Healthy Recipe Ideas for the New Year

Here's to a new year of resolutions or goals! I don't usually write down personal goals, but I probably should. They are just usually a constant in my mind. I think every year, I have a goal to lose weight!

That really hasn't happened much in recent years. We do eat very healthy, but when I do eat bad like over the holidays or on vacation….I do it BIG!!! LOL!

The biggest thing that I plan to do this year is to routinely exercise. I love to walk about an hour per day and listen to audio books. It seriously motivates me to walk. I get so into the book that I'm listening to via my phone that I have to walk to continue!! Trust me…..it's great motivation.

The one thing that I also plan to add this year is joining this little dance exercise studio out in the country like 10 minutes from me. I'm a bit nervous about the whole dance thing, but I'm assured it's for all abilities! They also do strength training classes and adding yoga in the new year. I'll have to keep you posted on that. I have had much better results of sticking with a routine when I do it in a group. Plus, it will be great to meet new people in the community!

This month The Cooking Housewives has come together to bring you the best of our Healthy Recipes for the New Year!

I am so excited about this month. I can't wait to pin all of these healthy recipe options and give them a try!

Also on OSH! Over 100 Recipes for Christmas

This Lemon & Herb Grilled Chicken Salad recipe is a staple in our home. We eat it a lot in the summer as a family, but as empty nesters…..we eat this at least once per week!

I always have greens and other veggies on had to throw a quick salad together. This salad becomes super easy when you buy already cut chicken breast strips. If you just have breasts on hand, you can easily cut them into strips.

Being an Empty Nester means getting more active and maintaining my health by staying active and making good choices. #ad #emptynest #healthysnacks

I have found that keeping Healthy Snack options on hand keeps me a bit more successful! Here are a few Healthy Snack Ideas for you.

Be sure to check out all the other healthy recipe ideas below!

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Christy says

May 8, 2020 at 8:56 AM

Thanks so much! Hope they enjoyed.
Christy says

March 14, 2020 at 8:08 PM

Thanks, Derek!
Derek White says

March 12, 2020 at 7:44 AM

Lemon and herb grilled chicken is one my favorite dish. I love making it on special occasions.
Christy says

January 28, 2020 at 10:38 AM

Thanks!
Nayim says

January 28, 2020 at 5:41 AM

That’s a great idea I have ever seen before.
Jessica Bailey says

January 11, 2020 at 2:51 PM

I love this chicken recipe because it looks like something my picky kids will actually eat! Thank you
Christy says

December 12, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Thanks so much!
Palash says

December 11, 2019 at 5:36 PM

Very nice idea for the new year celebrations. Thanks for sharing.
Victoria says

June 8, 2019 at 1:46 PM

Thanks for sharing this wonderful piece with us.
This New Year we must begin with healthy meals.
Your recipes are making me salivate already.
Christy says

May 6, 2019 at 9:21 AM

Thanks!!
Ben says

April 29, 2019 at 11:23 PM

I sweat we have chicken 8 days a week 😉 No this looks delicious and we will absolutely have to try it out. Thanks for sharing.
Christy says

April 17, 2019 at 9:08 PM

Thanks! No, I didn’t marinade it first. I just used the seasoning.
Christy says

April 7, 2019 at 1:13 PM

Thanks so much. Anna!
Anna says

April 4, 2019 at 1:00 PM

Thanks for the list Christy. The Tumeric Oven Roasted Cauliflower sounds so interesting yet a little strange. Just save a couple to try
Anne Clark says

March 13, 2019 at 9:31 PM

Christy, looks really good and I agree that this would a great summertime food.

Question – do you marinate (or do you) the chicken? Sorry if you have already said and I just missed it.
Anne
Christy says

January 29, 2019 at 3:07 PM

Thanks!
Christy says

January 29, 2019 at 2:44 PM

Thanks so much! Enjoy!
Marcus says

January 16, 2019 at 10:44 PM

I am always looking out for new ways to cook chicken. Can’t get enough of good chicken recipes and that chicken salad looks awesome haha! Going to try it out this weekend 🙂
Snacks says

January 9, 2019 at 5:35 AM

Wow, these look like yummy snack options. Thanks for sharing.