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Pies are among America’s favorite desserts and a classic indulgence in the summer season. There’s nothing quite like a nice slice of pie to finish off a delicious BBQ dinner. Unfortunately, these summertime favorites and epic desserts are traditionally packed with fat and sugar that can easily derail your healthy intentions and weight loss journey. But don’t get discouraged! While store-bought pies and traditional summer dessert recipes will have you loaded up on white flour, butter and sugar, our recipe developers at Nutrisystem and The Leaf have created some diet-friendly options. Our healthy recipes will provide you with your fill of pie while keeping your healthy eating plans on track. These 10 summer pies use simple swaps and healthy ingredients to lighten up some of your favorite summer desserts. Here are 10 summer fruit pies for a seasonal and satisfying sweet treat: 1. Fresh Peach Pie Nothing screams “summer” like a big slice of peach pie. Summer is peach season and that...

Sink your teeth into this juicy fruit for a sweet taste of summer. Fresh peaches are not only delicious, they also are accompanied by many health benefits. Grab a peach on the go or whip up one of our delicious recipes to use peaches for weight loss and enjoy a healthy, sweet and balanced summer diet. Read on to find out exactly why you should bite into this sweet fruit and enjoy the many benefits of enjoying peaches for weight loss: 1. Peaches are Low in Calories According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), one medium peach weighs in at only 58 calories. And like many fresh fruits, it has less than a half gram of fat, with no sodium or cholesterol. While it is true that peaches and other fruits contain sugar, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t eat them. Sugar in peaches and other fruits occurs naturally. The kind that is loaded into soda, cakes and candy bars is processed, or refined. Both types of sugar are broken down in your body for energy. Refined sugars, ...

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. However, 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 . 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 know about choosing and using low-calorie condiments: 1. Must...

We live in a fast-paced culture that values hard work and dedication above almost everything else. The common belief is that you must work longer and harder than anyone else if you want to get ahead or even just to keep up. But research shows that when work takes up all your time, your well-being may be undermined and relationships with other people in your life can suffer. A healthy work-life balance helps to keep your stress levels under control, ensures you stay fresh on the job, protects your body and mind, and allows you to enjoy the fruits of your labor. We’ve put together this collection of tips for work-life balance to give you the strategies you need to manage the demands of your job while having time for the other joys that life offers. What is Work-Life Balance? Most of us need jobs to pay for our essential living expenses, but for many, the pursuit of careers and opportunities for advancement can create a demand to spend more and more time and energy working to achieve...

Celebrate the end of summer with a fun backyard cookout! Keep things healthy this Labor Day weekend with this simple guide that’s packed with tips for grilling, cooking side dishes, playing fun games and whipping up Nutrisystem-approved drinks. Here are five fun ways to enjoy a backyard picnic and still lose weight. 10 Healthy Summer Pie Recipes Read More 1. Load some veggies on that grill. Even veggie haters find grilled vegetables to be irresistible. That’s probably because this particular cooking method brings out their inherent sweetness. Slice up some onions, zucchini, eggplant, carrots and even cabbage “steaks,” then grill them up as a healthy side. To keep your meal diet-friendly, load up half of your plate with veggies. Trending now: the carrot “hot dog.” Cook whole carrots on the grill and serve them on a whole wheat frankfurter bun with all the fixings. You can also use veggies in another way: in some grilled vegetable recipes, vegetables are layered between cube...