About Today: 26 Delicious Ways to Get Healthy Now

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Today We're about halfway through January--are you still adhering to your New Year's resolutions? One of the most common promises that we make ourselves is to eat healthier and get to work melting off the blubbery coating we've accumulated by exclusively consuming pumpkin pie and egg nog for two straight months (with the occasional Baked Brie thrown in for good measure). Although you may feel like you'll miss these foods, the good news is that healthy food options for you and your kids are tastier and more plentiful than ever. Enjoy the guilt-free recipes below (we really think you will!) and join us this Friday for a special Google Hangout focused on Healthy Living. Want more from About.com Food? Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for daily recipes, cooking tips, and more. Great Greenery This may seem like a no-brainer, but greens are definitely the way to go. Between cabbage, kale, and spinach, it's easy to find a salad base that suits your tastes (and all three are packed with vital nutrients for barely any caloric cost)--and that's not to mention Romaine, arugula, and butter lettuce. Plus, there's broccoli, peas, and Brussels sprouts, and no excuses not to eat your veggies when they can be prepared so many delightful ways. Crispy Raw Kale Chips Broccoli Raab with Tomatoes and Garlic How to Get Kids to Eat Vegetables Search Related Topics:  lettuces  salad greens  tossed salads Smooth Moves Skip the bacon-and-eggs breakfast and sip on fresh juice or a healthy smoothie instead to cut down on fat and boost your energy. And no, a smoothie from the local strip-mall chain probably doesn't qualify as healthy (many are packed with added sugars). Instead, make your own smoothies at home from fresh fruit and plant milks, or if you're lucky enough to have a juicer, start your day with a nutrient-packed green juice. Moroccan Orange Juice with Carrots 10 Smoothie Recipes Kids Will Love 10 Juicers That Are Worth the Money Are Green Smoothies Really That Good For You? Search Related Topics:  whole foods and macrobiotic drinks and smoothies  whole foods and macrobiotic fruit recipes  Spoon Fed Success A good rule of thumb when trying to shed unwanted weight is to start your day with a spoon and end with a spoon (in other words, try a low-sugar or sugar-free oatmeal or cereal recipe for breakfast and a veggie-packed soup for dinner). From Healthy Baked Oatmeal to Middle Eastern Split Pea Soup, you'll be eating so well you'll forget you're on a resolution. 17 Creative Oatmeal Toppings Irresistible Whole-Foods Soups Tempeh Tomato-Vegetable Soup Search Related Topics:  low fat recipes  vegetable recipes  vegetarian soups Get Low, Get Low Low-fat, low-cal, low-carb. Beware when these words appear on the labels of processed foods, but don't be afraid to do some home cookin' with these principles in mind. Being mindful of unnecessary fats, calories, and sugars doesn't have to hurt the flavor and quality of your food, and can actually steer you towards healthier eating habits in the future. How to Encourage Healthy Eating Habits in Kids 12 Low-Carb Superfoods Low-Fat, Low-Carb, Low-Cal Desserts and Breads 6 Low-Fat, Low-Cal Soups Search Related Topics:  cooking tips  diet tips  lower calorie cooking tips Related Searches Health Food Recipes Google Recipes Spinach Recipe Pumpkin Recipes Healthy Greens Featured Articles What the Heck is Freekeh? Easy Coconut-Graham "Sawdust" Pie Cocoa Cinnamon Meringues The Perfect Breakfast: Hashbrown Pork Bake Try This Spaghetti Pizza Immediately Is Chocolate Healthier Than Green Tea?   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Popular Links Why do Japanese Men Have Less Lung Cancer Even Though They Smoke More? Is Your Toddler Autistic? How Taoism Can Teach You To Be Multiorgasmic   Follow us on: Advertisement