Power Up! These Recipes Will Increase Your Energy

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Feeling like your energy reserves are running low this week? We've got the solution (and no, it's not pouring yourself another mug of coffee!). Turn to food and get your fill of energy-revving nutrients like B vitamins, iron, protein and fiber. And we've created recipes that include exactly what you need from breakfast through dinner. 

These brand-new recipes, which are straight out of our spring issue – access it online right here – are a delicious way to get your fill of energy-boosting nutrients. From chocolate-covered clusters that make for a sweet and crunchy snack to richly flavorful meatballs with a tikka masala sauce, these are recipes that you'll want to make part of your regular rotation. And each one offers a combination of ingredients that can naturally help you feel more energized and ready to face even the busiest of days.

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These Impressive Recipes Are Super Simple to Master

Mastering a Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken recipe on a busy weeknight might sound nearly impossible, but it's way easier than you think. In fact, it's so easy, the dish above is actually one of the easiest recipes we've ever created! 

Our Easiest-Ever recipe series includes a wealth of quick, simple recipes that only look extra fancy. They'll impress your family – and even dinner guests – but each dish takes under 45 minutes to make. Some even take 20 to 30 minutes, including prep time! And no, you don't need to learn any complicated techniques, either.

When you're looking for a meal that'll wow without requiring a significant amount of your time, put one of these recipes on your menu. 

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Make Your Meals Extra Nutritious With These Tips:

It's Time to Rethink Your Fiber Intake

Think all kinds of fiber are equally good for your nutrition? Think again! Research suggests it's time to go beyond soluble and insoluble fiber and look closely at which fiber-rich foods you're eating for optimal health.

These Foods Offer Must-Have Nutritional Value

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Concerned you might not be getting every nutrient your body needs from your daily diet? Here's an easy solution: Eat foods that make for nutritionally dynamic duos. These key ingredients can give you the boost you seek. 

It's Time to Rethink Prunes (and Eat More of Them!)

If you've long assumed prunes are just for those with digestive woes – or those in their golden years – it's time to revisit this wrinkly, darkly-hued fruit. Prunes can offer a host of helpful benefits, and it's high time to enjoy them.

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What we've been reading this week:

A better morning coffee? Vegetarian Times shares how Bellweather Coffee is changing your morning bev for the better.

If you're seeking balance, try Yoga Journal's tips for nurturing yourself through the natural spaces around you. 

Vegetarian Times has a whole bunch of spring-ready salad recipes that you've got to try before summer arrives. 

Oxygen is sharing the facts about current fitness trends – including which trends you definitely don't want to try. 

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This gluten-free fried rice is the perfect takeout alternative

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These lettuce wraps look meaty, but they're really plant-based

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Snack on these chocolatey bites for a dose of extra energy