9 Healthy Juicing Recipes That Taste Amazing

Whatever your New Year’s resolutions, at least one of them probably included the word “healthier.” Fortunately, juicing is a simple way to pack more nutrients into the day. These 11 healthy juice recipes can ensure it’s also tasty.

1. Tangy Greens and Apple Juice
Chowhound’s tart, healthy tonic combines four kinds of leafy greens for an immediate vitamin boost.

2. Carrot Cake Juice
All the flavor benefits of dessert, without the sugar or regret. The secret ingredient that makes this Bakers Royale recipe stand apart from other juices: crunchy granola.

3. Watermelon Juice with Fleur de Sel
Chowhounds’s two-ingredient refresher is the perfect thing on a hot summer day. The tiny addition of sea salt brings the fruit front-of-palate.

4. Root Vegetable Juice
Our bodies tend to crave what happens to be in season. In winter, it’s this Chowhound recipe packed with parsnips, carrots, and beets.

5. Orange Mint Coconut Water
The addition of club soda makes this recipe from Healthy Nibbles & Bits feel more like a rewarding cocktail than a drab nutrient boost. The plus? This one will hydrate you as it strengthens your immune system.

6. Rejuvenating Root Juice
Carrots gives this Gourmande in the Kitchen recipe a sweet personality, while a pinch of cayenne really wakes up the senses.

7. Deep Red Juice
The powerhouse ingredient in this Goodness Is Gorgeous recipe is red cabbage, which helps detoxify the body with large amounts of vitamins C and A.

8. Apple-Lemon-Ginger Juice
The perfect all-purpose sipper for when you’re feeling slightly under the weather. Apples and ginger boost the immune system while fighting off sore throats and runny noses.

9. Healthy Sangría
You probably won’t even realize you’re boosting your immune system with this virgin sangría by Natural Sweet Recipes, made with freshly squeezed orange juice.

For more tips, tricks, and healthy recipes, check out our healthy living page.

Photo credits: 1, 3, 4, and 8 by Chris Rochelle / Chowhound; 2 by Bakers Royale; 5 by Healthy Nibbles & Bits; 6 by Gourmande in the Kitchen; 7 by Goodness Is Gorgeous; 9 by Natural Sweet Recipes

Shelly Westerhausen is the founder of Vegetarian ‘Ventures, a food blog that focuses on planet-based recipes and healthy eating habits. In her free time, you can find her rocking a wolf T-shirt, sipping on hibiscus tea, and working on her magazine, Driftless.

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20 Healthy Indulgent Snacks and Meals

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Sure, most of us could eat celery sticks and lean fish protein and consider ourselves healthy, but what kind of existence would that be? Sometimes you need a little indulgence to keep you going. These 20 recipes represent a nice balance between tasty-enough-to-keep-your-interest and just-healthy-enough-to-keep-you-from-crashing.

1. Guacamole Turkey Burgers

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Dark-meat turkey lends juiciness and flavor, and keeps these tasty burgers lower in fat than even regular lean-beef burgers. The guacamole keeps things extra-luxurious. Get our Guacamole Turkey Burgers recipe.

2. Vegetarian Black Bean Burritos

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A cheesy chorizo breakfast burrito can drop enough calories on you to put you in the red. This one, with beans and roasted poblanos, is rich and satisfying and won’t blow your diet. Get our Vegetarian Black Bean Burritos recipe.

3. Quinoa Breakfast Porridge with Figs

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Lighter than oatmeal, quinoa cooks with dried figs, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg to yield a breakfast you can feel good about. Milk and a sprinkling of chopped, toasted pecans and halved figs complete this nourishing breakfast. Get our Quinoa Breakfast Porridge with Figs recipe.

4. Mustard Greens Caesar

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Everybody loves Caesar salad, especially when it’s coated in rich, yolky dressing enriched with a ton of Parm. Thos one, with mustard greens instead of romaine, keeps overindulgence in check. Get our Mustard Greens Caesar recipe.

5. Baked Chicken Fingers

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Baked instead of fried and coated in whole-wheat cracker crumbs, these tender chicken strips are a much healthier alternative to fast food or frozen chicken nuggets. Serve them hot out of the oven. Get our Baked Chicken Fingers recipe.

6. Spicy Turkey Chili

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Lower in fat than beef chili, more satisfying than veggie chili, this recipe calling for ground turkey is spiked with hili powder, cayenne, cumin, and little bit of cinnamon. Get our Spicy Turkey Chili recipe.

7. Blackberry Frozen Yogurt

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Thick Greek yogurt provides tangy goodness and a soft-serve texture without excessive butterfat. A swirl of blackberries adds plenty of sweetness, no extra-calorie toppings necessary. Get our Blackberry Frozen Yogurt recipe.

8. Carrot Chips

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A minimum of olive oil and some carrot shavings are essentially all you need to make beautiful, crisp, and satisfying munchies that won’t leave you kicking yourself for over-indulging. Get our Carrot Chips recipe.

9. Quinoa Chowder with Spinach and Feta

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Healthy quinoa, vegetables, and feta cheese stand in for the cream and seafood in this vegetarian soup that’s perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Get our Quinoa Chowder with Spinach and Feta recipe.

10. Grilled Fish Tacos

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Fish tacos can be filled with either fried fish (not healthy!) or grilled fish (healthy!). Here’s the healthy version, with a citrus marinade and tangy cabbage slaw. Get our Grilled Fish Tacos recipe.

11. White Bean and Edamame Hummus

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Regular hummus isn’t a diet breaker, but the amount of oil-rich tahini it contains can keep you from pigging out. This healthier version with cannellini beans and frozen edamame relies on a mere ¼ teaspoon of sesame oil for richness. Get our White Bean and Edamame Hummus recipe.

12. Turkey Chipotle Meatloaf

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Ground dark-meat turkey is a juicy stand-in for beef (or veal, or pork) in this American classic with a spicy, smoky kick. Get our Turkey Chipotle Meatloaf recipe.

13. Red Lentil Pâté

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Okay, so nobody would consider vegetarian pâté a close second to traditional meat charcuterie, but this version—made from dried red lentils, cremini mushrooms, and white wine, flavored with smoked paprika—is a genuinely luxurious spread for crackers or veggie chips. Get our Red Lentil Pâté recipe.

14. Roasted Shrimp with Romesco Sauce

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Shrimp cocktails with Louie dressing are delicious but, from a diet perspective, deadly. This romesco sauce alternative provides all the luxurious texture and depth of flavor with much less fat. Get our Roasted Shrimp with Romesco Sauce recipe.

15. Mango-Raspberry Vegan Shake

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Coats your upper lip and gives you a brain freeze just like a full-fat shake, but with none of the butterfat heaviness. Mango sorbet, fresh raspberries, soy milk, and toasted coconut are al you need. Get Mango-Raspberry Vegan Shake recipe.

16. Whole Wheat Margherita Pizza

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The simple margherita (tomato, fresh mozzarella, and basil) is already an exercise in restraint. Giving it a whole-wheat crust inches up its nutritional rating. Get our Whole Wheat Margarita Pizza recipe.

17. Grilled Tofu Torta

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The Mexican torta is a thing of heft and diverse textures. Here, marinated and grilled tofu (first marinated in hot sauce) is a healthy stand-in for meat. Get our Grilled Tofu Torta recipe.

18. Easy Chicken Meatloaf

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Ground chicken makes meatloaf lighter and more delicate than the one Mom used t make. A bit of shredded aged Gouda cheese gives it just enough complex flavor. Get our Easy Chicken Meatloaf recipe.

19. Kale and Mushroom Stroganoff

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Ah, the beef stroganoffs of childhood: rich, beefy, creamy, and caloric. This vegetarian version swaps out cremini mushrooms and kale for the meat, and it’s enriched with just enough sour cream to keep it close to the original. Get our Kale and Mushroom Stroganoff recipe.

20. Vegan Macaroni and Cheese

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An indulgent-textured sauce of walnuts blended with coconut milk gives this comfort dish plenty of, well, comfort, while the addition of roasted cauliflower and broccoli florets give it a ton of nutrients and fiber. Get our Vegan Macaroni and Cheese recipe.

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9 Healthy Vitamix Recipes to Kick Off Your Diet

If you’ve been anywhere near a Williams-Sonoma catalog lately, you’ve seen the two-page spread on the Vitamix Professional Series: perhaps the world’s greatest (and most expensive) blender. Known for lasting a lifetime, the Vitamix is a pricey kitchen gadget at $650 for the high-end model, but it’s not like you’re only going to make smoothies with it. You can use this blender to make ice cream, nut butters, dips, soup, rice flour, even cookie dough—if you can dream it, you can blend it. Check out these nine recipes for healthy inspiration, and add a Vitamix to your New Year’s wish list. And comparison shop Guide’s list of best blenders, three of which are Vitamix blenders.

1. Applesauce

With fresh apples, brown sugar, and spices, this recipe for applesauce is simple and tasty. Use the Vitamix to get the applesauce to the consistency you want; whether it’s smooth or chunky, you can be sure it’ll be good.
Photo and recipe from Boxing Day

2. Harvest Pancakes

Pancakes? From the blender? This recipe for healthy harvest pancakes comes together in only a few minutes. Just throw all the ingredients into the blender (you can substitute with normal all-purpose flour), and flavorful pancakes will be ready for breakfast in no time.
Photo and recipe from Eagle Loft Kitchen

3. Spinach and Artichoke Dip

You can whip up this dip with frozen spinach and canned artichoke hearts, making it the perfect recipe for a last-minute party. Garlic and lemon add a zesty freshness and you can eat this on a crusty baguette or with some crackers. Experiment with seasonings and add in your favorite spices, like cumin.
Photo and recipe from The Fitnessista

4. Sun-Dried Tomato and Rosemary Focaccia

You can make bread in a blender! The Vitamix is one of the only blenders on the market that’s strong enough to tackle bread dough. This recipe has a whole cup of sun-dried tomatoes packed in and you can substitute any of your favorite herbs for the rosemary.
Photo and recipe from Active Tasty Life

5. Broccoli and Cannellini Bean Soup

Soup made with a blender is wonderfully creamy, and this recipe is no exception. With a whole head of broccoli and a can of cannellini beans, you can have dinner on the table in less than an hour and be sure it’s healthy and delectable.
Photo and recipe from Carly’s Clean Cuisine

6. Best Hot Chocolate

Another recipe you wouldn’t think of when you’re talking blenders is hot chocolate. This recipe aerates the milk and cocoa mixture for added frothiness that kids love. Be sure to top your mug liberally with marshmallows for the perfect cup.
Photo and recipe from Jodi McKenna

7. Classic Green Smoothie

There’s no way to own a Vitamix and not try your hand at making green smoothies. This version is touted as a beauty detox and is overflowing with antioxidants. Packed with kale, celery, bananas, ginger, apple, and pear, it’s a delicious, good-for-you choice that you won’t regret.
Photo and recipe from Lululemon

8. Apple Cashew Butter

Raw apple cashew butter isn’t something you can easily find in stores and highlights one of the best features of the Vitamix: Blending your own nut butters is a great way to tinker with the proportions of nuts to add-ins. But inventing the perfect ratio takes time—try this recipe and add in your own fruit combinations for extra pizzazz.
Photo and recipe from Delicious Living Nutrition

9. Mango Salsa

This raw mango salsa is a great way to capture the flavors of summer any time of year. Chopped red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and mango are a delicious combination and this is a great appetizer with a bowl full of tortilla chips.
Photo and recipe from Vitamix; header image and recipe also from Vitamix

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9 Healthy Brunch Recipes to Brighten Your Morning

Despite the temptations of eggs Benedict and bottomless Bloody Marys, brunch is a meal best taken with restraint (the last thing you want is to feel sick for the rest of Sunday). Here are 9 healthy brunch recipes that aren’t austerity food, but full of protein, fiber, moderate carbs, and tons and tons of flavor. Make some coffee or tea and dig in without guilt.

1. Quinoa Porridge with Figs

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Quinoa simmers with dried figs, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Milk and a sprinkling of chopped, toasted pecans and halved figs complete this nourishing brunch charmer. Get our Quinoa Porridge with Figs recipe.

2. Garden Breakfast Tacos

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A healthy twist on the morning taco, with sautéed shallots and wilted arugula. Finish with a fried egg, transfer to warm corn tortillas, and add your favorite red salsa. Get our Garden Breakfast Tacos recipe.

3. Whole Wheat–Almond Blueberry Muffins

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Whole wheat flour and ground almonds give these muffins fiber and texture without making them heavy. They’re topped off with more almonds in a crunchy and not-too-sweet streusel. Get our Whole Wheat–Almond Blueberry Muffins recipe.

4. Tangy Greens and Apple Juice

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A complex collection of fresh greens, including romaine lettuce, parsley, and cucumber, get a bright, tangy lift from Granny Smith apple and lemon. Get our Tangy Greens and Apple Juice recipe.

5. Breakfast Pita-Pizza

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Spinach, eggs, and Parmesan meet on top of pita bread in this easy, fast, unfussy, and low-fat recipe. It’s a 15-minute complete meal. Get our Breakfast Pita-Pizza recipe.

6. Summer Stone Fruit Salad

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A simple vanilla-flavored syrup and summer’s best fruit (plums, nectarines, apricots, and cherries) add up to a deliciously high fiber brunch dish. (If it’s not the season for stone fruit, this Zesty Lime and Ginger Winter Fruit Salad fits the bill.) Get our Summer Stone Fruit Salad recipe.

7. Vegetarian Black Bean Breakfast Burritos

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A typical morning burrito is a landmine of pork fat and cheese. Here, high-fiber black beans mingle with roasted poblano chiles, scrambled egg, and a restrained amount of queso fresco. Get our Vegetarian Black Bean Breakfast Burritos recipe.

8. Vietnamese Grilled Shrimp Salad

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To make this classic Vietnamese salad, you marinate shrimp with lemongrass, Sriracha, fish sauce, garlic, and brown sugar, then cook in a grill pan. Serve them on a bed of rice vermicelli, with lettuce leaves, shredded carrot, bean sprouts, cucumber, aromatic herbs, and sprinkling of chopped peanuts. Get our Vietnamese Grilled Shrimp Salad recipe.

9. Gluten-Free Cranberry-Pecan Muffins

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These satisfying gluten-free muffins are made with a mix of almond flour, rice flour, and tapioca starch, plus butter, dark brown sugar, and yogurt. Get our Gluten-Free Cranberry-Pecan Muffins recipe.

For more tips, tricks, and healthy recipes, check out our healthy living page.

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Over 100 Fast Food Lovers Attended a Taco Bell Vigil

When a beloved culinary institution burned down, residents of Montgomery, Ala. gathered en masse to say goodbye to a major loss in the community. Alas, the neighborhood Taco Bell was gone and nothing could ever replace their main source for faux-Mexican, midnight snack goodness. Where else are they supposed to get their Cheesy Gordita Crunch Wrap fix now? The saddest part of all is they’ll never see the upcoming launch of nacho fries!

It may have started as a Facebook joke, but over 100 people show up for a makeshift vigil amongst the charred remains of restaurant. Attendees were invited to “stand together in the loss of our beloved Taco Bell.” And that they did. Mourners lit candles and reminisced over their favorite fast food institution. There was even an interpretive dance tribute and a ceremonial taco toss.

@tacobell It is with extreme sadness that we inform you of the loss of our community Taco Bell due to a fire..

I have been asked by all interested and partaking if you would donate tacos to the candle light vigil and join in our grief as we mourn our Taco Bell loss#NEVERFORGET pic.twitter.com/dXdNLwpCeY

— Katie James (@KimmyJinPP) January 18, 2018

While no one was injured, the cause of the fire is currently unknown and under investigation. The owners do plan on rebuilding and reopening but that could take a while. In the meantime residents will have to make do with the local Arby’s and Waffle House. But not without throwing some shade first.

“Waffle House is open, but if you really want to get full, you’ve got to have $10. Sometimes you don’t have that,” recent University of Alabama graduate Ashley Nicole Portis said in an interview with the AP. “Sometimes they’re out of waffles. Taco Bell, they’re never out of tortillas.”

You can’t argue with that.

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Morning Glory Muffins

Everyone needs one great muffin recipe. This is mine.

These Morning Glory muffins are like carrot cake cupcakes, though not as sweet and at least somewhat more nutritious. They’re mixed with grated carrots and apple, along with raisins, walnuts, and spices.

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