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Good Living: Expert health advice and lifestyle tips for a better you

Almond-Cucumber Crunchers

Almond-cucumber crunchers

Light, crispy, and refreshing, these almond-cucumber crunchers with hummus and tomato are the perfect bite-sized snack or appetizer.

Homemade Red Pepper Hummus

Homemade red pepper hummus

Sweet, smooth and smoky, this dip is perfect for veggies, crackers, or spreading on sandwiches.

Spaghetti Squash with Chunky Tomato Sauce

Spaghetti squash with chunky tomato sauce

Swap out the noodles for spaghetti squash in this lower-carb pasta dish.

Greek Yogurt Parfaits with Berries

Greek Yogurt Parfaits

Independence Live Recipe

Island Coconut Blondies

Island coconut blondies

These sweet, tropical bars are just 100 calories a pop.

Rainbow Spring Rolls

Rainbow spring rolls

This is a low-carb lunch with the perfect crunch.

‘Creamy’ Pasta Primavera

‘Creamy’ pasta primavera

Cauliflower sauce adds silky texture without all the fat of a dairy-based cream.

Lemon & Sunflower Cake

Lemon and sunflower cake

Have your cake without a sugar crash.

Photo: Light and Tangy Tortilla Soup

Light and tangy tortilla soup

This vibrant broth brings just the right balance of heat and brightness.

chopped salad

Springtime chopped salad

Enjoy this fresh and vibrant salad that celebrates the best of spring’s bounty.

Ginger-Tahini Dipping Sauce

Ginger tahini dipping sauce

This dip is the perfect balance of peppery ginger and nutty tahini.

Breakfast BLT with Grilled Tomatoes

Breakfast BLT with grilled tomatoes

Start your day with a square meal

Roasted Chickpeas

Roasted chickpea 'nuts'

Just a few simple ingredients come together to make this tasty, protein-packed snack.

Pineapple Baked Chicken

Pineapple Baked Chicken

Independence Live Recipe

Faux Cookies

Faux cookies

These cookies have a protein-packed secret ingredient.

Asparagus Salad with Vinaigrette

Asparagus salad with vinaigrette

Fresh and vibrant, this asparagus salad paired with a tangy vinaigrette makes for a light and flavorful side dish.

Mango & Tomatillo Salsa

Mango and tomatillo salsa

A refreshing blend of sweet and tangy, this mango and tomatillo salsa adds a zesty kick to any dish.

Mushroom Risotto

Mushroom risotto

This rich, velvety risotto is bursting with the deep flavors of sautéed mushrooms.

Raw Vegan Green Bean Casserole

Raw vegan green bean casserole

This plant-based casserole delivers all the flavor with none of the cooking.

Mediterranean Inspired Stuffed Mushrooms

Mediterranean-inspired stuffed mushrooms

This recipe, packed with bold Mediterranean flavor, makes for a satisfying snack or side.

Baked Avocado Fries - Two Ways

Baked Avocado Fries - Two Ways

Independence Live Recipe

noodles

Zoodles with fresh pesto

Independence Live Recipe

Avocado-Banana “Ice Cream”

Avocado-Banana “Ice Cream”

Independence Live Recipe

Green Machine Smoothie Muffins

Green machine smoothie muffins

Packed with vitamin-rich spinach, mango, and banana, these muffins are the perfect on-the-go energy boost.

Lemon-Raspberry Muffins

Lemon-raspberry muffins

Is there a better combo than zesty lemon and sweet raspberry?