March-April 2017

Treat yourself to a decadent yet healthy breakfast cupcake with whole-grain muesli, chocolate chips, cinnamon and dates. Servings: 2 Serving size: 1 cupcake (80 grams) Prep time: 7 minutes Cooking time: 40 seconds Ingredients 3

Layers of fresh zucchini coins, savory lentil-tomato sauce and melted mozzarella come together in one easy, microwave-friendly meal. Servings: 1 Serving size: 1 mug (310 grams) Prep time: 6 minutes Cooking time: 3 minutes Ingredients

Made with pantry staples, this flavorful treat is packed with fiber and stuffed with crunchy pecans, sweet dates, cinnamon and vanilla. Servings: 1 Serving size: 1 apple (235 grams) Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time:

Oodles of thin noodles with a medley of veggies and a tangy broth make this one-pot dish so satisfying. Servings: 1 Serving size: 2 cups (490 grams) Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes

Creamy polenta is mixed with pistachio-basil pesto and topped with slivers of juicy olives and red peppers. Servings: 6 Serving size: 2 polenta cups (185 grams) Prep time: 20 minutes (plus at least 2 hours

For 28 years, registered dietitian nutritionist Susan Weiner has run a private practice specializing in sports nutrition, weight management and, most notably, diabetes education. In a Long Island, New York, office that is more like

A member of the buckwheat family, rhubarb often is referred to as the “pieplant” because people commonly combine it with fruit to make pies, crisps and jams. But that’s just one way to use this

Beyond common apples and oranges, there’s a whole world of weird and wonderful fruits to explore. Exotic and unique-looking produce is mostly native to tropical and sub-tropical regions of places such as Southeast Asia, New