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Healthy Recipes
A collection of blog posts about nutrient-dense recipes for everyday meals, holidays, and special occasions to support balanced, healthy eating.


Healthy Broccolini Recipe: A Simple Side Dish for Strength and Wellness
Broccoli rabe and Broccolini are often mistaken for one another, but they’re not the same. Broccoli rabe has dark green leaves, slender stems, and tiny florets. Its taste is bitter and strong, much like mustard greens or kale. Broccolini is the trademarked name for a hybrid of broccoli and Chinese broccoli. With a mild, sweet flavor and florets attached to long, tender stems, it’s sometimes aptly dubbed “baby broccoli.” Yet despite these differences, they can often be used in
4 days ago2 min read


Healthy Stir-Fry Ramen Recipe for Active Adults: A Quick, Protein-Rich Dinner
Try this healthy stir-fry ramen recipe packed with protein and greens. A quick, balanced dinner to support strength training and active living after 55.
Mar 42 min read


Creamy Tomato Soup
This healthy tomato soup recipe is comforting, nutrient-rich, and perfect for recovery after strength training. Packed with antioxidants and simple whole ingredients, it’s an easy way to support strength, mobility, and healthy aging.
Feb 262 min read


Fit Spicy Noodle Stir-Fry with Salt and Pepper Tofu
This healthy salt and pepper tofu stir-fry is packed with plant-based protein and bold flavor. A heart-smart, muscle-supporting meal perfect for active adults.
Feb 174 min read


Healthy Recipe, Lightened-Up Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake
This healthy chocolate cheesecake recipe delivers rich flavor with less fat and more protein. A satisfying dessert that supports balanced nutrition and an active lifestyle—without giving up chocolate.
Feb 102 min read


Fit Turkey & White Bean Chili
This healthy white turkey chili delivers comfort without heaviness. Packed with protein and fiber, it’s an easy make-ahead meal that supports strength, energy, and an active lifestyle.
Feb 52 min read


Crispy Cauliflower & Chickpea Bake
Looking for an easy, nourishing dinner that supports strength and healthy aging? This roasted cauliflower and chickpea sheet pan meal is simple, flexible, and packed with nutrients to fuel an active lifestyle.
Jan 272 min read


Slow Cooker Hoisin Garlic Chicken: Comfort Food That Supports Healthy Aging
Cold Vermont winter days call for meals that are warm, nourishing, and easy to prepare. When energy is low and cooking feels like a chore, a slow cooker can be a real lifesaver. This Slow Cooker Hoisin Garlic Chicken recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort. It’s high in protein, lower in fat, and versatile enough for several meals—making it a great option for adults who want to eat well without spending hours in the kitchen. Serves 4 to 6 – Susan Puckett Ingredients
Jan 202 min read


Healthy Recipe, Winter Salad with Fruits & Nuts
This healthy winter salad with fruits and nuts is full of seasonal ingredients that support energy, recovery, and brain health—perfect for adults 55+.
Jan 152 min read


Crispy Sheet Pan Chicken with Potatoes, Broccoli, and Carrots - Serves 4
Sheet pan-roasted chicken thighs is a no-brainer of a dinner if ever there was one. They’re an excellent and convenient source of protein and, unlike chicken breasts, stay tender and juicy even if they’re slightly overcooked. This one-pan, whole-meal recipe, adapted from the Simply Recipes website, shows how to keep the skin extra-crispy by first placing the thighs skin-side down on a pre-heated pan, then reducing the oven temperature and flipping them over halfway through. B
Jan 62 min read


Healthy Recipe: Roasted Red Pepper Soup
This healthy recipe featured intensely flavored roasted red peppers, garlic, sundried tomatoes, and pesto.
Dec 29, 20252 min read


Healthy Recipe: Light and Creamy Artichoke Dip
Hot, gooey artichoke dip is a reliable party-pleaser. This version, lightly adapted from Martha Stewart’s website, delivers just as much satisfaction without any guilt.
Dec 15, 20251 min read


Healthy Recipe: Chili Crisp and Honey Roasted Salmon
Check out this healthy recipe for chili crisp and honey-roasted salmon.
Dec 2, 20251 min read


Healthy Recipe: Pumpkin Panna Cotta
Check out this healthy recipe for a pumpkin panna cotta dessert.
Nov 21, 20252 min read


Healthy Recipe: Wild Rice Salad
A healthy vegan and vegetarian-friendly recipe for a wild rice salad with cold-weather produce.
Nov 14, 20252 min read


Healthy Recipe: Tomato and Orzo Chicken Stew
This healthy meal is a great example of how you can add flavor to simmered chicken with a couple of spices and pantry staples.
Nov 7, 20252 min read


Healthy Recipe: Vegan Vegetable Stew
Check out this healthy recipe for a vegan-friendly vegetable stew.
Oct 24, 20252 min read


Healthy Recipe: Watermelon-Cucumber with Feta and Mint
A healthy recipe of watermelon and cucumber salad with feta and mint.
Aug 29, 20251 min read
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