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Almond Shrimp Recipe with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce: This easy low fat seafood recipe is fantastic as an appetizer or light dinner. Add Tabasco sauce for a fiery kick.; View Recipe

Apple Gorgonzola Salad Recipe: Apples and Gorgonzola are a terrific match. Try this hearty salad filled with fall flavors for an easy lunch or light dinner. Sweet balsamic vinegar is spiced up with mustard for a tasty dressing.; View Recipe

Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe: Cucumber ribbons make a light side dish for your next fish, meat or poultry dinner. Garlic, ginger and sesame add loads of flavor without adding fat and calories.; View Recipe

Asian Salad Recipe: High in fiber and protein, our Asian salad is an easy recipe to prepare. Cabbage adds fiber you won't get from lettuce, and the ginger sesame dressing gives it an Eastern flavor.; View Recipe

Asparagus Frittata Recipe: Frittata is an Italian version of an omelette. This easy asparagus cheese frittata is perfect for brunch or lunch. Pair it with a salad for a delicious low fat, low carb meal.; View Recipe

Asparagus Frittata Video: Frittata is an Italian version of an omelette. This easy asparagus cheese frittata is perfect for brunch or lunch. Pair it with a salad for a delicious low fat, low carb meal.; View Recipe

Bagna Cauda Dip Video: Enjoy fresh vegetables with an easy dip that uses healthy olive oil instead of sour cream. Sautéing high protein pine nuts draws out their mellow flavor. This dip is great for entertaining.; View Recipe

Baked Acorn Squash Recipe: Autumn means plenty of squash. This healthy squash recipe has no saturated fat and is stuffed with delicious dried fruits and nuts.; View Recipe

Baked Fish Fillet with Mixed Vegetables Recipe: Baked fish is a great low fat, high protein dinner that is ready in 10 minutes. We used flounder in this quick, easy recipe, but you can substitute any mild white fish such as tilapia or sole.; View Recipe

Baked Pear Dessert Recipe: An alternative to fat-laden apple pie recipes, this decadent dessert is heart healthy, containing almost no sodium and just one gram of saturated fat.; View Recipe

Black Bean Dip Recipe: This bean dip recipe is easy to make, delicious and heart healthy. It's packed with vitamins and minerals, but only 1 gram of fat.; View Recipe

Black Bean Taco Recipe: These vegetarian tacos are full of flavor. Top them with creamy chopped avocado instead of sour cream for some great taste and healthy fats.; View Recipe

Black Beans and Rice Recipe: This hearty black bean and rice dish is cooked in a crock pot. Serve it as a side dish or as the main course with a fresh green salad.; View Recipe

Blackened Red Snapper with Creole Sauce Recipe: Delicious and spicy, this blackened red snapper is low in saturated fat and full of protein. Blackening is a quick cooking method that creates a charcoal-cooked taste in the comfort of your kitchen.; View Recipe

Blueberry and Rhubarb Compote Recipe: In this quick compote recipe fresh rhubarb gives sweet blueberries a tart punch of flavor. Try this easy compote on fish, pork, chicken, ice cream or pound cake to give any recipe a refreshing twist.; View Recipe

Breakfast Smoothie Recipe: Try this high fiber, low cholesterol breakfast smoothie that's good for your heart; View Recipe

Broccoli Slaw Recipe: Make this low fat and low cholesterol heart healthy side dish for your next BBQ.; View Recipe

Butternut Squash Risotto Recipe: Try this simply sweet butternut squash risotto recipe as an entrée or a creative holiday side dish. This scrumptious dish is a healthier version of a classic Italian dish.; View Recipe

Cabbage and Pepper Slaw Recipe: Try this colorful, cool and crisp cabbage and red pepper slaw instead of hig-fat cole slaw, potato salad or macaroni salad.; View Recipe

Cajun Seafood Recipe: Etouffee is a classic Cajun dish served over rice, similar to gumbo. Crawfish and shrimp are full of protein, low in calories and saturated fat and they taste delicious smothered in Cajun seasonings.; View Recipe

Cantaloupe Campari Sorbet Recipe: Try this light recipe for fruity sorbet. It is a fat free, delicious alternative to ice cream; View Recipe

Caramel Popcorn Recipe: Head out to the ball game with this healthy caramel popcorn. Popcorn, nuts, raisins and honey make a low fat sweet treat that's so tasty you'll never want to buy boxed caramel popcorn again.; View Recipe

Carrot and Raisin Salad Recipe: Try this salad for a change. Using pineapple, carrots and raisins make this salad colorful, but also perfect for summer. There are only 70 calories a serving, so go for seconds.; View Recipe

Cauliflower and Potato Mash Recipe: Cauliflower is a fantastic ingredient to enhance flavor and to reduce the calories in mashed potatoes. Share this mashed potato recipe with friends who want to reduce starch in their diet.; View Recipe

Cheese Quesadilla Snacks Recipe: Here's an easy after school snack that can be made in less than 15 minutes. A healthy snack that's low fat but high in flavor, these cheese quesadillas will be sure to get good grades from your kids.; View Recipe

Chicken and Brandy Recipe: This healthy chicken recipe has subtle, sophisticated taste. Easy to make, it's a great dish for a dinner party. Your guests will be impressed by the 255 calories per serving, as well.; View Recipe

Chicken and Pineapple Kebabs Recipe: This healthy chicken and pineapple kebab recipe is easy to prepare on the grill. The spicy chicken is accompanied by refreshing sweet pineapple.; View Recipe

Chocolate Bananas Recipe: Perfect for a summer party, these cool treats pair that terrific chocolate and banana combo. It's a quick, easy dessert everyone will love. Make sure you keep them chilled until you're ready to serve.; View Recipe

Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe: Indulge in these delicious chocolate covered strawberries. This healthy dessert has less than 90 calories per serving. Use dark chocolate for an extra antioxidant boost.; View Recipe

Chocolate Mousse Recipe: This delicious chocolate mousse rivals traditionally high fat recipes. It replaces egg yolks and whipping cream with silky tofu which is packed with heart healthy soy protein.; View Recipe

Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Recipe: If your kids like peanut butter cups, they will love this yummy chocolate and peanut butter smoothie, and so will you. Keep frozen bananas on hand to whip up this quick breakfast treat or snack.; View Recipe

Chocolate Sorbet Recipe: This creamy chocolate sorbet tastes too rich to be healthy, but the dark chocolate makes it good for you. Serve this low fat dessert with homemade raspberry sauce.; View Recipe

Citrus Salmon Recipe: This light, refreshing salmon recipe is easy to prepare. Salmon is low in calories and saturated fat, yet high in protein, and full of heart-healthy omega-3 essential fatty acids.; View Recipe

Cocoa Filet Mignon with Creamy Cauliflower Recipe: This Cocoa Filet Mignon dinner recipe combines two romantic delicacies: chocolate and lean filet. It's juicy, exotic and very easy to make at home for a special occasion.; View Recipe

Cold Zucchini Soup Recipe: This light healthy soup can be made up to three days ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. For a vegetarian soup, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.; View Recipe

Corn and Black Bean Salsa Recipe: Corn and black beans make this refreshing salsa a healthy alternative to store-bought salsa. This flavorful dip gets a fiery kick from chili powder. Serve it with whole grain tortilla chips.; View Recipe

Cornbread Stuffing with Chestnuts and Figs Recipe: This gluten free stuffing recipe will have Thanksgiving dinner guests raving. Make ahead and free up time for the rest of your Turkey Day prep.; View Recipe

Cranberry Sauce Recipe: Cranberry sauce is a staple at Thanksgiving, but most commercial brands are loaded with sugar. Make this sugar free cranberry sauce with fresh cranberries and only about 70 calories per serving.; View Recipe

Creamed Cauliflower Recipe: This easy creamed cauliflower recipe will quickly become one of your favorite Thanksgiving recipes. It's so creamy, light and fluffy, you'll skip the mashed potatoes.; View Recipe

Creamy Asparagus Soup Recipe: This easy asparagus soup has less than 100 calories per serving. For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Garnish with thin asparagus spears for an elegant presentation.; View Recipe

Creamy White Chili Recipe: Serve this heart healthy, white chili at your next Winter buffet. This turkey and white bean dish is a healthier, low fat twist on traditional beef and bean chili that is high in fat.; View Recipe

Cucumbers with Sour Cream Recipe: This refreshing heart healthy side dish is low in fat, calories, cholesterol and sodium.; View Recipe

Dilled Cucumber Salad Recipe: This cool, refreshing salad is a low-carb variation of a traditional, high-sugar, marinated cucumber salad. Try this fat-free side dish at your next BBQ.; View Recipe

Egg Salad Recipe: This homemade egg salad is lower in fat and calories than store-bought versions. To lighten this egg salad, yolks from one third of the eggs are removed.; View Recipe

Eggplant Lasagna Recipe: This noodle-less eggplant lasagna is low carb and has less than 200 calories per serving. This healthy vegetarian lasagna is a great source of fiber.; View Recipe

Fast Fruit Salad Recipe: When you crave something sweet, try this easy fruit salad that is loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants. This low calorie fruit salad can double as a quick, healthy snack or yogurt topping.; View Recipe

Fat Free Green Tea Smoothie Recipe: Green tea contains powerful antioxidants that reduce the risk of some cancer and lower cholesterol. This quick smoothie recipe adds bananas for potassium and peach yogurt to give it a velvety feel.; View Recipe

Fish with Roasted Tomatoes and Vegetables Recipe: Here's a healthy one-dish entree that can be served directly from the skillet. Any mild, firm white fish like orange roughy, haddock or scrod works well in this recipes.; View Recipe

Frozen Yogurt Fruit Pops Recipe: This is a fantastic low fat, low calorie recipe that is great for a dessert or snack. Frozen yogurt fruit pops are easy to make. Just mix the yogurt, apple juice and blueberries together and freeze.; View Recipe

Fruit Kebab with Yogurt Dip: Get your kids excited about fruit with these fun, easy fruit kebabs and tasty yogurt dip. Cinnamon and honey are the secret ingredients in this yummy fat free treat.; View Recipe

Garlic Fries Recipe: These crispy fries are sure to become a family favorite. They're great with burgers or on their own as a snack. Make sure to serve them while they're hot.; View Recipe

Garlic Green Bean and Tomato Recipe: Here's a great recipe for fresh green beans and tomatoes from your garden. Tomato juices and white wine make a deliciously light sauce. This easy side dish complements meat, chicken or fish entrées.; View Recipe

Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe: These garlic mashed potatoes are fat free! Use skim milk instead of heavy cream to lower calories, fat, and sodium. Make these potatoes one day ahead, and refrigerate until just before serving.; View Recipe

German Potato Salad Recipe: Potato salad doesn't have to be smothered in fattening mayonnaise to taste good. Apple cider vinegar and sweet onion give this potato salad flavor without adding fat or extra calories. Serve it warm.; View Recipe

Gluten Free Turkey Gravy Recipe: Make your gravy healthier by pouring off the saturated fat. Quinoa flour not only gives this gravy a unique, nutty flavor, it also meets dietary requirements for those on celiac diets.; View Recipe

Grilled Lime Shrimp Recipe: Lime juice and cilantro give these high protein shrimp kebabs a refreshing flavor. Perfect for the grill, serve them as an appetizer or with some brown rice for a light entrée.; View Recipe

Grilled Pineapple Recipe: Grilling recipes aren't just for burgers. You can top off your burger cookout with a tropical treat that's a perfect side dish or dessert for summer: grilled pineapple with a touch of honey.; View Recipe

Grilled Shrimp Recipe with Mango Jalapeño Sauce Recipe: Here's a quick, easy recipe for a delicious summer meal. It meets the dietary needs of people with diabetes, those looking for heart healthy recipes and people who follow gluten free diets.; View Recipe

Grilled Vegetables Recipe: A delicious garlic balsamic marinade gives these grilled vegetables a savory sweet flavor. This low calorie side dish complements meat, fish and poultry.; View Recipe

Guilt Free Holiday Nog Recipe: A delicious alternative to the traditional holiday treat.; View Recipe

Guilt Free Sweet Potato French Fries Recipe: Sweet potato french fries are low sodium, sweeter and healthier than deep fried french fries. These low calorie fries have less than one gram of fat per serving.; View Recipe

Healthy Butternut Squash Recipe: Spiced with nutmeg and cinnamon, this popular Thanksgiving side dish fits many special diets. Serve with white turkey breast, our healthy mashed potatoes, and a dab of cranberry sauce.; View Recipe

Healthy Deviled Eggs Recipe: These healthy, cholesterol-free deviled eggs use avocado instead of mayo for a creamy texture. Add fresh lime juice for that extra kick of delicious flavor. Yes, it's green.; View Recipe

Healthy Mashed Potatoes Recipe: Most mashed potatoes call for loads of salt and butter. This heart healthy recipe preserves that classic, creamy flavor without the added fat and sodium.; View Recipe

Hearty Chili Recipe: Instead of beef, try bison. Bison tastes very similar to beef, in fact, most people cannot tell the difference. Bison meat has fewer calories and less cholesterol than chicken or fish.; View Recipe

Hearty Farmers Market Salad Recipe with Warm Vinaigrette Recipe: This easy salad makes a great hearty lunch or light dinner. Crispy green beans and radishes combine nicely with mellow red potatoes. Use the extra dressing later in the week to liven up tossed greens.; View Recipe

Homemade Applesauce Recipe: Use this fat free recipe for a healthy snack or to make applesauce pops!; View Recipe

Honey Salmon with Turnips Recipe: Try this delicious salmon basted with a sweet honey lemon glaze. Paired with the/images/honeysalmon.jpg mellow /images/honeysalmon.jpgflavors of sautéed turnips and onions, this fish recipe is a complete meal loaded with healthy fats.; View Recipe

How to Roast a Healthy Turkey: Use these pointers to select and cook a healthy turkey for a Thanksgiving dinner with less salt, lower fat and reduced cholesterol.; View Recipe

Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipe: These chocolate meringue ice cream sandwiches are light, sweet and super low calorie. We use raspberry sorbet for the filling, but frozen yogurt tastes great too. This is an easy make-ahead recipe.; View Recipe

Italian Seafood Stew Recipe: Cioppino is a seafood stew created by a San Francisco fisherman. The dish features an assortment of fish and shellfish, all great sources of lean protein mixed in an antioxidant-rich tomato broth.; View Recipe

Lemon Quinoa Salad Recipe: Quinoa (keen-wa) is a delicious, healthy, low fat alternative to rice or pasta. It is packed with more protein than any other whole grain and goes well with meat, fish or vegetables.; View Recipe

Lentil Chicken Salad Recipe: Packed with protein, this chicken salad recipe is a light and healthy alternative to mayo-based salads. Use it as hearty side salad or as the filling in lettuce wraps.; View Recipe

Low Calorie Ranch Dressing Recipe: This healthier, homemade ranch dressing has only 1 gram of fat per Tbsp. compared to 7 grams of fat in its store-bought counterpart. This dressing is also thick enough to use as a vegetable dip.; View Recipe

Low Fat Hot Chocolate Recipe: This hot chocolate is quick and easy to prepare on a cold winter afternoon or as a light after dinner dessert. It is smooth and has a full flavored chocolate taste yet low in fat and high in calcium.; View Recipe

Low Sodium Barbecue Sauce Recipe: If you or someone in your home needs to cut back on salt, but doesn't want to sacrifice the flavor of favorite condiments, try making your own! Try this low sodium BBQ sauce recipe.; View Recipe

Low Sodium Ketchup Recipe: If you or someone in your home needs to cut back on salt, but doesn't want to sacrifice the flavor of favorite condiments, try making your own! Try this low sodium ketchup recipe!; View Recipe

Meringue Cookies Video: These festive fat-free cookies dress up your dessert tray, and they're good for you. A sweet treat that everyone can eat, these diabetic cookies are gluten free, too.; View Recipe

Mexican Bean and Cheese Dip Recipe: Try this dip instead of the usual fat-laden Mexican dips and save calories. This easy cheese dip is a great, light party appetizer recipe. Serve with multigrain tortilla chips or crackers.; View Recipe

Mexican Lasagna Recipe: This Mexican-style lasagna uses ground chicken instead of beef to create a low fat entree. This one-dish meal delivers layers of flavor from the zesty spices and cheese.; View Recipe

Minestrone Soup Recipe: This hearty vegetarian soup is warm and filling. Serve as an all-in-one meal on days when your family is on the go.; View Recipe

Mixed Vegetable Casserole Recipe: Here's a low fat, low calorie vegetable side dish that melds the flavors of eggplant, squash and portobello mushrooms in an easy casserole that complements any chicken, meat or fish dish.; View Recipe

Orange Glazed Parsnips Recipe: This orange glazed parsnip recipe is not only low fat, it's cholesterol free as well!; View Recipe

Orange Pineapple Smoothie Recipe: Try this fat free fruit smoothie for breakfast instead of coffee or with lunch instead of a soda. This high protein, low calorie smoothie recipe is heart healthy and gluten-free.; View Recipe

Peach and Tomato Salad with Roasted Black Olives and Feta Recipe: This summer salad wakes up your palate with ripe peaches, heirloom tomatoes, and baby arugula. Roasted olives add a natural sweetness, finely balanced by the homemade lemon vinaigrette.; View Recipe

Pico de Gallo Recipe: Fresh Pico de Gallo is a great topping for nachos, fish or chicken. It has only 10 calories per serving and is loaded with antioxidants and delicious flavor.; View Recipe

Pistachio Crusted Halibut with Chevre Recipe: This low carb and high protein recipe uses halibut and pistachios but you can use any type of whitefish; View Recipe

Polenta Recipe: Polenta is an easy, delicious, low calorie alternative to pasta. Chilled, polenta can be cut into shapes and grilled, or sautéed or even used in place of lasagne noodles.; View Recipe

Pomegranate Guacamole Recipe: Pomegranates are the new superfood. Pair the sweet-tart pomegranate seeds with rich guacamole and dig into an ultra healthy appetizer.; View Recipe

Potato Soup Recipe: Serve this rich and creamy potato soup as an appetizer to a winter dinner party or alongside a healthy salad for lunch. It is full of flavor but light on calories with only 102 calories per cup.; View Recipe

Pumpkin Lime Soup Recipe: Try this delicious, low-fat pumpkin soup as the first course for a fall dinner party or as a festive Halloween party side dish.; View Recipe

Quinoa Soup Recipe: Chicken sausage and lean pork loin give this quinoa soup a satisfying boost of flavor and high protein. If you don't want a spicy kick to your soup, just omit the crushed red pepper.; View Recipe

Rosemary Chicken Dijon Recipe: Serve this healthy, low fat chicken entrée. This quick and easy, baked chicken recipe is heart healthy. Pound the breasts flat before baking to speed up cooking time.; View Recipe

Salmon with Salsa Verde Recipe: Salmon with salsa verde is an easy seafood recipe that can be made in under 30 minutes. The tasty sauce can also be served with any other fish, chicken or steamed vegetable dish.; View Recipe

Santa Fe Chicken Soup Recipe: A tasty twist on chicken soup, this easy recipe is ready in about an hour. Hearty black beans, corn and brown rice make this low fat soup a generous appetizer or filling entrée for only 185 calories.; View Recipe

Sautéed Greens Video: Your farmer's market is brimming with heart healthy greens that make an easy side dish. When choosing kale, spinach or any greens, look for firm, deep-colored leaves and make sure you rinse them well.; View Recipe

Shrimp Ceviche Recipe: This refreshing seafood appetizer also makes a great light dinner recipe. Low fat, but full of flavor, it is sure to become a seafood summer favorite.; View Recipe

Southern BBQ Chicken Stir Fry Recipe: This high protein chicken stir fry combines sweet Southern barbecue flavor with healthy Asian stir fry technique. A little BBQ sauce goes a long way in this low calorie, easy recipe.; View Recipe

Southern BBQ Chicken Stir Fry Video: This high protein chicken stir fry combines sweet Southern barbecue flavor with healthy Asian stir fry technique. A little BBQ sauce goes a long way in this low calorie, easy recipe.; View Recipe

Spanish Rice Recipe: Packaged rice is too high in sodium! This spicy rice recipe uses brown rice and fresh vegetables for added nutrients.; View Recipe

Spanish Tortilla Recipe: A variation on an egg white omelet, this quick and easy recipe has just three ingredients and can be made in less than 20 minutes. Great for breakfast or brunch.; View Recipe

Spicy Grilled Chicken Recipe: Add this to your list of favorite grilled chicken recipes. With no saturated fat, this chicken recipe is ideal for those looking to lower cholesterol levels.; View Recipe

Strawberry Avocado Salsa Recipe: This fresh salsa combines heart healthy avocados and sweet strawberries. Serve as a salsa dip with baked tortilla chips or use it as a seafood salsa over grilled halibut or shrimp kebabs.; View Recipe

Strawberry Melon Smoothie Recipe: Get your morning going with this low fat fruit smoothie bursting with flavor. Loaded with vitamin C, protein and calcium, this low calorie smoothie is a healthy alternative to coffee.; View Recipe

Strawberry Wine Soup Recipe: This refreshing, chilled soup can be served as a light dessert or as a sweet appetizer. Try this original strawberry wine soup at your next brunch.; View Recipe

Sweet Potato Ginger Soup Recipe: Here's an Autumn soup that's so light and tasty, you can serve it as a first-course to a hearty dinner. This soup gets its wonderfully creamy texture from the puréed sweet potatoes and soy creamer.; View Recipe

Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup: The zesty, homemade tomato broth enhances this delicious soup, which can be served hot or cold. Try it alongside a green salad or with a grilled cheese sandwich for a savory light meal.; View Recipe

Tomato Mango Salad Recipe: This refreshing summer salad pairs sweet and salty flavors with fresh tomatoes and mango plus a hint of blue cheese. A simple, low calorie basil salad dressing can be made in minutes.; View Recipe

Tomato, Basil and Avocado Salad Recipe: This colorful salad is a great addition to any meal.; View Recipe

Vegetable Medley with Polenta Recipe: Use your garden harvest for this satisfying vegetarian meal. A delicious assortment of sautéed vegetables is served over creamy polenta. This mild but filling recipe is also a nice side dish.; View Recipe

Vegetable Soup Recipe: A great way to warm you up on a chilly night, this hearty vegetable soup is packed with great taste, lots of protein and hardly any fat. Set up the crock pot early for a worry-free, easy dinner.; View Recipe

Waldorf Salad Recipe: Lighten up a classic Waldorf salad by substituting fat free yogurt for high fat mayonnaise. This salad is super light and perfect for summer. With about 100 calories a serving, you can have seconds.; View Recipe

Wasabi Pea Salmon Recipe: Pack spicy flavor into your salmon with wasabi peas--you can find them in your supermarket's ethnic food aisle. Loaded with healthy fats, this 30-minute meal is a quick recipe for a weeknight dinner.; View Recipe

Wild Berry Salad with Chocolate Balsamic Dressing Recipe: This multicolored and super-healthy assortment of fresh fruits is berrylicious! The chocolate-balsamic combination creates a sweet-tart dressing for the berries.; View Recipe