Here’s a quick and easy, high-protein, low-carb savory dish sure to satisfy even the most discerning sweet tooth or satisfy when carb cravings reach their peak.

Dr. Nancy’s mother Parvaneh is a brilliant cook famous for her incredible chicken dishes including this one. Chicken and dried fruit combine deliciously with the spices of saffron, turmeric and black pepper in this simple and elegant dish.

Dr. Nancy’s husband Yoram loves this one-pan dish as much for its ease of preparation as for its rich, moist, deliciousness and Mediterranean inspired flavors.  

As beloved as they are by the French, Italians and Germans, milder-than-onion, leeks are underutilized in American kitchens. Once you try this though, you’ll never want to prepare spinach without leeks again.

This robust, protein-packed eggy mélange tastes like optimism on a plate. The watercress base is a great source of antioxidants, which has been linked to lower blood pressure and other hearty healthy benefits. 

Think of this as an easy hot dish for a cozy night in. Protein, fiber and healthy fats combine in the right amounts for maximum deliciousness. Cook the chicken yourself, or buy it pre-cooked to save time.

This recipe is for spice fans only since serrano peppers are up to five times hotter than their cousin, the jalapeño. This hearty dish hits the spot, with Thai-inspired flavors of coconut milk and fish.   

Nut butter and chocolate taste like they were always meant to be together. Make sure to use the minisize muffin cups and put the almond butter in the freezer for 10 minutes first so it’s easier to handle.

Given the number of food trends these days, there’s no shortage of delicious smoothie recipes to choose from. From bright, citrusy smoothies to deep purple bowls of earthy goodness, the combinations of fruit, vegetable, liquids, and protein sources are endless.

A lot of people turn to juices and smoothies to assist them on their health and weight loss journey, but if use the wrong ingredients, you could find yourself struggling to lose weight. So, what do you need to look out for and what smoothie recipes work well? Continue reading here to find out!