7 Deliciously Healthy Recipes to Reset After the Holidays

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These deliciously light recipes are the perfect way to reset after the holidays and ease back into everyday eating. They’re fresh, nourishing and full of flavor, so you can get back into a routine without feeling deprived.

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After all the rich, festive food, it’s totally normal to crave meals that feel lighter and more refreshing. These seven recipes hit that sweet spot. They’re simple to make, packed with good-for-you ingredients and delicious enough to get you excited about easing back into your routine.

1. Baked Chicken Breast

Four baked chicken breasts in a large baking dish.

Juicy, perfectly seasoned baked chicken breast that’s simple but never boring. It’s an easy protein to prep ahead and use for lunches, salads, or quick dinners all week.

2. Pan-Seared Salmon

Four salmon filets in a pan with garlic butter and lemon wedges. The filets are garnished with fresh herbs.

This garlic butter pan-seared salmon has crispy edges and a tender, flaky center. It feels satisfying and nourishing while still keeping things light and balanced.

3. Cauliflower Fried Rice

Cauliflower fried rice with eggs in a skillet with a wooden serving spoon. The dish is garnished with fresh green onion.

A lighter take on classic fried rice that’s packed with veggies and big flavor. Cauliflower fried rice quick to make and perfect when you want something comforting without feeling weighed down.

4. Detox Soup

A bowl of detox soup topped with fresh cilantro. A spoon rests in the bowl.

This veggie-packed detox soup is warm, cozy, and incredibly nourishing. It’s one of those meals that makes you feel good from the inside out after a few indulgent days.

5. Green Detox Smoothie

A glass containing green detox smoothie topped with a sprig of fresh mint and a striped straw.

A bright, refreshing green detox smoothie that’s loaded with fruits and veggies. It’s an easy way to sneak in nutrients while keeping things light and energizing.

6. Detox Salad

Two glass storage containers layered with detox salad ingredients: almonds, apple, edamame, quinoa, cabbage, kale and avocado. A small container of dressing is also in each of the containers.

This kale detox salad is crisp, fresh, and full of texture. It’s hearty enough to be satisfying but still leaves you feeling refreshed instead of stuffed.

7. Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

A Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl with quinoa, arugula, chickpeas, tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, kalamata olives, feta cheese and hummus drizzled with tzatziki.

A balanced bowl with fluffy quinoa, fresh veggies, and bold Mediterranean flavors. This Mediterranean quinoa bowl filling, nourishing, and perfect for an easy reset meal.

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About Brittany

Hey there, I’m Brittany, the creator of Eating Bird Food, cookbook author, health coach and mama of two littles. Here you’ll find quick and easy recipes that make healthy fun and enjoyable for you and your family!

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