Weekend Recipe: Sweet-Potato Waffles!

December 08, 2017 Hundreds of Delicious Recipes! Eat well and stay healthy this holiday season — and all year-round — with the help of The Mayo Clinic Diet online. You'll get hundreds of tasty recipes, plus the expert advice and support you need to succeed at weight loss. Sign up today! "Set small, realistic exercise goals. For example, work to increase your exercise by five or 10 minutes. At the end of the week, you'll feel a sense of accomplishment."— Kristin S. Vickers, Ph.D., L.P. Healthy Recipe Sweet-potato waffles with blueberry syrup Mmm ... who's in the mood for waffles? Treat yourself and your loved ones to a tasty, no-guilt brunch this weekend with this special recipe. There's plenty of flavor packed into every bite. Plus, you'll get a nutrient boost from the sweet potatoes. Everyone will reach for seconds, but if you do have leftovers, just pop them in the freezer to eat later in the week. Enjoy! Get the recipe now » Weight Loss Are your peers good influences? Did you know that the health decisions of your social circle can greatly influence your own behavior? If your group is health-oriented — for instance, your co-workers invite you to walk with them during breaks at work and your friends choose to grill healthy foods — that works in your favor. However, if your friends' behavior tends to be unhealthy, that can have a negative impact on you. Read on to learn how to navigate your social circles and stay healthy in any situation. Try these tactics » Today's Food Tip Try these nutrition-packed greens If you eat a lot of iceberg lettuce, you're missing out on valuable nutrients, as well as flavors. Try romaine, arugula, chicory, collards, dandelion greens, kale, mustard greens, spinach or watercress. Ease into the transition by mixing darker greens with the lighter versions you may be used to. ADVERTISEMENT Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities Ads by Swoop Type 2 Diabetes Info Get Help Managing Your Glucose with a Basal Insulin Option. Learn More Psoriasis Treatment Explore a Treatment Option for Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis Advanced Stomach Cancer Learn About a Treatment Option for Advanced Stomach Cancer What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis? - Moderate/Severe RA Treatment Learn About Rheumatoid Arthritis and A Possible Treatment Option Today BECOME A MEMBER! The Mayo Clinic Diet on Friday December 08, 2017. Copyright 2017 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved. | Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy