertime cookouts and stay on track with your weight loss goal. We have lots of lower-calorie ideas to help you do that, such as these 15 healthy grill recipes and 20 easy summer salads! >  But while you are choosing healthy dishes like those, be aware that sneaky excess calories are lurking in places where you might not expect them. Condiments may seem like just little dabs of flavor, but, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), a single tablespoon of ketchup can have four grams of sugar and an equal amount of mayonnaise can come with 90 calories and 10 grams of fat. That’s why most condiments are counted as “ Extras ” on your Nutrisystem weight loss plan (Not on Nutrisystem yet? Click here to get started! > ) Good news: These five low calorie condiments are loaded with flavor. Better news: They are all unlimited “Free Foods” on Nutrisystem, so you can enjoy as much as you want! Here’s what you need to ...

What I Eat For Dinner

What I Eat For Dinner

How to Build a Better Burger in 5 Easy Steps

Yes, a healthy burger can exist. Forget apple pie. There’s nothing more American than a burger—Americans eat nearly 50 billion of them every year, so the thought of a summer barbecue without one feels like heresy. If you’re trying to lose weight, you don’t have to skip that juicy, grilled patty at your next barbecue because, with a few tweaks (that don’t sacrifice flavor and actually make it more filling), you can make a healthy burger. There are some easy ways to make your burger better for your heart and your waist. Follow these five tips to cook up a healthy burger: 1. Start with a properly portioned patty. We’re all accustomed to quarter-pounders, but a proper portion of beef is far from it. On Nutrisystem, a PowerFuel serving is two ounces of cooked lean beef. Chances are, if you’re eyeballing the portions when making patties, you’ll overserve yourself: A study, published in Nature , found that people correctly guessed the amount of food in a portion only about half the time,...

Weston Turns 5! BIRTHDAY VLOG + ZOO TRIP | Felicia Keathley

Weston Turns 5! BIRTHDAY VLOG + ZOO TRIP | Felicia Keathley

8 Camping Trip Tips for a Safe and Healthy Outdoor Adventure

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in RV purchases, rentals 1 and participation in all forms of camping 2 which, as vacations go, can be the ultimate in social distancing. Many people who now call themselves “campers” took their first camping trip in 2020, according to the North American Camping report, an annual survey of camping activity sponsored by Kampgrounds of America (KOA). 3 It makes sense. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers camping a “low risk” activity, as long as you stay six feet away from people you don’t live with and wear a mask when around others. 4 Plus, being in the outdoors is good for your mental health, which has probably taken a beating during these anxiety-provoking months. Heading to the campground this Memorial Day weekend? Camping can be a relaxing way to vacation—or it can be a total nightmare. To keep it relaxing, follow these few simple tips. Hike Your Way to Weight Loss: 10 Reasons to Go for a Hike Today Read More ...

Day In The Life | Baby's First Food, Appointments, The Usual

Day In The Life | Baby's First Food, Appointments, The Usual

6 Fresh Recipes Starring Asparagus

There’s something about asparagus that makes a meal feel special. Maybe it’s because it’s such a classic side at fancy steakhouses, or maybe it’s just the intricate look of the tips of each spear. No matter the reason, a side of asparagus can turn a simple dinner into an occasion. We’ve compiled six diet-friendly asparagus recipes so that you can make any plate extra special (and healthy)! This fancy green veggie isn’t a splurge for your weight loss plan. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, 10 asparagus spears have just 40 calories and almost as much protein as an egg. Don’t wait for a special occasion and pile some asparagus onto your plate. With these tasty asparagus recipes, you’ll never run out of ideas featuring these super spears. A Love Letter to Asparagus: Why We Can’t Get Enough of This Veggie Read More Here are six fresh recipes featuring asparagus: 1. Asparagus Egg Toast > Calories per serving: 228 On Nutrisystem, counts as: 1 SmartCar...

How to Get Your Body Summer-Ready

Barbecues, beach trips and ballgames: Make sure your body is ready for all that summer fun! Achieve your fitness and energy goals in order to do all of the outdoor chores and activities you want to do this season. Our health, wellness and fitness experts here at The Leaf have compiled these must-try simple tips to help you get your beach body ready for summer—at the kitchen table, on the couch and when you’re moving around in and out of the house. 20 Easy Summer Salad Recipes for Weight Loss Read More Here are some simple ways to get your body ready for summer fun: At meal times: Eat more fiber Losing weight and toning up starts in the kitchen with healthy meal prep and your overall diet, not the gym. That’s why Nutrisystem is all about providing a healthy meal plan that is filled with nourishing (and delicious!) food. There are very few things that you can eat that will help firm up your stomach and abdominal region like fiber. Fiver can be found in vegetables, fruits, oat...