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- Almond Shrimp Recipe with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
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- This easy low fat seafood recipe is fantastic as an appetizer or light dinner. Add Tabasco sauce for a fiery kick.
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- Almond Snow Cookie Recipe
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- A naturally healthy "superfood", almonds have been shown to lower cholesterol. This Almond Snow Cookie recipe uses reduced-calorie margarine and whole wheat flour to make a delicious diabetic cookie.
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- Apple Cabbage Slaw Recipe
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- Next time you have a burger, try this crispy apple cabbage slaw on the side instead of fries. This easy, low fat slaw is only 55 calories per serving versus 380 calories for a side of fries.
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- Apple Gorgonzola Salad Recipe
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- 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.
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- Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe
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- 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.
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- Asparagus Frittata Recipe
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- 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.
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- Asparagus Frittata Video
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- 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.
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- Bagna Cauda Dip Video
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- 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.
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- Baked Fish Fillet with Mixed Vegetables Recipe
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- 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.
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- Baked Pear Dessert Recipe
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- 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.
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- Banana Cream Pie Recipe
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- A low fat ready made crust makes this delicious dessert quick and easy. This pie is so creamy no one will ever guess it's low fat and under 200 calories a slice.
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- BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe
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- This BBQ Chicken Pizza goes light on the calories and is easy to make. It combines healthy veggies, a pinch of spice and tried and true BBQ flavor for a dish kids will love.
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- BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe
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- This quick, easy recipe for pulled pork sliders will keep you out of the kitchen and at the party with your guests. The garlic spinach topping adds a hearty flavor to the mellow pork.
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- Beef Enchiladas Recipe
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- This light, healthy enchilada recipe is full of authentic Mexican flavor but without the fat and calories of a traditional dish. Que bueno!
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- Beef Stew Recipe
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- Need a quick dinner for a cold day? Just mix these ingredients in a slow cooker, and you'll come home to a tender beef stew that's rich in flavor but low in fat and calories.
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- Black Bean Dip Recipe
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- 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.
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- Black Bean Taco Recipe
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- These vegetarian tacos are full of flavor. Top them with creamy chopped avocado instead of sour cream for some great taste and healthy fats.
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- Black Beans and Rice Recipe
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- 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.
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- Blackberry Crisp Recipe
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- Here's a scrumptious blackberry dessert that delivers all the warming flavors of an old-fashioned crisp without the butter-laden calories. If you can't find blackberries, raspberries work great too.
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- Blackened Red Snapper with Creole Sauce Recipe
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- 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.
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- Blueberry Almond Scones Recipe
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- The blueberries add sweetness while the almonds add crunch to these low fat classic scones. Try these for breakfast, dessert or even with your afternoon tea.
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- Blueberry and Peach Crisp Recipe
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- Combine blueberries and ripe peaches to create this easy, healthy and cholesterol free dessert. Freshen up the dessert each time you make it by adding different berries to this classic dessert recipe.
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- Blueberry and Rhubarb Compote Recipe
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- 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.
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- Blueberry Cantaloupe Yogurt Parfait Recipe
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- Here is a low calorie parfait recipe packed with super foods. It is so versatile that it can be served for breakfast, a snack or dessert.
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- Blueberry Lattice Pie Recipe
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- By changing butter to trans fat free margarine, using whole wheat flour and reducing the amount of sugar used in the filling, this delicious blueberry lattice pie is not only pretty, it's heart healthy too.
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- Breakfast Smoothie Recipe
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- Try this high fiber, low cholesterol breakfast smoothie that's good for your heart
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- Broccoli Slaw Recipe
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- Make this low fat and low cholesterol heart healthy side dish for your next BBQ.
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- Bruschetta Recipe
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- Serve this three-in-one appetizer at your next dinner party. Each healthy topping will complement your entrees and dazzle your guests.
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- Buffalo Chicken Tenders Recipe
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- Get Buffalo wings flavor without Buffalo wings fat. Try these spicy chicken tenders marinated in buttermilk and hot sauce for a tasty, low fat crowd pleaser.
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- Butternut Squash Risotto Recipe
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- 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.
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- Cabbage and Pepper Slaw Recipe
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- Try this colorful, cool and crisp cabbage and red pepper slaw instead of hig-fat cole slaw, potato salad or macaroni salad.
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- Caesar Salad with Croutons Recipe
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- This low calorie, low cholesterol Caesar salad is made without eggs, but with great flavor. Crispy garlic toasted croutons top off the bold Caesar dressing.
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- Cantaloupe Campari Sorbet Recipe
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- Try this light recipe for fruity sorbet. It is a fat free, delicious alternative to ice cream
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- Caramel Popcorn Recipe
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- 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.
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- Carrot and Raisin Salad Recipe
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- 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.
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- Carrot Orange Soup with Mint Coconut Yogurt Recipe
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- Topped with a refreshing mint coconut yogurt, this low fat carrot orange soup will become a family favorite. Delicious warm or chilled, you can serve this healthy soup year round.
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- Cauliflower and Potato Mash Recipe
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- 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.
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- Cheese Quesadilla Snacks Recipe
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- 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.
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- Chex Mix Recipe
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- Chex Mix is delicious, but commercial brands are very high in salt. Try this delicious homemade Chex mix and save the sodium and calories.
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- Chicken and Biscuits Recipe
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- This healthy chicken and biscuits recipe is the ultimate comfort food. This is a great healthy chicken pot pie alternative that can be served as a hearty lunch or a satisfying dinner.
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- Chicken and Brandy Recipe
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- 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.
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- Chicken and Pineapple Kebabs Recipe
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- This healthy chicken and pineapple kebab recipe is easy to prepare on the grill. The spicy chicken is accompanied by refreshing sweet pineapple.
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- Chicken Casserole Recipe
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- This easy chicken casserole recipe is packed with flavor, plus it's low fat and low carb. Use leftover chicken, low fat sour cream and corn flakes for a healthy crunch.
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- Chicken Piccata Recipe
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- This easy chicken piccata recipe is perfect for the whole family. If you are looking for a quick dinner recipe, this delicious chicken piccata can be made in less than 30 minutes.
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- Chicken Sandwich with Avocado Spread Recipe
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- An easy avocado spread is a healthy way to add creaminess to your chicken sandwich without high fat mayonnaise. This heart healthy chicken sandwich is packed with protein and healthy fats.
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- Chicken Sandwich with Avocado Spread Video
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- An easy avocado spread is a healthy way to add creaminess to your chicken sandwich without high fat mayonnaise. This heart healthy chicken sandwich is packed with protein and healthy fats.
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- Chicken with Broccoli and Garlic Sauce Recipe
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- This colorful dish combines sweet and salty flavors to create a low calorie chicken recipe sure to work itself into your weekly dinner rotation.
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- Chocolate Almond Biscotti Recipe
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- Biscotti are crisp Italian cookies that are perfect with afternoon tea or coffee. Dark chocolate chips and almonds make them good for your heart too.
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- Chocolate Bananas Recipe
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- 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.
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- Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
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- These chocolate chip cookies look and taste just like Grandma's, but have less calories and less fat. Serve with skim milk.
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- Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe
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- 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.
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- Chocolate Hazelnut Toasts Recipe
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- Nothing is more simple or satisfying than bread and chocolate. In this quick appetizer we use hazelnuts, but you can substitute with almonds, walnuts or a little orange zest.
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- Chocolate Mocha Cake Recipe
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- This chocolate coffee cake is a perfect birthday treat. While the ganache on top looks decadent, this is a diabetic recipe, and heart healthy, too. Feel free to indulge.
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- Chocolate Mousse Recipe
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- 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.
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- Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Recipe
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- 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.
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- Chocolate Sorbet Recipe
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- 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.
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- Chunky Chicken Avocado Wrap Recipe
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- From Hanover Hospital in Pennsylvania comes this filling lunch recipe full of heart healthy monounsaturated fats. Avocados (in lieu of mayo) create a unique chicken salad recipe.
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- Cinnamon Sweet Potato Recipe
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- Sweet potatoes just got a little sweeter. A light orange juice, brown sugar and cinnamon glaze adds great flavor but few calories to this easy, low fat Thanksgiving side dish.
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- Cocoa Filet Mignon with Creamy Cauliflower Recipe
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- 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.
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- Cold Zucchini Soup Recipe
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- 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.
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- Corn and Black Bean Salsa Recipe
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- 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.
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- Corn Chowder Soup Recipe
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- This deliciously light corn chowder is low fat. Skim milk steps in for high fat heavy cream to give this soup a refreshing flavor. Add a touch of cayenne for a spicy kick.
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- Crab and Shrimp Cakes Recipe
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- This classic is lower in fat than traditional crab cake recipes. Use light mayonnaise and egg substitute to keep the calories low.
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- Crab Cakes Recipe
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- Here's a heart healthy twist on everyone's favorite, crab cakes. Chill the crab cake portions to help them hold their shape as they cook.
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- Crab Pasta Salad Recipe
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- Enjoy a lite but filling lunch with this low fat pasta salad with crabmeat. Honey adds an unexpected sweet touch. If you don't have pasta shells, use rotini or penne.
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- Cranberry Sauce Recipe
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- 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.
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- Creamed Cauliflower Recipe
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- 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.
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- Creamy Asparagus Soup Recipe
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- 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.
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- Creamy White Chili Recipe
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- 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.
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- Crustless Tomato-Pepper Quiche Recipe
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- Serve this classic brunch favorite to your friends and family on low carb diets. This tasty quiche omits lots of carbs because its not baked in a high fat pastry crust.
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- Cucumbers with Sour Cream Recipe
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- This refreshing heart healthy side dish is low in fat, calories, cholesterol and sodium.
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- Curry Tuna Salad Wraps Recipe
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- Tuna salad gets a low fat makeover in this low calorie lunch. A little curry goes a long way to give these healthy wraps a tasty twist.
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- Dilled Cucumber Salad Recipe
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- 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.
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- Easy Breakfast Taco Recipe
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- Here is an easy, healthy, on-the-go breakfast of scrambled egg whites, salsa and a touch of cheese. This quick breakfast will keep you full all morning.
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- Easy Crepes with Raspberry Sauce Recipe
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- These crepes are simple, healthy and delicious. Serve them with this fresh raspberry sauce you can make in minutes.
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- Easy Ziti Recipe
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- This classic Italian meal is made with whole wheat ziti and fresh tomatoes for a healthy change.
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- Edamame Hummus Recipe
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- Sure to be a hit at dinner parties, this Japanese inspired appetizer uses edamame (soy beans), which are a great source of heart healthy omega-3 fats. It takes less than 30 minutes to make.
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- Egg Rolls With Green Chile and Chicken Recipe
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- Far East meets American West in this easy Tex Mex egg roll recipe. Dip these crispy egg rolls in the jalapeño-honey dipping sauce for an appetizer your guests of all zip codes will love.
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- Egg Salad Recipe
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- 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.
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- Eggplant Lasagna Recipe
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- 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.
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- Eggplant Parmigiana Recipe
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- Keep your eggplant parmesan light by baking it and carefully measuring the amount of olive oil used. This recipe has less than 300 calories per serving and boasts 11 grams of fiber.
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- Fast Fruit Salad Recipe
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- 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.
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- Fish with Roasted Tomatoes and Vegetables Recipe
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- 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.
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- Frozen Yogurt Fruit Pops Recipe
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- 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.
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- Fruit Kebab with Yogurt Dip
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- 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.
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- Garlic and Goat Cheese Pitas Recipe
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- Serve these scrumptious garlic and cheese pitas quartered as an appetizer before a light meal or serve as an entree with a large bowl of soup.
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- Garlic Fries Recipe
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- 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.
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- Garlic Green Bean and Tomato Recipe
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- 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.
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- Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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- 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.
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- Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
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- An easy Christmas cookie recipe with just the right amount of nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger, these cookies are sure to be a runaway favorite.
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- Glazed Salmon with Rice Recipe
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- Make a tasty fish dinner tonight with this quick and easy recipe that is sure to impress. The salmon is brushed with a delicately sweet glaze and placed over brown rice--all for under 325 calories.
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- Gluten Free Turkey Gravy Recipe
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- 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.
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- Green Beans with Almond Slices Recipe
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- Thanksgiving recipes should be delicious and easy too. These quick green beans are a perfect side dish for your turkey. They can be made ahead--reheat and add almonds just before serving.
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- Grilled Flank Steak Salad Recipe
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- Here's a delicious alfresco meal of succulent grilled steak and refreshing spinach and bean salad. It's a quick, easy steak dinner and summer salad just right for watching July 4th fireworks.
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- Grilled Halibut with Strawberries Recipe
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- This grilled fish recipe combines the mild flavor of halibut with tart rhubarb and strawberries. Halibut is a type of flounder, but any white such as sole or cod works in this delicious grilled fish dinner.
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- Grilled Lime Shrimp Recipe
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- 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.
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- Grilled Marinated Turkey London Broil Recipe
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- A mellow beer marinade is spiced up with lively fresh ginger in this easy London broil. Use this flavorful marinade before grilling beef, chicken or pork too.
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- Grilled Pineapple Recipe
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- 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.
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- Grilled Shrimp Recipe with Mango Jalapeño Sauce Recipe
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- 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.
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- Grilled Turkey Burger Recipe
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- This burger is so packed with flavor you'll never miss the beef. Stuffed with mushrooms and topped with Swiss cheese, this turkey meat loaf burger recipe will become a family favorite.
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- Grilled Vegetables Recipe
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- A delicious garlic balsamic marinade gives these grilled vegetables a savory sweet flavor. This low calorie side dish complements meat, fish and poultry.
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- Grilled Veggie Cheese Sandwich Recipe
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- Try this healthier version of an all American favorite: grilled cheese. Serve this tomato, fresh spinach and melted cheddar cheese sandwich paired with tomato soup for lunch or light supper.
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- Guilt Free Holiday Nog Recipe
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- A delicious alternative to the traditional holiday treat.
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- Guilt Free Sweet Potato French Fries Recipe
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- 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.
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- Healthy Banana Muffins Recipe
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- Try this healthy version of delicious banana muffins for breakfast or for an after school snack. Use very ripe (almost black) bananas because they get sweeter as they ripen.
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- Healthy Butternut Squash Recipe
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- 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.
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- Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe
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- This chicken salad loses calories but not flavor with a creamy mix of low fat mayonnaise and fat free sour cream. Walnuts give this healthy chicken salad a good dose of omega-3 and a nice crunch.
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- Healthy Chili Dog Recipe
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- Have a healthy chili dog before the game, and you won't be tempted with high-fat ballpark food at the stadium. Loaded with a spicy black bean topping, these chili dogs are filling and delicious.
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- Healthy Deviled Eggs Recipe
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- 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.
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- Healthy French Toast Recipe
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- This healthy French toast is lower in carbs than a traditional version because it has reduced-carb whole wheat bread and is topped with sugar-free syrup instead of powdered sugar.
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- Healthy Hamburgers Recipe
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- These nutritious beef burgers have lots of protein but are low in saturated fat and calories.
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- Healthy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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- 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.
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- Healthy Trail Mix Recipe
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- You and your kids will fight over this scrumptious trail mix packed with sweet raisins, crunchy pretzels and peanuts and healthy dark chocolate chips. Make it ahead of time so you can grab and go.
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- Hearty Chili Recipe
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- 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.
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- Hearty Farmers Market Salad Recipe with Warm Vinaigrette Recipe
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- 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.
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- Homemade Applesauce Recipe
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- Use this fat free recipe for a healthy snack or to make applesauce pops!
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- Homemade Veggie Pizza Recipe
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- Enjoy a vegetable pizza for lunch or a light dinner. Dress up a store-bought crust with hummus, squash and zucchini. It's quick, easy and healthy.
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- Honey Braised Brussels Sprouts Recipe
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- Don't confuse this delicious side dish with the dinners of your youth. The honey glaze and crunchy walnuts adds new dimension to this old healthy standby.
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- Honey Salmon with Turnips Recipe
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- 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.
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- Hot Spicy Burger Recipe
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- Beef burgers can be low fat and heart healthy if you use lean meat and top them with fresh vegetables. The smoking hot sauce in these spicy burgers will make your next cookout one to remember.
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- Hummus with Whole Wheat Pita Chips Recipe
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- Hummus with whole wheat pita chips is a healthy substitute for the regular chips and dips at parties.
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- Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipe
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- 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.
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- Italian Chicken Marengo Recipe
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- Looking for an easy chicken dinner? This savory Italian dish takes less than 45 minutes to prepare and uses just one pot. Each serving's just 215 calories and has loads of protein.
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- Italian Seafood Stew Recipe
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- 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.
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- Lemon Quinoa Salad Recipe
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- 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.
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- Lemon Raspberry Muffins Recipe
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- These lemon raspberry muffins are a great grab and go breakfast. Make a batch on the weekend, wrap them individually and you have quick breakfast muffins or snacks for the week.
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- Lemon Raspberry Tartlets Recipe
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- Here's a fast, easy dessert that will impress your guests and won't go straight to your thighs. For less than 100 calories, you can enjoy three of these pretty raspberry tartlets guilt-free.
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- Lentil Chicken Salad Recipe
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- 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.
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- Low Calorie Ranch Dressing Recipe
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- 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.
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- Low Fat Berry Cheese Cake Recipe
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- This delicious low fat dessert has a secret: It's not cheese cake at all. Whipped tofu replaces the heavy cream cheese, but thanks to fresh seasonal berries, your taste buds won't know the difference.
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- Low Fat Brownies Recipe
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- Use store-bought brownie mix, but instead of eggs and oil, use egg whites and yogurt. This delicious brownie recipe makes easy chocolate brownies with less fat and calories.
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- Low Fat Hot Chocolate Recipe
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- 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.
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- Low Sodium Barbecue Sauce Recipe
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- 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.
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- Low Sodium Ketchup Recipe
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- 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!
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- Mango Nut Cake Recipe
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- Here's a healthy tropical cake that will please the whole family.
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- Maryland Crab Cakes Recipe
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- The secret to making these healthy, low fat crab cakes is the panko or Japanese bread crumbs. Panko gives crab cakes a crunchy crust because it absorbs less oil than traditional bread crumbs.
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- Meringue Cookies Video
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- 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.
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- Mexican Bean and Cheese Dip Recipe
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- 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.
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- Mexican Chicken Stew Recipe
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- Love Mexican food? Try this low fat, spicy dish that is made with chicken and healthy hominy. This easy, full-bodied stew is full of Mexican flavor.
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- Mexican Cups Appetizer Recipe
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- Serve these delicious, spicy Mexican cups as a festive appetizer. They are made with chicken sausage, which has fewer calories and lower fat than pork sausage but is still full of flavor.
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- Mexican Lasagna Recipe
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- 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.
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- Minestrone Soup Recipe
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- This hearty vegetarian soup is warm and filling. Serve as an all-in-one meal on days when your family is on the go.
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- Mini Quiches Recipe
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- These elegant mini quiches will wow your family as a mid-week breakfast to go or as a formal Sunday brunch side dish. Make a batch ahead of time so that you can microwave them quickly.
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- Mississippi Salsa Dip Recipe
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- Creamy avocado and black eyed peas sparked with fiery jalapeño make this salsa a low calorie hit. Serve this quick and easy 10-minute Southern dip with healthy baked tortilla or pita chips.
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- Mixed Vegetable Casserole Recipe
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- 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.
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- Morning Bread Recipe
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- Wake up to this low sodium and low fat bread for breakfast!
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- Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
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- Try this healthy oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe the next time you need to whip up a batch of cookies but don't want all the calories that go with them.
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- Olive Tapenade Recipe
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- Rich olive tapenade is a great appetizer that can be made up to 1 week ahead. Olives and olive oil are loaded with healthy fats. Try this tapenade with whole grain crackers or toasted baguette slices.
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- Onion Rings Recipe
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- Finger food can be healthy. These low fat, low calorie onion rings are baked instead of fried. A bit of cooking spray just before baking makes them so crispy you'll never miss the deep fryer.
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- Orange Glazed Parsnips Recipe
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- This orange glazed parsnip recipe is not only low fat, it's cholesterol free as well!
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- Orange Pineapple Smoothie Recipe
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- 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.
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- Oriental Marinade Recipe
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- This cholesterol free marinade adds great flavor, without the calories and fat, to chicken, beef, fish and tofu! It also keeps for one month refrigerated!
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- Oven Fried Chicken Recipe
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- The secret to this heart healthy fried chicken is baking instead of frying. Each serving has only 2 grams of fat, compared to over 20 grams of fat found in fast food fried chicken.
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- Oven Roasted Ratatouille with Summer Vegetables Recipe
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- Eat more vegetables. That's easy advice to follow, especially with this delicious recipe. This ratatouille may be made one day in advance, kept covered and chilled, and reheated before serving.
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- Oysters Rockefeller Recipe
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- Oysters Rockefeller are a rich indulgence, perfect for Valentine's Day or any other special dinner. This healthy seafood recipe leaves out the butter but holds on to the great taste.
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- Parsnip Soup Recipe
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- This sweet and velvety parsnip puree works well as a first course for an Autumn dinner party. Each serving has less than 100 calories.
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- Pasta, Vegetables and Pine Nuts Recipe
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- This healthy cholesterol-free, pasta dinner is easy and filling. This delicious entrée is a good choice for a vegetarian dinner any night of the week.
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- Peach and Tomato Salad with Roasted Black Olives and Feta Recipe
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- 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.
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- Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins Recipe
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- Save time with this easy breakfast recipe that your family can take on the go. High in fiber and protein, these low fat muffins will be a hit with young and old alike.
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- Peanut Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
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- You can have 1 traditional Toll House® cookie for 130 calories or have 3 of these airy chocolate chip cookies for the same amount of calories ... Low fat, low calorie, but still sweet and delicious.
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- Pecan Crusted Baked Chicken Recipe
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- A healthy way to enjoy a crispy crust, this quick and easy baked chicken recipe makes a great weeknight dinner. Southern pecans provide heart healthy fats and are an excellent source of protein.
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- Pistachio Crusted Halibut with Chevre Recipe
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- This low carb and high protein recipe uses halibut and pistachios but you can use any type of whitefish
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- Pizza Bagels Recipe
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- This whole grain pizza bagel recipe can double as a healthy snack for kids after school or a fun breakfast.
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- Polenta Recipe
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- 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.
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- Pomegranate Cocktail Recipe
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- Prosecco is a dry, lemony sparkling wine that is sure to put everyone in a festive spirit. If you're pressed for time, use straight pomegranate juice instead of the syrup for these pretty cocktails.
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- Pomegranate Guacamole Recipe
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- Pomegranates are the new superfood. Pair the sweet-tart pomegranate seeds with rich guacamole and dig into an ultra healthy appetizer.
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- Pork Loin with Watermelon Avocado Salsa Recipe
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- This Asian-inspired pork loin is low in fat and fits into low carb and diabetic diets. The watermelon avocado topping is a unique salsa recipe that you can also serve as a side with tortilla chips.
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- Pork Pot Stickers Recipe
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- If your family loves Chinese food, they'll love these easy appetizers cooked in sesame oil. Try the low sodium dipping sauce and you'll never order unhealthy dumplings again.
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- Potato Soup Recipe
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- 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.
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- Pumpkin Bread Recipe
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- The flavors of fall come together in this moist, delicious healthy recipe for pumpkin bread. Wrap individual slices for a quick on-the-go breakfast or snack.
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- Pumpkin Lime Soup Recipe
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- Try this delicious, low-fat pumpkin soup as the first course for a fall dinner party or as a festive Halloween party side dish.
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- Pumpkin Pie Recipe
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- The secret to this light pumpkin pie recipe involves egg whites, skim milk and reduced fat cream cheese. Spice it up with cinnamon and nutmeg for a homemade taste that has fewer carbs and cholesterol.
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- Quick Apple Dumplings Recipe
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- These sweet and crunchy apple dumplings taste like rich apple pie without the sugar, calories or fat! Serve them at your next brunch or as a scrumptious dessert.
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- Quinoa Soup Recipe
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- 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.
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- Rich Chocolate Pie Recipe
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- Serve this luscious chocolate pie to your chocoholic friends. This creamy pie is made with antioxidant rich cocoa, tofu and soy milk both high in heart healthy soy protein.
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- Roasted Sweet Potato Puree with Almonds Recipe
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- Try this healthy sweet potato purée this Thanksgiving. Each serving has under 100 calories. Calorie, fat, and cholesterol savings come from using safflower or grapeseed oil instead of butter.
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- Roasted Vegetable Quesadilla Recipe
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- Try this healthy version of a traditional quesadilla stuffed with roasted vegetables. Serve with fresh pico de gallo or guacamole for a hearty appetizer or light lunch.
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- Rosemary Chicken Dijon Recipe
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- 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.
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- Salmon with Salsa Verde Recipe
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- 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.
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- Santa Fe Chicken Soup Recipe
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- 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.
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- Sautéed Greens Video
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- 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.
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- Seafood Stuffed Shells Recipe
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- Make this seafood stuffed shells recipe ahead of time and serve alongside a crisp green salad for lunch or dinner. This recipe is lower in fat and calories than traditional meat-stuffed shells.
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- Sesame Banana Nut Bread Recipe
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- For breakfast or dessert, served warm or cool, this banana bread is sure to please.
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- Shrimp Ceviche Recipe
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- 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.
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- Shrimp Scampi Appetizer Recipe
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- This delicious, high-protein shrimp appetizer will dress up your holiday table. You can marinate the shrimp the night before and finish up the recipe in 30 minutes.
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- Shrimp Toast Recipe
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- Serve this delicious shrimp toast as an appetizer any time of the year.
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- Simple Crepes Recipe
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- Try these simple, healthy and delicious, whole wheat crepes that you can make in minutes. Serve them filled with fresh berries, low-fat cheese or dark chocolate as an appetizer, snack or dessert.
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- Smart Brownies Recipe
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- These delicious brownies use whole wheat flour instead of refined all purpose flour and egg whites instead of regular eggs. If they come out too dry, try bumping up the amount of olive oil.
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- Smoked Salmon and Asparagus Appetizer Recipe
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- This easy appetizer recipe looks impressive but only takes minutes to prepare. Tender asparagus and smoked salmon are a perfect match. Serve a larger portion for a light lunch.
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- Smoked Salmon Cracker Toppers Recipe
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- Serve this easy, no-cook smoked salmon appetizer before any dinner or as a cocktail party hors d'oeuvre. Three crackers have only 117 calories, but contain omega-3 fats and 6 grams of protein.
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- Souped Up Oatmeal Recipe
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- Are you bored with the same old oatmeal? Try this delicious oatmeal recipe with healthy fruit and nuts for a satisfying breakfast.
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- Spanish Rice Recipe
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- Packaged rice is too high in sodium! This spicy rice recipe uses brown rice and fresh vegetables for added nutrients.
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- Spanish Tortilla Recipe
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- 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.
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- Spicy Grilled Chicken Recipe
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- 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.
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- Spicy Grilled Shrimp Recipe
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- This fast and easy grilled shrimp recipe is delicious and can be served as an appetizer or a zesty side dish.
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- Spinach Meatballs with Tomato Sauce Recipe
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- Here are some vegetarian meatballs that can be used as an appetizer or an entrée. Rich ricotta complements the spinach and sun-dried tomatoes for hearty meatballs without the meat.
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- Squash Corn Bread Recipe
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- This quick and easy squash corn bread recipe is healthy and low in calories. This moist and delicious bread can complement any lunch or dinner.
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- Strawberry Avocado Salsa Recipe
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- 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.
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- Strawberry Blintzes Recipe
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- Blintzes or Blinis are made with delicate, pancake-like crepes that are filled with cottage cheese and then topped with fruit. Each sweet serving has less than 150 calories.
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- Strawberry Bruschetta Recipe
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- Make these delicious appetizers in under 10 minutes. The strawberries and Italian cream cheese (mascarpone) combination is sweet and creamy served atop a crunchy whole wheat toast.
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- Strawberry Cake Recipe
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- This strawberry cake is light and moist. A pretty pink cream cheese frosting gives it an extra sweet touch. Garnish each piece with some sliced strawberries.
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- Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe
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- These cupcakes bake up light and fluffy, and the antioxidant-rich berries make a decadent, sweet topping that is low fat.
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- Strawberry Melon Smoothie Recipe
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- 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.
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- Strawberry Wine Soup Recipe
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- 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.
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- Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
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- These low calorie, bite sized appetizers will get your party off to a great start. Prepare the stuffing up to a day in advance, and assemble the mushroom caps shortly before your party.
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- Sweet Potato Ginger Soup Recipe
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- 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.
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- Tabouleh Recipe
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- This high fiber, delicious Middle Eastern salad livens up any meal. You can even use it as a dip.
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- Teriyaki Turkey Burgers Recipe
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- Try this teriyaki turkey burger recipe for a delicious change from all beef patties.
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- Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe
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- Prepare this easy stuffing in a baking dish, or use it to stuff the turkey. This healthy stuffing gets its sweetness from the apples and a unique flavor from the onion and walnut combination.
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- Tilapia Bagel Melt Recipe
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- Here's a tasty twist on the tuna melt--light and flaky tilapia topped with healthy asparagus and Swiss cheese on a toasted bagel. This quick sandwich recipe makes a perfect meal any time of the day.
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- Tomato and Bread Salad Recipe
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- Serve this salad to your friends and family who love bruschetta. Use ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzeralla and unseasoned croutons and serve as a heart healthy side salad or an appetizer.
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- Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup
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- 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.
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- Tomato Barley Risotto Recipe
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- An easy side dish, this tomato-based risotto uses barley instead of rice. This hearty tomato barley risotto is a perfect accompaniment to any chicken or meat entrée.
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- Tomato Mango Salad Recipe
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- 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.
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- Tomato, Basil and Avocado Salad Recipe
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- This colorful salad is a great addition to any meal.
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- Truly Terrific Tacos Recipe
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- Try this quick, easy and delicious taco recipe. The tacos are low in fat compared to traditional Mexican taco recipes because they use veggie burger filling instead of beef.
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- Turkey Artichoke Panini Recipe
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- Instead of a boring turkey sandwich, try this gourmet Turkey and Artichoke Panini. It is less than 300 calories per sandwich, and it is loaded with flavor.
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- Vegetarian Lettuce and Mushroom Wraps Recipe
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- Try this delicious vegetarian meal that is satisfyingly healthy
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- Vegetarian Sloppy Joes Recipe
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- Sloppy joes don't have to be dripping in ketchup to taste good. Here's a healthy twist on the classic dish that's easy and low fat. It's so tasty, your family will not miss the beef.
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- Waldorf Salad Recipe
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- 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.
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- Wasabi Pea Salmon Recipe
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- 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.
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- Whole Wheat Pasta Salad Recipe
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- This delicious whole wheat pasta salad with garden vegetables is a healthy side dish or light entree. Low fat whole wheat pasta salad is a tasty alternative to potato salad loaded with mayonnaise.
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- Zucchini and Basil Soup Recipe
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- The secret to this low fat, creamy soup is cottage cheese instead of high fat cream. Try this recipe in late summer when zucchini and basil are found fresh in local gardens.
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