Becca Miller

This faux aioli is made from aquafaba, the brine that chickpeas are packed in. Yep, that makes it a great vegan alternative to traditional mayonnaise.

This delicious healthy recipe for PB&J bars contains chickpeas blended together for a gluten-free batter. They’re sweetened with honey instead of sugar, too.

This easy chicken recipe features savory spices, kale, tomato, chickpeas, and chicken for a high-protein meal that will keep you full until breakfast.

This delicious dinner made with a firm white fish (like cod), peppers, onion, chickpeas, and delicious spices will impress — and deliver 34 grams of protein.

Truth: Getting your fill of protein doesn’t need to stop at dinner. High protein desserts can help you reach your goals for this clutch macronutrient, and bonus: it’s possible for the desserts to taste delicious, too. Why eat high-protein desserts? “It’s important to spread protein intake throughout the day for optimal blood sugar control, hunger management, muscle maintenance and growth, and even boosting metabolism,” says Keri Glassman, RDN, and president of Nutritious Life. “It can be difficu…

Tinned fish (also called canned fish) pack a ton of protein and deliciousness into tiny shelf-stable cans. While it’s nothing new—fisheries were canning seafood as a preservation method well before refrigeration and freezing became common—the process remains incredibly relevant (and popular!) today. The best tinned fish is full of flavor: Rather than only water-packed canned tuna, many brands are now serving up fillets packed in high-quality olive oil as well as seasonings like dried herbs, garl…

With its hunger-crushing protein, bone-loving calcium, and never-ending versatility, the Women’s Health Test Kitchen considers cottage cheese an absolute staple. The dairy product—once relegated to sad salad bars—is now cropping up in recipes all over the place, including on social media feeds.Why’s that? For starters, it’s a health hero. “Cottage cheese is a great source of calcium, giving you about 20 percent of your daily requirement, which is important for strong bones, and it’s packed with…

There are very few fruits out there that have garnered as much glory as the avocado. And, TBH, it deserves the obsession. Avocados add creamy texture to toast, can smash into a divine dip (guacamole anyone?), and make salads taste wayyyyy better. This green goddess, which hails from Central and South America, started popping up on the internet in recipes and on menus across the country around the same time people stopped stressing over fat a few years back, says nutritionist Jessica Cording, RD.…

This healthy twist on a classic tomato soup recipe adds curried carrots, ginger, and some spice, in addition to a crispy chickpea topping for crunch.

This easy vegetable broth recipe contains lots of delicious ingredients including onions, tomatoes, parsnips, celery, mushrooms, red pepper, and more.

Every home chef should try making a batch of their own bone broth. This one is made rich with chicken wings, leeks, onion, celery, garlic, and more good stuff.

The grocery store aisles overflow with packaged slices of bread—many claiming to be nutritious. But there are so many loaves that are packed with sodium and sugar, plus other ingredients that you could be trying to avoid, depending on your diet. So what is the healthiest bread to eat? First things first, it’s time to demystify the word “healthy.” “There isn’t an FDA definition of ‘healthy’,” says Marisa Moore, RDN, and cookbook author. “Though it is a content claim that would appear on packaging…

Love a healthy snack? You’re not alone. One ingredient to keep in mind when scouring the snack aisle and reading the nutrition label is salt. You may find that many are loaded with sodium, an electrolyte that can cause health issues when eaten in excess. The good thing is that plenty of low-sodium snacks still pack in plenty of flavor.FYI: Your body needs sodium for proper nerve and muscle function, but 90 percent of Americans consume more sodium than they should, according to the FDA. In fact,…

This fast, no-cook sardines with jicama, avocado, and corn nuts recipe screams summer. Open up a tin of sardines for a hit of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

This smoky, tomato-based Manhattan clam chowder recipe is lighter in calories and fat—and packs more veggies than the traditional cream-based New England style.

This tasty white anchovy eggplant lavash recipe takes 35 minutes to make, start to finish. It’s packed with fiber, protein, and good-for-you fats from fish.

This summery mackerel and tomato pasta with almond mint pesto recipe packs 33 grams of muscle-building protein. Use tinned fish for the fastest, no-cook prep.

This little gem and asparagus tonnato recipe belongs in your rotation.

This warm, lemony salmon on brown rice recipe packs 32 grams of protein. Open up a can of tinned fish to save money—and on prep time.

Protein bars are a perfect snack to munch on if you’re hungry or looking to up your protein intake. Many of the best protein bars are also clutch for adding nutrients like fiber and healthy fats into your diet and they make a perfect portable snack to throw in your bag and snack on the go. Meet the experts: Amy Gorin, MS, RDN, is a media coach and owner of businesses Plant Based with Amy and Master the Media. Maya Feller, RD, CDN, is a Brooklyn-based adjunct professor at New York University and…