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Slow Cooker Beef Chili
The beauty of a slow cooker is how it transforms simple, tougher cuts into tender, flavorful meals over time. In this chili, budget-friendly beef stew meat becomes melt-in-your-mouth soft as it simmers. With eight hearty servings, it’s a perfect make-ahead option for easy, satisfying meals all week long. Active time : 20 minutes | Total time : 8 hours, 20 minutes Slow Cooker Beef Chili Ingredients 1 1/2 tbsp canola oil 1 1/2 lb (680g) beef stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 3 cups (720g) unsalted beef stock 2 cups (320g) chopped on…
Butternut-Sausage Breakfast Casserole
This savory breakfast casserole is reminiscent of a butternut squash hash, rich with sautéed onions and crumbled sausage, all bound together with a classic egg custard. Using pre-cut squash helps streamline prep, while fresh squash ensures the best texture, as frozen can become mushy. For convenience, the casserole can be baked a day or two in advance and reheated, or assembled ahead and refrigerated overnight—just let it sit at room temperature while the oven preheats, then bake until set, adding a few extra minutes as needed. Active time :…
Simple Protein Spinach Smoothie
This spinach smoothie delivers protein to get your day going, and it’s easy to put together! Like many green smoothies, it works well for breakfast or after a morning workout. It’s also easy to throw in a travel mug and head out the door to start your morning commute. Active time: 5 minutes | Total time: 5 minutes Simple Protein Spinach Smoothie Ingredients 1 cup (30g) baby spinach, lightly packed 1/2 cup (122g) 2% milk 3/4 cup (112g) pineapple chunks, frozen 1/4 (25g) small banana, frozen 1/2 cup (122g) plain 2% Greek yogurt 1 t…
5 Fish for Weight Loss to Add to Your Plate
Eating fish can help with your body composition goals including weight-loss goals — Most fish are high in protein and contain fewer calories than other protein sources , like poultry or beef, says MyFitnessPal Dietitian, Brookell White. Protein-rich foods, she explains, can help increase satiety and prevent overeating at or between meals ( 1 ). Adequate protein in a meal leads to an increase in the peptide, GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide) and subsequently a reduction in one’s hunger levels ( 1 ). Consuming enough protein also helps retain mus…
Why an Unfinished Degree Can Help Your Resume (and How to List It)
By TaLaNoVa / Shutterstock.com You started a degree but didn’t finish it. Now you’re wondering, “Should I include my unfinished degree on my resume or leave it off?” Here’s the good news: An unfinished degree can still work in your favor. Employers care about the skills and knowledge you gained, not just the diploma. The key is knowing how to present your incomplete degree clearly and honestly. In this guide… from Make – Money Talks News https://ift.tt/TQmrgUy via IFTTT
Grilled Steak & Potato Salad
Meat-and-potato fans will enjoy this hearty salad featuring lean flank steak and roasted potatoes. The tangy side salad helps make this a well-balanced, nutritious meal. If you’d rather cut the carbs, omit the potatoes and double up on the mixed salad greens instead. Active time: 20 minutes | Total time: 55 minutes, plus marinating time Grilled Steak & Potato Salad Ingredients 1 lb (455g) baby Yukon Gold or red potatoes, halved 2 large garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp ground cumin 4 tsp fresh thyme, chopped 4 tsp fresh rosemary, ch…
Ask the RD: Should You Supplement With Collagen?
No longer just the secret to reverse-aging and disappearing wrinkles, collagen is now being consumed to improve joint pain, slow bone loss, assist in exercise recovery, and even boost muscle mass ( 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ). You can think of collagen as the essential protein or “building block” of the body ( 2 ). It’s found in bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels and even the lining of the digestive tract ( 2 ). It makes skin elastic and stretchy and is used to bind and build stronger bones ( 2 ). However, collagen naturally decrea…
