Hungry Girl Winter 2020

hi everyone!

It’s me, Lisa, and I’m THRILLED to be back with another issue of Hungry Girl magazine! It’s been almost a year since the last issue, so I bet you’re as ready as I am for this one. I’m pleased to let you know that the next issue will be out early this fall! I know these HG mags are coming sporadically (we don’t have a set schedule), but just enjoy them as they’re rolled out! Anyhow, it’s hard to believe that yet another year has passed, and I’m really looking forward to a GREAT 2020. To help kick off your healthy new year, I’m bringing you more than 70 smart, fun, creative, and delicious recipes——with so many GORGEOUS photos your head will spin! Jumping in headfirst, some of the features that excite…

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30 MINUTES OR LESS Each of these recipes will take you half an hour max from start to finish! 5 INGREDIENTS OR LESS These recipes have no more than FIVE main ingredients. (Basic seasonings and sweeteners don’t count!) GLUTEN-FREE Heads up: Even naturally gluten-free foods may contain a hint of gluten due to cross-contamination or added ingredients. Check those labels! VEGETARIAN These recipes are lacto-ovo vegetarian: no red meat, poultry, seafood, or ingredients made with those foods (like chicken broth).…

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p. 18 JAVA NICE DAY Rumor has it, an Ethiopian herdsman discovered coffee after his goats consumed coffee berries and became wildly energetic. We prefer to sip our coffee, but we’re eternally grateful for this discovery. p. 28 NO COOKIN’, GOOD LOOKIN’ More than half of Americans don’t eat breakfast every day, making it the most frequently skipped meal in the U.S. Our theory? They don’t have time to cook! Enter these no-cook creations. p. 29 BREAKFAST, SWEET BREAKFAST Research out of Tel Aviv University suggests that eating dessert for breakfast may help curb cravings later in the day, potentially leading to weight loss. This calls for a Breakfast Banana Split! p. 22 TO FRY OR NOT TO FRY State fairs across the U.S. have deep-fried everything—from butter and Kool-Aid to jelly beans and bubblegum! In this issue, we’re making over…

8 kitchen gadgets under $30!

Chef’n VeggiChop Hand-Powered Food Chopper $19.99 Available at chefn.com, amazon.com, Bed Bath & Beyond, Kohl’s, and select grocery stores This works like an old-school lawn mower: Pull the cord to activate the blades! The more times you tug on it, the more finely chopped your veggies become. Other choppers we tried were clunky, difficult to put together, and a pain to clean. This one is fun to use, and it’s dishwasher safe. Dash Deluxe Egg Cooker $24.99–$29.99 Available at amazon.com, hsn.com, Kohl’s, Sam’s Club, Target, and more While the list price is $39.99, most retailers sell it for less than $30! This double-decker device makes cooking up a dozen hard-boiled eggs a cinch (perfect for protein-packed snacks). It automatically turns off when your eggs are done, so no need to worry about overcooking. It can…

snack awards!

FRUITY BEST WAY TO EAT FREEZE-DRIED FRUIT Crunchies Freeze-Dried Fruit in Chocolate ABOUT 5–14 PIECES = 120–130 calories, 7–8g total fat In case you didn’t know, freeze-dried fruit is the light & airy alternative to traditional dried fruit. Well, you’ll fall hard for these crispy fruit pieces coated in a thick layer of creamy milk or dark chocolate. Nothing artificial; everything delicious. Available in banana, blueberry, mango, and strawberry. BEST FRUIT ROLL-UP UPGRADE Matt’s Munchies Premium Fruit Snacks 1 PACKAGE = 80–100 calories, 0–2.5g total fat Eat a whole package of the chewy real-fruit bites for 100 calories or less. It’s so fun to peel them off the paper and eat them one by one. A special shout-out goes to our top flavor pick, Island Mango. It’s sprinkled with coconut! BEST THING TO HAPPEN TO BANANAS Dole Banana Dippers 1 PACKAGE…

5 delicious! food remedies with joy bauer

My book Joy’s Simple Food Remedies is all about the healing powers of food. I show people how to use natural, holistic remedies to prevent or cure common conditions: headaches, belly fat, low energy, anxiety, and so much more! The research is really exciting, and I’m thrilled to share these findings. Who knows… Maybe someday in the future, we’ll be using food instead of popping pills! HG TIP Yogurt can be applied to the skin for bonus benefits! The lactic acid is a natural exfoliant, and the zinc can improve acne and inflammation! 1 minimize belly fat WITH GREEK YOGURT Low-fat Greek yogurt contains twice as much satiating protein as traditional yogurt, which can help control hunger and keep you feeling full longer. Plus, studies have linked the calcium it contains to lower levels of…