Healthy eating is easy when you use a slow cooker. This vegetarian stew is loaded with nutrient-rich vegetables and flavored with mild curry powder. Light yet filling, it can be eaten alone or served over brown rice or quinoa.

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How the Warm-Up Works

A warm-up not only reduces your risk for injury, but it also helps you burn calories more efficiently due to the increase in your core body temperature. As you gradually ease into movement, your muscles begin to heat up, which increases their elasticity. The blood vessels also dilate, allowing blood to move more freely and deliver oxygen to the heart and muscles. Increased oxygen flow to the muscles facilitates a better supply of energy for exercise. Instead of experiencing a rapid increase in movement and heart rate, as occurs when transitioning from no movement to intense exercise, a warm-up allows the body to prepare for the activity, thereby improving exercise performance.

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Cooking more of your own food is one way to control what you eat. When you know how much salt, fat, and other ingredients are added, you can better track your intake to meet your fitness goals. While healthy cooking isn't as complex as it might seem, it's easy to fall into a few common traps. These cooking mistakes can influence your perception of healthy foods and prevent you from getting the most nutritional benefit from your meals.

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Fish makes a good weeknight dinner because it cooks quickly and provides protein and heart-healthy fats. This salmon is coated in a slightly sweet glaze that is full of flavor. Eat it with a side of brown rice and steamed vegetables, or serve it over a bed of fresh spinach for a simple dinner salad.

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The mental fitness of your brain is as important as the physical fitness of your body. Research shows that regular physical and mental exercise improves brain health, slowing cognitive decline and reducing stress that can lead to chronic disease. Here are a few ways to exercise your brain and ensure you are fit from head to toe.

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Comfort foods are known for being high in refined carbohydrates, calories, and unhealthy fats. Simple changes to your favorite recipes allow you to enjoy these foods while sticking to your eating plan.

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Pumpkin purée and rich cocoa powder reduce the need for excess saturated fat and sugar in these bars. Dense and fudgy, they make a decadent treat without the extra calories.

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Loading up on artificial sweeteners is not the healthiest way to reduce calories. While research is ongoing, some studies suggest that due to their intensely sweet flavor, these additives can alter the way you perceive food. Over time, this could influence the ability of fruits to satisfy sweet cravings and make other healthy foods taste less appealing. To reduce your intake, read ingredient labels carefully and avoid foods that contain artificial sweeteners.

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Research has shown that chocolate may improve heart health and reduce the risk for chronic disease, but not all varieties are equally nutritious.

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These whole-grain waffles are sweetened with fresh pear and studded with heart-healthy walnuts. With so much flavor, you will need only a drizzle of maple syrup for a sweet and filling breakfast that's packed with dietary fiber and contains less sugar than regular waffles.

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