About Healthy Recipes 101

Last updated on April 4, 2023

Healthy Recipes 101 features a diverse selection of kitchen-tested, nutritionist-approved recipes and practical food prep tips to make healthy eating a sustainable lifestyle choice for everyone.

Our Mission

Eating right is easier said than done. While there is a lot of debate over what constitutes “healthy food,” the misconception that healthy food has to be bland and restrictive seems universal. Time constraints and lack of experience in the kitchen are also common obstacles to people taking the healthy route.

At Healthy Recipes 101, we strive to simplify healthy eating for everyone by introducing tasty and effortless recipes that align with the USDA's healthy eating recommendations.

The Recipes We Develop

Unique and hearty recipes, from our kitchen to yours!

1. Science-Backed

The composition of a good diet can be flexible, but there are standards that effectively all nutritional scientists agree on. These are reflected in the USDA’s Healthy Eating Guidelines, which are the foundation for our Nutrition Guidelines for Recipes and Meal Plans.

At Healthy Recipes 101, our recipes and meal plans strictly adhere to these confirmed dietary guidelines. Each and every one of the recipes are also audited by a registered dietitian nutritionist for nutrition content and health benefits.

2. Kitchen-Tested

It’s easier to eat healthfully when your food is delicious. Taste is, after all, the most important influencing factor on our food choices.

In order to present the best flavor, our recipes are audited by a chef and altered before being tested out in the Healthy Recipes 101 Kitchen. This evaluation isn’t limited to ingredients — our chef also refines the recipes by adjusting the cooking time, method, and presentation when necessary to make sure the food meets the ultimate aesthetic standards.

Learn How Our Recipes Are Developed.

3. Varied

Our collection of recipes covers a diverse range of foods, courses, cuisines, and cooking methods.

We also offer recipes that can easily fit into various diets, including but not limited to low-carb, vegetarian, vegan, paleo, and low-calorie diets.

From Mediterranean salads to air-fried chicken drumsticks to Chinese noodles, you are sure to find a healthy version of your favorite recipe here.

4. Convenient

We introduce all the background information that you may need about the food alongside the recipe itself. You will learn how to choose the best ingredients, what to substitute in if you don’t have the right ingredients, how to pre-make and store the food, and a nutritional value table for your reference.

We offer printable step-by-step instructions and photos so even a noob can succeed in your first attempt.

Meet The Team

Luna Regina

Founder, Writer, Author

Luna Regina is an accomplished writer and author who dedicates her career to empowering home cooks and making cooking effortless for everyone. She is the founder of HealthyKitchen101.com (Shouldit) and HealthyRecipes101.com, where she works with her team to develop easy, nutritious recipes and help aspiring cooks choose the right kitchen appliances.

Tuyet Pham

Head Chef, Culinary Consultant

Tuyet Pham is an award-winning Saigonese chef who believes that joy is the secret ingredient to delicious food. At Healthy Recipes 101, Tuyet personally tests and simplifies every recipe, ensuring maximum flavor with minimal effort. With a background at prestigious French restaurants P’TI Saigon and Le Corto, Tuyet knows how to make every dish exceptional.

Anh Ngo

Writer, Editor

Anh Ngo is a writer with 9 years experience at different media outlets, covering from public news and events to product testing and analysis. At Healthy Kitchen 101, she works across different departments, communicating closely with its network of writers, editors, and health, tech, and search engine experts to provide a meaningful and pleasant reading experience for visitors.

Neola Muhambi

Writer, SEO Specialist

Neola Muhambi is a food and travel writer and SEO outreach specialist. Her African heritage and travels across various countries in Asia have given her a keen appreciation for cultural diversity and a sensitivity to the unique characteristics of various cuisines. Her experiences also sharpened her communication skills, which are helpful in her tasks to establish organic connections among websites.

Our Nutrition Experts

While we can’t offer personal medical advice, at Healthy Recipes 101, our qualified and experienced nutritionists review and audit all the recipes and diet-related articles to make sure they closely reflect the latest dietitian standards.

Natalie Butler, RD, LD

Nutrition Reviewer

Natalie Butler is a registered dietitian nutritionist with a passion to help others live their best life through food, fitness, safer beauty and a healthy lifestyle. She has expertise with a variety of diets and diseases and believes that there is no one-size-fits-all approach for health.

Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN, LD

Nutrition Reviewer

Lizzie Streit is a Minneapolis-based dietitian and founder of It’s a Veg World After All. She completed her MS in Human Nutrition from Drexel University, and is an expert in culinary nutrition, recipe development, and nutrition communications. Lizzie’s philosophy is centered around making nutrition recommendations, and especially the advice to eat more vegetables, approachable and realistic. She is excited to be working with the team at Healthy Recipes 101 to ensure that their recipes are both nutritious and delicious.

Emily Rogers, MPH, RDN

Nutrition Reviewer

Emily Rogers is a California-based Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who specializes in Public Health Dietetics. She has had an eclectic career working as a health educator, nutrition counselor, recipe developer, clinical dietitian and outpatient dietitian. Emily is currently a full-time Public Health Nutritionist with the County of Orange where she teaches Nutrition Education and Community Nutrition courses.

SaVanna Shoemaker, MS, RDN, LD

Nutrition Reviewer

SaVanna Shoemaker is a registered dietitian and freelance health and wellness writer. She’s passionate about whole food-based eating and holistic nutrition, and uses her platform to help people embrace real food and reduce their sugar and processed food intake. Her work has appeared on Healthline, Greatist, Livestrong, Verywell Health, and more. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, reading, cooking, and weight lifting.

FAQ

1. Can I substitute [ingredient in a recipe] with another ingredient?

Until our chef tests the recipe with the ingredient proposed, we cannot say for sure if it makes a good substitute. Also, among other factors, the nutritional content of a dish will change if you change the ingredients.

Keep that in mind, but don’t let it discourage you from having fun and testing your creativity in the kitchen. And leave a comment to let us know whether the substitute ingredient turns out better or worse for you!

2. Can I print your recipe?

There’s a Print button at the top of each recipe. It allows you to print the whole recipe, including the ingredients, instructions, and nutrition information, sans photos.

3. Can I use your recipe in a recipe round-up?

Yes. Please do not copy the whole recipe, but instead write a description and use one of our photos for the round-up. Please give the credit to Healthy Recipes 101 and/or link to the recipe post on our website.

4. Is the website open to sponsored content?

We appreciate the offers, but our policies do not allow promotional posts or sponsored links in our editorial content on HealthyRecipes101.com. We do not offer backlink services.

5. Would you like guest content on your website?

We’re not open to guest posts or free infographics.

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