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It’s September and back-to-school season is in full swing! Which means we’re all getting back to our normal routines after a few months of vacations, weekend barbecues and laid-back schedules.
To make easing back into a healthy eating plan a little easier, we’re getting creative with leafy greens. Think: as a pizza topper, sprinkled on sheet-pan chicken and stuffed into peppers with gooey cheese. And since the fall season is busy enough, we’ve also got suggestions for streamlining meal prep — and, best of all, you can even take the weekends off if you’re dining out or getting together with family and friends.
Here’s a dietitian-designed meal plan that will help you learn the building blocks of healthy eating, while giving you the flexibility to ease back into a healthy fall routine.
What to Eat This Week, September 11, 2023
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Breakfast
This week’s rotation includes two top heart-healthy ingredients: avocados and salmon. Salmon is a fantastic source of heart-protective omega-3 fatty acids, and smoked salmon is a convenient way to consume fish. Additionally, a large study found that higher avocado intake is associated with a 21% lower risk of coronary heart disease and a 16% lower risk of cardiovascular disease in general. So, go ahead and eat these meals on repeat.
Andrea Lynn
Make it with whole-grain toast and serve with Greek yogurt or cottage cheese on the side.
Smoked Salmon Stack
Top a whole-grain English muffin or slice of toast with plain Greek…
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