This Batch Cooking Meal Plan is a Huge Time-Saver

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Feeling like you just don't have enough time during the week? You absolutely aren't alone – trying to get meals ready and stay on top of your demanding daily schedule is a balancing act. But there is a way to save time: Do all of your cooking in batches on the weekends so you can relax on weeknights!

Our 1-week batch cooking meal is designed to cover your entire week of meals (from breakfast through dinner!) all while saving you some time. With just one day of batch cooking on Sunday, you can prepare the recipes in advance and stash them in your fridge or freezer. During the week, prepping each meal will take no time at all – seriously!

Oh, and you can't overlook just how deliciously good for you the recipes in this batch cooking meal plan are. Who doesn't want to enjoy a protein-rich blondie or a warm bowl of creamy soup? These meals are in-season and will become go-tos for your busiest weeks.

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Keep Your Snacking Clean and Healthy with These Deliciously Sweet and RD-Approved Picks

When snack craving strike, it's so easy and convenient to reach for packaged products. But – unfortunately – there's usually a catch. Most packaged snack foods, especially those that can satisfy your sweet tooth, are loaded with sugars and sugar alcohols. And all that extra sugar can really wreak havoc on your health, your mood and your energy levels. 

But you don't have to give up on your fave sweet snacks. We've found better options for you! Registered dietitian Elizabeth Shaw shared her go-to snack choices with us, all of which are delicious and satisfying without all that extra sugar. Make sure to check out her picks before you hit the grocery store this week, because you're going to want to keep them on hand in your pantry!

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Are Today's Top Health Trends Actually Good for You? We've Got Expert Insight Right Here: 

Lemon Water: Worth Trying or Over-Hyped?

You've likely heard people tout the benefits of lemon-infused water – it's said to help weight loss, boost immunity and even stave off hunger. We talked with Dr. Amy Lee to find out whether it's really beneficial to add lemon into your water.

Can Turmeric Gummies Really Reduce Inflammation?

Convenient and tasty, turmeric gummies are the hottest new dietary supplement. And they promise to fight inflammation and improve your overall health. We've got the scoop on whether these gummies are worth trying.

How Much Alcohol is Actually in Trendy Canned Cocktails?

Canned cocktails are getting a whole lot of buzz – but they're so new that it's still a little unclear what you're getting in these cute, convenient cans. An RD shares her handy tool to keep tabs on how much you're drinking. 

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What we've been reading this week:

Feeling sluggish today? You might be out of balance. Yoga Journal shares tips to get back in sync.

If you've given up honey and need an alternative, Vegetarian Times suggests agave syrup a try in your sweet, sugar-filled recipes.

Relax, unwind and relieve some of your stress with Better Nutrition's 10-minute foam rolling routine you can do any time.

Fuel up in the morning with vegetarian recipes that are both highly nutritious and super filling from Women's Running.

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Healthy snacking is extra sweet with these chocolatey bars