by Korin Miller

Love Greek yogurt as much as we do? Morph it into an icy treat! Mix Greek yogurt and fresh diced berries in bowl. Spoon into popsicle molds (or ice cube trays) and place a popsicle stick in the middle. Freeze for at least 4 hours to ensure the proper texture.

1. Add a handful of spinach to your chicken parm, sandwich, omelette…you get the idea. It’s loaded with fiber, antioxidants, vitamin A, and cancer-fighting flavonoids, among other things, so you’re getting a serious nutritional boost.

2. Sprinkle flax seeds in your burger meat and pancake batter. They have a delish, slightly nutty flavor, so you’ll get a nice serving of fiber and heart-friendly omega-3s with a subtle flavor kick.

3. Grate or dice veggies into any type of sauce you’re making. Zucchini, squash, carrots, and onion go great with tomato sauce—and they make it look prettier.

4. Make your own salsa. It’s super-easy and you’ll get more vitamins out of it. Try diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, avocado, celery, and diced yellow and orange peppers. Season with black pepper, a pinch of salt, and a squeeze of lime.

5. Love Greek yogurt as much as we do? Morph it into an icy treat! Mix Greek yogurt and fresh diced berries in bowl. Spoon into popsicle molds (or ice cube trays) and place a popsicle stick in the middle. Freeze for at least 4 hours to ensure the proper texture.

6. Carry a 100-calorie pack of almonds in your bag all the time for when you get the urge to snack. It’s way healthier than chips or candy. You can even season them with a little cinnamon or garam masala.

7. Swap your pasta noodles for ones made from chia grain. These are packed with fiber, which help fill you up.

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