Flik Blog - Wellness

Cooking at home more often? Here are a few food safety tips to remember!

Nothing brings us together like sharing a delicious meal with our loved ones. During these unsettling times, we've put together a round-up of one-pan dishes to take the guesswork out of the age-old question: "What's for Dinner?"

You don't need to sacrifice your commitment to a heart-healthy diet just because you have a busy schedule. These freezer- and pantry-friendly staples will not only save you time, but will also help you eat a heart-healthy diet day in and day out.

Our Apricot BBQ Glazed Shrimp starts with a homemade sauce, which allows us to better control the sodium this Heart Health Month. Plus, just one serving size packs more than 50 percent your daily need of selenium, a mineral that may help reduce inflammation and promote heart health.

The benefits of a healthy diet extend beyond a number on a scale. In fact, the food you eat has an impact on every organ and system in your body – including your heart. February is Heart Health Month and we can’t think of a better time to talk about nutrition and your heart.

February is Heart Month and we are featuring pan-fried catfish with a healthy twist. This recipe is a healthier version of the classic fried catfish that's packed with spicy flavor and plenty of crunch.

If you don’t associate winter with the best produce of the year then you’re missing out. Winter squash is at its peak this time of year and we’re featuring it in FLIK cafes throughout the month of January as our functional food. Learn more about our top five favorites and read expert preparation tips from a FLIK executive chef.

​Take advantage of the season with winter favorites like beets and ginger in this refreshing salad with a homemade vinaigrette. Edamame and tofu add a significant source of protein while the vegetables and whole grains pack in the fiber.

This salad checks all of the boxes - quick, healthy, minimal prep, and great for leftovers. Protein-packed eggs and fiber-rich quinoa and vegetables make this salad a filling meal for lunch or dinner. Prepare it as written or sub with vegetables you have on hand and top with a homemade, greek yogurt dressing.

Plant-based eating is sure to be a hot trend in 2020 and we’re diving right in starting with a look at this year’s US News and World Report list of the Best Diets of 2019. Not surprisingly, the Mediterranean Diet and DASH made the list again, but so did a diet called the “Flexitarian Diet.” This may have you asking…what the FLIK is a flexitarian diet? Don’t worry, we have you covered.

Turning a resolution into habit is the ultimate goal, and setting realistic expectations for yourself will not only help you form new habits, but will feel a lot less overwhelming. So this year instead of tossing all of your processed food, binging on salad, and ditching the cookies for good, raise your glass and toast to resolutions that stick. Cheers to “seeing 2020” in a healthier light!

Here at FLIK, Flourless Chocolate Brownie Cookies are one of our favorite recipes. Forgoing flour gives these cookies a dense, fudgy, uber-indulgent texture.