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Delicious way to start your day!
I found this GREAT muffin recipe online the other day! It combines two great superfoods: blueberries and almonds! This is sooo yummy and moist, and the serving size is 2 muffins! I add 1/2 a banana and some V8 fusion strawberry banana juice and this breakfast gets me ready to get going :) Here's a link to the recipe:…
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looking for cookbooks
I am looking for 2 kinds of cookbooks, I would like one that has good recipes for dry beans, and rice and such that includes pictures I also want a cook book that is for slow cooker recipes that uses mainly fresh items (ie, no canned items) that also has pictures I've been searching the internet on book store websites but…
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Cake Mix Cookies
1 packaged cake mix (any flavor) 2 large eggs 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce Frosting, optional 1. Combine cake mix, eggs, and applesauce in a large bowl. Mix until completely moist. 2. Bake at 350 for about 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are brown (on light mixes). 3. Let cool on a rack for 10 minutes. The frost, if…
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i need BBQ beef recipes
my DH is begging me to let him BBQ some beef. I've been trolling through allrecipes.com and sparkrecipes.com but haven't found much within my calories range. i'm looking for something around 300-400 cals per serving for just the meat portion of the dish. that way I can add veggies to complete the meal. so does anyone have…
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Turkey Spagetti
Anyone have a good recipe for Turkey Spagetti, along with the nutrutional information, including the serving size?
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Beef Noodle Soup
Any ideas for a beef noodle soup...I want to use up some left over pot roast...so, I am thinking carrots, peas, onions, beef and noodles...maybe, some spices as well Any creative ideas out there?
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CHICKEN MUSHROOM THIGHS
10 chicken thighs 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 crockpot! Add chicken thighs and the soup to your crockpot. Cook on high for 8 hours. Serve with potatoes and greenbeans. Delicious!
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Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey Burgers
These are amazing. I used the Trader Joe's marinara though and I served with baked sweet potato fries and spinach sauteed with olive oil and garlic and some red wine. I didn't put mine on a bun! http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/mozzarella_stuffed_turkey_burgers.html
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Tortilla Pizza
I believe this may be out here already, but just wanted to add mine because I don't know who I owe credit to but it was oh so good and my family LOVED it!!! Mission Heart Healthy 98% Fat Free Whole Wheat Tortillas 130 cals Hunt's Four Cheese Spaghetti Sauce 3 tblsps per tortilla 8 cals (hopefully i did the math right on…
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Low sugar recipes
So I have trouble keeping my sugar from going over. I noticed that I am not alone so I think we should share some low cal and low sugar recipes!!
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Buffalo chicken salad..this is my new fav!!
2 tablespoons of hot sauce 2 tsp paprika 1 1/4 lbs chicken tenders non stick cooking spray 1/2 cup of mayo, light, fat free, regular, whatever you like 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, I used less than this...again up to you. 1 tsp white wine vinegar 6 cups shredded lettuce..whatever you like (I used a combo of iceberg,…
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
This recipe is so easy and it's so delicious and very low calorie too!!! Ingredients 1 box spice cake mix 15 oz. canned pumpkin 1 cup chocolate chips Directions Combine all ingredients and drop by teaspoons onto cookie sheet. Bake for 12 minutes at 350 degrees. Super Easy!! Number of Servings: 36 Nutritional Info *…
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Low Fat Runza Burritos
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey 1/2 medium head cabbage, chopped 1 1/2 onion, chopped 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup water 8 (10 inch) Healthy choice tortillas 2 cups shredded Fat Free Cheddar cheese Directions 1.Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and…
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Oatmeal, wheat & banana pancakes
Hello! I'm new here.... There are 2 recipes that my whole family loves that we make quite frequently and I thought I'd share. First one is for these pancakes: 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup white flour 1/2 cup quick oats 1 cup skim milk 1 cup water 1/2 cup egg substitute (like egg-beaters) 1 small mashed banana (about 4…
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Montel Emulsifier blender
Does anyone use one of these or a vitamix blender? I just bought the montel emulsifier and I need some recipes/ideas, I got a cookbook with purchase but just wondered if anyone had any good suggestions. Thanks!
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So I Bought Some Oats......What Now?
Hi everyone! I have fancied trying oaty breakfasts for a while now and saw some good recipes on here but can't find them now so wondered if anyone could help me? As it's warming up weather-wise I didn't really want them warm. I used to soak them in a yoghurt overnight and add some fruit, but would I be able to soak them in…
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Guilt Free Onion Rings!!!
I haven't made these in a while, but whipped them up tonight and rediscovered my love for them! They've been posted here before I'm sure, but thought I'd post again in case you missed it! They're worth a repeat! 1/4 cup Fiber One original cereal 1/4 cup Egg Beaters original 1/2 of a large onion Preheat oven to 425* Put the…
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One of my favorite recipe sites
I'd like to share with all of you, one of my favorite sites to go to for healthy recipes. http://www.danispies.com/ She is a is a Certified Health and Nutrition Counselor and Fitness Trainer and a great source of information. She has introduced me to some fab recipes and some foods I've never tried before and some I've…
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I bought my first spaghetti squash.....
Now I'm not sure what to do with it..... I'd like to have it for dinner tonight. Suggestions, recipes, a little spaghetti squash 101 please and thank you....:flowerforyou:
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protein supplement for woman low cal and high protein???
hi there, can anyone please recommend me a good womans protein supplement/powder/mix thing that i can use to top up my protein consumption for the day; which isnt high in cals, fat and carbs? Something for woman that dont want bulky arms but instead a lean and fit body? Im going to be using this in the morning in a smoothy…
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Tasty veggie chili
http://recipes.prevention.com/Recipe/my-vegetable-chili.aspx This makes 6 servings. I froze what was left over, and it heats back up great! I have been eating it with some two tablespoons of fat free sour cream (25 cal) and seven Kashi crackers (65 cals) A serving of this chili (about 1 and 3/4 cups) is only 266 calories.…
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vidalia onions???
Anyone have a suggestion for using vidalia onions? I know they can be thrown into a lettuce salad, but how else do you use them? The Shriners were selling them as a fund raiser this morning and I bought a 10 lb bag (because the money was going to a good cause). Now I have to figure out what to do with them? I plan to…
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Salad dressing?
Ok so we all know dressing is a killer on calories.... Any suggestions? I need a good low cal recipe or bottled.
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flavorful low cal dinners?
so my husband is home now, and he would like to start eating healthier foods like i've been doing while he was gone. the problem is though, he's a beef and potatoes type guy. and I'm not a good cook, so while i've been eating healthier, my meals have been very basic and flavorless, salad, plain chicken, plain fish, i doubt…
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cook book or websites for recipes?
Hi all, I'm working really hard to get healthy and trying to be creative with what i cook. However, there's only so much I can eat lettuce. Any suggestions of websites or cook books? I need some insperation!
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rhubarb season
I love rhubarb, but like was noted in a previous thread, using rhubarb = using sugar, sugar, sugar... :ohwell: Or a sugar substitute... Since I really didn't want to use either the sugar or the sugar substitute, I actually tossed out some rhubarb about a week ago. Then I spoke with my daughter who said she experimented…
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Question about the diet soda cake :)
I made the diet soda cake this evening (it was wonderful by the way)!!! Anyhow, I used the pillsbury moist supreme yellow cake, 2 egg whites, diet twist up, and great value cherry jello (basically I made it into a jello cake). Anyhow, I did the math on paper and came up with about 179 calories because I cut it into 18…
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3 day Diet Menu
I have a great three day Diet Manu that will help you jumpstrat to lose weight it has worked for me if you follow exactly the manu eat for the tree days and healthy the rest of the week you can lose up to 2 pounds a week and with exercise even more I usually do walking and been losing 2 to 3 a week only do the diet menu…
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Broiled Salmon Salad
4 oz Walmart Wild Salmon filet (110 cals) 3 C. salad greens ( I like 50/50 spinach and spring mix) (20 Cals) 1 Strip Oscar Mayer Center Cut Bacon fried crisp, drained well, crumbled (25 cals) 2 Tbsp reduced fat cheese (36 cals) Sprinkle salmon with favorite seasoning and add 1 tsp Smart Balance buttery spread, broil,…
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Filling Chicken 250 cal Lunch
D'OH!! I need to go back to 2nd grade math.......this is actually only 232 calories +/a few depending on what you cook the chicken in! Anyway I Just had this today and I love it......calories are per the food database on here: 1 - 8 oz Chicken breast (boneless, skinless) 200 cals 1/2 of a medium tomato 12 cals 2 - tsp…