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Low Sodium
Hi everyone !! New girl here, Just want to say i LOVE this site, I am already so inspired !!! Hoping some of you have some suggestions on low sodium recipies, to go with all my other issues I also have high blood pressure, so have to watch my salt intake along with everything else. Any and all suggestions welcome !! Thanks…
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Shrimp Fajitas
I have decided to post what recipe I have come up with for the day. I have only been on a health streak for 1 and 1/2 weeks and I have lost 11lbs. I work out every day and eat heathy, In life I am most passionate about food, so I have decided to start cooking better and counting calories. I have to come up with heathy…
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Sweet Potato Enchiladas
5 sweet potatoes 1 (8 ounce) package fat free cream cheese, softened 4 green onions, chopped 2 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional) 2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt 12 (7 inch) corn tortillas 1 (19 ounce) can enchilada sauce 1 (8 ounce) package shredded fat free cheddar cheese Directions 1.Bring…
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Recipes my friend sent to me thought I would share
Eggless Veggie quiche 1 cup Cauliflower 1/2 cup sliced carrots 1/4 cup zucchini 1 can artichoke hearts 12 oz sour cream 1/2 parmesan cheese 1 cup monterey jack cheese 2 tablespoon cornstarch 3 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon garlic ( you can use powdered or fresh) pinch of turmeric 1 deep dish pie crust (or you can use…
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Chick/Garbanzo Beans!
The bestest snack evar. You've GOT to try this recipe is you've got a can of chick peas laying around and aren't sure what to do with them. They make the perfect crunchy snack! Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 pinch sea salt 1 pinch ground…
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Bean & Brown Rice Wrap -- 220 Calories
Basic Recipe: (Makes 6 wraps) 1 Package, La Tortilla Factory "Smart & Delicious" SoftWraps 1 16oz can, Fat Free refried beans 1 cup, cooked brown rice Mix the beans and rice in a mixing bowl. Add spice and seasoning to your taste. Spoon 1/6 of the mixture, (about 2 tablespoons) onto a wrap. Add your choice of chopped…
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ChickPeas or Lentils
is going to make something for dinner tonight that centres around either ChickPeas or Lentils. Suggestions?
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Looking for healthy party snacks...
Hi all! My little girl just turned three and we are celebrating on Sunday with a party. I would like to put out some little nibbly things like popcorn and snack mix. Anyone have some good low-cal recipes to share???
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If you're going to drink this weekend.....
I might suggest this drink! I found it in my "Health" magazine. No Guilt Frangelini - almost zero sugar and 144 calories (109 fewer than most sweetened martinis) Fill a glass with ice, add a shot of vanilla-flavored vodka, then fill the glass with club soda. Top with a splash of Frangelico. Enjoy!! :drinker:
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Easy Impressive Frittata
Here's another recipe I found in "Health" magazine: Makes one serving, 173 calories!! Half the fat of a typical frittata! 1 cup sliced veggies (onion, tomato, zucchini) 1 egg 2 egg whites salt and pepper, to taste 1 tbsp crumbled feta or grated parmesan Preheat oven to 350 degrees Coat a small nonstick ovenproof pan with…
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Memorial Day BBQ foods
Happy Memorial Day Weekend!!! I bet a whole lot of us have plans to attend at least one Memorial Day outside bash on this lovely weekend and I know what that means for me...lots of great summer food and drinks!!! How is everyone going to stay on track and whats a great recipe for a dish that you might be making! I am going…
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Yummy & Sweet Snack
I am a huge snacker during work. And I heard of the idea of cutting up apples and to sprinkle them with cinnamon. It's an apple pie without all the "naughty" stuff.
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Turkey Tacos!
So I made this tonight for dinner and had to share. It's in the database as Jessica's Turkey Taco Meat 1 T smart balance oil 17.6 oz jenni o lean ground turkey (that's how much it weighs after the packaging is removed) 1 sweet onion, chopped (mine weight 170g) 1 15 oz can Bush's Best black beans reduced sodium (1/4 cup…
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Turkey, White Bean, Spinach & Tomato Soup
I made this yesterday and was pleasantly surprised at how tasty it was, and very very filling! A hint of sweetness and a hint of spiciness. 1 20oz package of Ground Turkey (I used Jennie-O Lean Ground Italian Seasoned) 1 large Vidalia Onion, chopped 1 large Green Bell Pepper, chopped Few dashes of salt & pepper 1/2 tsp…
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frittatas
any egg white frittata recipes?
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Potato Pancakes without the Potato.....
Hi all, I'm trying to cut the carbs and starch in general down so I came up with this awesome and yummy Potatoless pancakes. 1 medium Zucchini 5 small/medium Carrots 2 small onions 2 eggs 2 tablespoons four 1 teaspoon of salt 1 teaspoon pepper Shred all the veggies and mix together with all the other ingredients. Make…
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Tomato, Olive and Feta Salad.... No Dressing Necesary
2 Roman Tomatoes 2 servings of black olives (about 2 tablespoons, check the package, for me it was 5 olives per serving) 2.3oz of Feta Cheese Slice the olives and tomatoes and crumble in the feta. No dressing necessary. Calories: Defiantly 2 servings Aprox. 260 for the entire thing or 130 per serving Variation: You can add…
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Chicken Avocado Wraps
I love avocado. Such a healthy fat :) This is a super fast recipe and great for lunch with a little cottage cheese. Ingredients 2 cups shredded or chopped cooked chicken 1/2 cup chopped tomato 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (I use Frank's chile lime) 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, diced 4 slices…
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Sugar Free Cookie Recipes?
Anybody have any non-sugar cookie recipes? Ideally, I'd love to use coconut or almond flour, but mostly just looking for something sugarless. Anyone?!
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Finger food help!
We are having a reception after graduation for my daughter with finger foods/appetizers. Will pretty much need to be filling enough for a meal since graduation starts at 6pm. Looking for some healthy options that everyone will like. Planning fresh fruits-pineapple, strawberries and watermelon (her favs), maybe mini quiches…
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Oh, Fudge! As Hungry Girl likes to call it lol
Here is another dessert recipe I came across on the Hungry Girl website!! It is really good and again so easy to make!! I have been struggling to find a low calorie dessert to help my sweet tooth and this totally does it!! Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 box Betty Crocker Fudge Brownies Mix (the 18.3-oz. Family Size box) 2 cups…
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Protein Smoothies
I'm sure a lot of people on here already make smoothies but I thought I'd throw this out there for those of us who crave ice cream or sweets and need something to satisfy. I make a mixed berry smoothie that is pretty thick and is just as good as soft serve ice cream! I scoop of vanilla protein powder 1/2 Cup milk handful…
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Crunchy Wasabi Salmon with Lime
I just wanted to post this recipe that my daughter fixed for me last month and I fixed it for dinner last night. It's very beautiful,easy and delicious. I didn't know how to copy the picture, but here's the link to the recipe that shows it. www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Crunchy-Wasabi-Salmon-with-Lime-237322 I…
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Recipe (or idea) exchange!
I've fallen into a slump of not caring about snacking. This is NOT okay! I'm thinking it might have something to do with getting bored with what I'm eating. I've recently come across a few meals that are new for me and I'm always so excited to eat them! I'm hoping to come across some more recipes to help flesh out my daily…
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Mac and cheese recipe
I am wondering if anyone has the Mac and cheese recipe from Prevention Magazine. The recipe has whole wheat pasta and cottage cheese, I lost the recipe and would love to make it again.
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Pot Luck at Work
I need an easy, quick, and cheap healthy recipe for a pot luck lunch at work tomorrow. Help! Any suggestions?
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fast easy meals
I have gotten to where I hate food preparations. I want some quick easy low calories, low fat, high protein quick fuel foods. Anyone have any ideas out there.
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Hominy ideas????
You guys have given me some great ideas in the past, so I'm hoping you can help me out again. When my daughter moved, she left several food items with us to use up. Well, one of the items is a 40 oz can of Mexican Style Hominy. Any ideas how to use it? I've never had hominy and don't know how to use it. My husband doesn't…
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I just thought I'd like to share:
I found this website, not sure if everyone else knows about it (I am ALWAYS the last to know LOL) it has recipes for low fat/low cals/low carbs etc. I have it as an app on my iphone and I love it www.sparkrecipes.com enjoy!
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Portobello Pizza's
Tried these tonight for dinner, not expecting them to be amazingly yummy! I am already planning on having them for dinner again this week!!! I made spaghetti for the kids, but didn't want all the carbs....this was way better anyways!! take 2 mushroom caps....mine were 1 1/2 oz brush them with olive oil and garlic powder…