You might think of pizza and tacos as unhealthy because they are fast food and take-out options. As you continue cooking more at home, enjoy creating these comfort foods with a healthier spin. It’s all about what you put into the tacos and onto the pizza that makes a difference! If your family is undecided about which should be on the menu, get creative.

Avocado Taco Pizza combines them into one.

Avocados can keep the whole family healthier.

Pregnant moms and babies benefit, as they help with growth and development.

Eating avocados regularly has been shown to help manage weight. It may even help with cognition and memory. Gut health is affected by dietary fiber, so eating fiber-rich avocado can have a positive impact.

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 425° F.
• Stretch dough by hand or sprinkle with flour and roll into a ¼” thick circle. Place dough on a large baking sheet or pizza pan, evenly coated with cooking spray.
• Heat 1 Tbsp. of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in ground turkey. Break into crumbles and brown.
• Add in taco seasoning mix and water. Add more water as needed. Cook until turkey is cooked through or until it reaches 165° F.
• Spread dough with beans (leaving a ½” border), followed by cooked ground turkey and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
• Brush the edges of dough with remaining 1 Tbsp. of oil.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and crust edges are golden.
• Remove pizza from oven and top with shredded lettuce and avocado.
• Drizzle with taco sauce and Avocado Ranch Dressing. Cut each pizza into 8 slices.

While not a conclusive replacement for medicine, food can have beneficial properties – especially fruits and veggies. Boost the antioxidants in your menu with this fruit salad containing “winter” fruit..

Directions:

• Cut pomegranate into quarters; submerge into bowl of cold water and carefully remove the pomegranate seeds. Reserve 1 cup seeds; in blender, purée remaining seeds. Strain purée through fine-mesh strainer reserving juice; discard solids.
• In small bowl, whisk together honey, 1 tablespoon pomegranate juice (reserve remaining juice for another use) and ginger.
• In large bowl, toss apple, pear, grapes, remaining pomegranate seeds and Clementines. Makes about 7 cups.
• Divide salad into 6 serving bowls; evenly drizzle each with pomegranate honey to serve.

Finding flavorful ways to get heart healthy oats or immune-boosting apples into your day can be a great start. Give apple slices some extra flavor and pizzazz with these Apple Peanut Butter Breakfast Nachos from inseasonezine.com.

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Spray mini muffin tin with baking spray. In large skillet, toast oats over medium heat 8 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
• In large bowl, whisk egg; whisk in banana, yogurt, applesauce, milk, honey, cinnamon, baking powder, vanilla extract and salt until combined. Fold oats into egg mixture until combined.
• Evenly divide oatmeal mixture into prepared cups, filling 3/4 full. Add toppings before baking, if desired. Bake 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of muffins comes out clean.