Spring has sprung and Easter is just around the corner. We know that holidays are always a concern when you’re trying to stay fit and eat healthy. That’s why we’ve come up with a variety of creative and healthy Easter basket ideas that are sure to keep you on track. Two-thirds of American households will wake up on Easter morning to discover that the Easter Bunny has left a huge basket of goodies for every child—and even a few adults. According to the National Confectioners A

You’re stuck at home, grocery store shelves have become unreliable and you’re not sure how you’re going to stay healthy during this stressful time. Stay on track with your weight loss goals and start a convenient meal delivery service like Nutrisystem. Meal delivery is a great solution to avoid leaving the house while you’re practicing social distancing and self isolation during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Use this time at home to get healthier and kickstart your wei

Adding exercise to your healthy eating regiment is a great way to tone up, boost your metabolism and get your endorphins flowing. Drop some pounds? Another potential bonus of your body-toning workouts. Maintaining a healthy exercise routine throughout the year is ideal for enjoying these benefits all the time and making getting ready for beach season a bit easier. Regardless of your fitness level, these nine body-toning workouts will get your body in top shape in about 20 min

This is your last stop in your search for a delicious and healthy granola bar recipe. Designed by Nutrisystem nutrition experts, each flavorful recipe gives you granola bars with the perfect combination of taste and nutrients—and you can make them yourself with ease. Nutrisystem has mastered the art of developing easy at home recipes so you can always have healthy options to eat after your dieting days are done. It’s a lot like having your own personal chef and nutrition expe

Energy balls are a delicious secret weapon that everyone should have in their healthy eating arsenal. Not only are they delicious little morsels, reminiscent of your favorite treats, they’re also packed with wholesome, diet-approved ingredients to keep you both trim and energized on your way to weight loss. And they’re perfectly portable, making them the perfect on-the-go snack. Mix up a big batch to keep on hand for the next time you’re running late and need a quick breakfas

Want a challenge while you’re stuck at home? We’ve got you covered with our daily Healthy-at-Home Challenge. Each morning this week at 8am, our nutrition expert will be jumping on Facebook Live to share a healthy challenge with you. Click here to check it out > What do the daily challenges entail? We’re keeping it super simple! The goal is to keep us on track and feeling healthy while we’re cooped up inside. We want to do whatever we can to keep us all healthy… that’s it! So

While you may be currently stuck at home, we have an event you can still attend…virtually! You’re invited to our Facebook Live event, and you won’t want to miss it. If you’re stuck at home and practicing social distancing, keeping to your diet can be tough (believe us, we’re right there with you!). But we’ve got you covered with some simple tips and tricks to stay on track while you’re spending most of your time indoors. So what are the details on our virtual get-together? It

You may have heard that to be healthy, your plate should look like a rainbow. In fact, you might have even heard it right here on The Leaf! What you may not know is that “The Rainbow Diet” is a real diet. Actually, there are a several “Rainbow Diets” out there. Some are a riff on the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet, while others are based on age-old traditions. According to the peer-reviewed journal Nutrients, the rainbow is also used as a visual aid by scientists to help pe

When our meals are balanced, we’re healthier. By including enough fruits and vegetables on our plate, we reduce our risk of heart disease, obesity, diabetes and cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). When we fill up our bowl with adequate lean protein, we’re able to power through the day and are less likely to snack on high calorie foods later on. By consuming enough good fats, we can decrease our risk of cardiovascular problems and build h

The old weight loss adage that you shouldn’t eat after 9 p.m. is mostly rubbish: If you aren’t going over your caloric intake for the day, eating late won’t make you gain weight. But if your one late night snack quickly becomes two (or an entire bowl of popcorn/ice cream/potato chips), it can be easy to go over your energy needs. 5 “Healthy” Habits That Slow Your Weight Loss Read More One strategy some dieters have used to combat overeating in the evening? They brush their te

So we already told you about the best breakfast habits to melt pounds. And we shared what to do at lunch to speed up your weight loss. Heck, we even covered weekend and weekday weight loss to-dos. But if the last meal of the day is your biggest battleground, you really need help. Just home from work or a day with the kids and you’re tired and hungry, looking at yet another herculean task: Pulling together a healthy meal when all you really want to do is kick back and eat an

If you’re like a lot of people, dining out is likely a big part of your social calendar. Whether it’s meeting up with friends or family, going on a date or hitting up Happy Hour with your coworkers, you might be worried that your plans to lose weight are going to be a big wrecking ball in your social life. Eating has become a natural part of socializing and it can be hard to dine out when you’re trying to eat healthy. Fortunately, it really doesn’t have to be that way. You ca

Your weight loss results are often a direct reflection of your lunchtime habits. Whether you enjoy grabbing brunch with friends or taking a solo lunch break at the local café for some valuable “me time,” it can be hard to make healthy choices while dining out. You might be worried about how you can stick to a healthy eating plan without giving up one of life’s little pleasures. Will you suddenly be confined to dining at home or the office if you want to shed some pounds? Fort

Your teenage years may not be the high point of your life. However, it is the time when you hit your calorie-burning peak. This boost in metabolism is likely due to your growing body building adult bones and muscles. After you reach your mature size and shape, you may have the same appetite, but your metabolism begins to slow down. It might be ever so slightly at first but becomes more significant as you hit your 40’s, 50’s and beyond. This is a major reason why so many of us

If you’re looking to add more protein into your healthy diet, you might want to make a stop at the seafood counter on your next shopping trip. Shrimp boasts a variety of health benefits and is the perfect addition to your Nutrisystem program. These little crustaceans may be tiny. However, they pack a big punch of protein and can take on a wide range of flavors. Shrimp is a popular seafood staple that is featured in many classic recipes. Not only is it delicious, it’s also wei

You may not be exactly sure what your metabolism is, but you’re pretty sure it has something to do with burning calories and you know you want it to be “fast.” You’ve heard that having a slow metabolism is bad for weight loss. You’re on the right track. Metabolism is basically the engine that keeps your body chugging. It’s a collection of chemical reactions that takes the food you eat and turns it into energy. Fast or slow, it’s always on, even when you’re sleeping, because i

All you need is just a little help to throw the party of the year. And it all comes down to the food. Quick appetizers for parties are a dime a dozen, but choosing the right ones offers an opportunity to stand out among the rest. Have fun with your menu and everyone else will, too. It’s just a huge plus when the options won’t cause any diet destruction. Get ahead of the game (pun totally intended) and explore these healthy quick appetizers for parties: 1. Party-Perfect Pico D

More than half of your body—55 to 60 percent—is composed of water. When that drops by as little as 1.5 percent below your optimal level, you are mildly dehydrated, your energy level decreases and your metabolism slows down. You may not realize it, but you’re losing water all day—even when you’re not sweating, you exhale tiny amounts of water vapor in every breath. Surprisingly, feeling thirsty is not the only, or always the first, sign that you are mildly dehydrated. Here are

Men don’t eat the way women do. Their nutritional needs are different and they don’t lose weight in the same way. That’s why Nutrisystem has plans designed specifically to help guys become leaner and stronger while satisfying their man-sized appetites. If you’re ready to lose weight, get more energy and enjoy delicious food, keep reading to find out why Nutrisystem for Men is for you! 12 Scientifically Proven Tips for Men’s Weight Loss Read More Here are 10 reasons why you ne

Daunted by the volume of tasty recipes to choose from on The Leaf? Start with these 20. They’re delicious, healthy and you could call them “the people’s choice.” They’re our most raved about, popular recipes of all time. Once you taste them, you’ll find out why. The 30 Most Popular Dessert Recipes of All Time Read More Here are 20 of the most popular recipes featured on The Leaf: 1. 3-Step Banana Pudding > Calories per Serving: 149 On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb, 1 Pow