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better than tuna helper
ok so for anyone out there that uses tuna helpers heres a really easy way to lower the calories and have a cheaper dinner.... use pasta ronis instead! Seriously. They taste better, theyre lower cals, they have way more flavors to experiment with, and you just throw in the tuna just like any old tuna helper! we used to…
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Breakfast Foods
What are everyone's breakfast foods? I eat Special K every morning but that means I am ravenous by 10 a.m. I really don't love eggs ... Any more ideas? Thanks!
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Healthy College Eating
I'm going into my Sophomore year of college, and I'm really looking to eat healthy. Not necessarily low-cal, just super healthy. I DO have a kitchen (stove and microwave), I'm just looking for relatively cheap and fast meals to make... I can't take an hour or two to prepare dinner. The faster the better! Any suggestions?
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South Beach Phase 1 Vegetarian recipes....
I am looking for vegetarian recipes that are South Beach Phase 1 friendly. The new book has some good ones, but I need to add in some variety.....Some of the recipes take too much time to prepare. Also I'm just cooking for myself and my daughter, so I am often left with waaaaay too many leftovers. Thanks!!!…
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HG's Red Velvet Insanity Cupcakes
Ingredients: For Frosting 6 tbsp. Jet-Puffed Marshmallow Creme 6 tbsp. Cool Whip Free, thawed 1/4 cup fat-free cream cheese, softened 1 tbsp. Splenda No Calorie Sweetener (granulated) For Cupcakes 1 cup Pillsbury Moist Supreme Reduced Sugar Cake Mix, Devil's Food** 1 cup Pillsbury Moist Supreme Reduced Sugar Cake Mix,…
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try 101cookbooks.com
I practically live on the website www.101cookbooks.com. In addition to regular posts of new, seasonal recipes, the author includes a great primer on how to create a natural foods pantry. For baking, the advice on how to use natural sweeteners (like honey and maple) is fantasic. My shortfall are recipes that take FOREVER to…
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Caution--This is not healthy! :D
Do not read ahead if you are super strict, super tempted, or super uptight. :laugh: . . . . . . Fried Peanut Butter Fluff Sandwich! 2 pieces of bread 1 tbsp peanut butter 2 tbsp+ cool whip 1 egg vanilla extract milk cinnamon sweetener/sugar honey butter Mix together the egg, vanilla, milk, cinnamon, and sugar (all to…
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Looking for a healthier pasta salad
Hello :flowerforyou: This weekend I am going out of town with my parents. My mom makes THE BEST pasta salad you could ever eat, and you can't NOT eat it! :laugh: Any time it is around, I eat waaaaay too much of it and bloat like a hot air balloon. I would like to make my own version with whole wheat pasta, and vinegar…
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chicken lettuce wraps!!!
Another household fav that my boyfriend and I absolutely CAN'T get enough of is chicken lettuce wraps! Can't really go wrong here.... however I sub the cooking oil for organic pam. I'm sure you can tailor it to your tastes if you don't like a particular ingredient. But I used to work at PF Changs... and this was one of my…
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Chocolate Moose-the diet way
If you are in need of a chocolate fix: 1 snack size sugar free chocolate pudding 1 container of fat free cool whip Mix together and put in the fridge for about a half hour. It tastes amazing just make sure to divide into servings and not eat the whole container :wink: You can try and use different flavors of sugar free…
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Granola Cookies w/ butterscotch (ok 1/2 healthy)
I just made these cookies for a party last night & they were a big hit. I modified them a lot from the original recipe. These would be great for energy. Sorry that I cannot provide a fat/calorie/carb breakdown. Feel free to modify & let me know how they turn out. I've only made them once so I will play w/ the ingredients…
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Cinnamon Swirl bread
One of my favorite junk foods is Pillsbury Cinnamon Swirl bread. I just love it, and also, my Mom used to make it for me each time I went back to college after Christmas break, spring break, or even after just being home for the weekend. I just absolutely love it (and I love that fact that my Mom always made it for me...…
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Dinner ideas for a new mom?
I am expecting my first in a few weeks and was wondering if anyone could share some easy, quick recipes for my husband and I that we can manage with a new baby. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!:happy: :flowerforyou:
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How do I make homemade whole wheat bread?
I made whole wheat bread and it was as hard as a rock. Anyone have a good recipe and good directions for the cooking impaired?
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Grilled Cabbage
I love cabbage and have discovered a new way to cook it without heating up the house. I make a foil pack and fill it with coarsly cut cabbage (about 1" strips). Add a little smart balance (or olive oil), season with salt, pepper and garlic powder and place on medium low heated grill. Cook for about 30 to 45 minutes until…
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Moms on the Go....
Let's post our favorite "quick" dinners....we all have schedule contstraints but this is where I find it hardest - shuffling - my workouts, baseball and football practices, tennis practices, etc etc. Share your favorite "quick" dinner.... Turkey Meatballs in crock pot with marinara sauce - served on french bread when we…
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Any salad ideas for a BBQ??
Hello All!! I need some ideas. :smile: My boyfriends mom is having a BBQ this weekend and we are assigned to bring a type of 'salad'. It can be a fruit salad, pasta salad, potato salad, you name it! Any low cal ideas?? Any help would be appreciated. :flowerforyou: Thanks and have a great day!
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Giant Whole-Wheat Banana-Strawberry Muffins
2 eggs 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/4 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 bananas, mashed 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 cup frozen sliced strawberries Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 large muffin cups, or…
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Guacamole Recipe?
So, I adore guacamole. And I know its really healthy for you, but I've never made it. So, who has a yummy, SPICY guacamole recipe? :wink:
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Better Butter Chicken
If anyone likes Butter Chicken but not the whopping calories that comes with it, try this recipe. It is DELICOUS, and with all the spices you don't miss the fat from the butter. I made it for my family and my husband loves it. It is by Eat, Shrink and beMerry. If you go to thefood network canada website you will find it,…
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Easy meal ideas
Hi all, Starkist Tuna Creations are a great low calorie lunch. I eat the Sweet and Spicy which is absolutely delicious out of the pouch. I think there is about 175 calories; i put it on top of a nice salad and it's great. One in a while i'll add a touch of light mayo to the tuna. I also buy rotisserie turkey breast and…
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Non-Solid Foods
I am getting my wisdom teeth taken out this Thurday morning:noway: . The doctor said I shouldn't eat any whole foods for 2-3 days (everyone is different with the healing process). Anyone have any suggestions for me besides the mashed potatoes and ice cream that the doctor suggested? Thanks:happy:
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special potato/green bean salad
4 oz baby yukon gold potatoes steamed, cooled, and quartered (peels on) 8 oz steamed and cooled green beans (cut into 1/2 inch pieces) toss with dressing and refrigerate for at least 1 hour 2 tbl fat free sour cream 1 tsp dijon mustard 1 tbl capers finely chopped 1 tbl red onion or shallot finely chopped 1 tbl chopped…
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Mix Up Your Oatmeal!
Here is an easy recipe I found to add some flavor to your plain oatmeal... OATMEAL EXPRESSO Oatmeal and coffee, all in one Hands-on time: 5 minutes Time to table: 5 minutes Serves 3 * 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats (Jennette uses quick oats) * 2 teaspoons instant coffee * 3 teaspoons Splenda * 1/4 cup skim milk * 1/2 cup water…
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WW fruit cobbler/crunch recipe
Forgive me if this has been posted a zillion times, but I haven't noticed it since I joined a couple of months ago. My sister goes to WW and told me about this recipe today. She tried it with fresh blueberries and said it was very good and works with other fruits as well. Place 2 pounds of fruit in bottom of dish. Sprinkle…
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this is what I have
a head of cabbage, pork chops, a few roma tomatoes,onions and some peppers(all from my garden) any ideas on what to do with it all??? I would like to use the crockpot if possible. Thanks in advance:)
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Help!!! I need recipes.
I was wondering if anyone has some good inexpensive recipes that doesn't have alot of fat or calories. I am suppose to eat as little red meat as possible, but I guess it won't hurt if cooked it on the foreman grill or outside grill.:ohwell: Thanks
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I have to go food shopping tonight
:sad: this is always a problem for me!i can never find good healthy recipies; im pretty picky when it comes to food. does anyone know any good sites?
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2 frozen bananas
Ive gotttt 2 frozen bananas in my freezer. and they are sad and cold. what do i do with them??
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in search of low cal/low fat smore's
Does anyone have ideas for low cal and low fat Smore's? :blushing: I just watched the Jon and Kate Plus 8 episode where Kate camps in the backyard with the kids and half the show they spent making Smore's....not healthy for my healthy plan! :tongue: Any ideas would be appreciated! :drinker: