Healthy Weekend Comfort Food: Veggie-Loaded Pasta!

January 19, 2018 "Knowing recommended portion sizes and how to combine foods in a healthy way can make meal planning and food selection a breeze."— Sara Y. Wolf, RDN, LD Healthy Cooking Veggie-loaded pasta Who says comfort foods have to be calorie bombs? Toss your takeout menus over the weekend and make this healthy pasta dish instead. It's packed with flavor and veggies, plus the tofu crumbles offer a boost of meatless protein. You'll see that healthy cooking doesn't have to be bland or complicated. And bonus: You can double the ingredients to have leftovers on hand later in the week! Try this recipe » Stay Motivated Fitness tips to beat boredom Stuck in an exercise rut? Even the most devoted exerciser can get tired of the same old, same old. Changing up your routine from time to time can keep you motivated. Mix things up and be inspired to move more with these suggestions. Get excited to lace up your sneakers » Today's Fitness Tip How much cardio do you need? Aim for 150 minutes a week of moderate cardio activity, such as brisk walking or even mowing the lawn, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous cardio, such as running. You can also combine the two and eventually work your way up to 300 minutes a week, the amount recommended to lose weight and keep it off! 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 Relapsed Multiple Myeloma - Updated Treatment Option Info See the Updated Superiority Study Results in this Relapsed MM Treatment Option. BECOME A MEMBER! The Mayo Clinic Diet on Friday January 19, 2018. Copyright 2018 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