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Fat Free Tarter Sauce
1/4 Cup Fat Free Mayo 2 teaspoons Sweet Pickle Relish Mix all ingredients together and serve. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator. Serves: 2 Per Serving: 25 Calories; trace Fat (1.0% calories from fat); trace Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 263mg Sodium
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low calorie sauces
hey everyone i love pasta so now i eat the whole wheat and am looking for some ideas to dress it up with low calories anyone have any tips?
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Homemade Energy Bars
I bought some luna bars when they were on sale to keep in my desk at work. I really like having them there for me when I get a few minutes in-between my groups of kiddos (elementary school). I went to the store to buy some more and they are so expensive. There's no way I can make it a daily thing. So I was thinking I could…
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Tortellini & Zucchini Soup
NUTRITION PROFILE: Low Calorie | Low Sodium | Low Cholesterol | Low Sat Fat | Heart Healthy | Healthy Weight Everyone knows tortellini make a quick weeknight pasta dinner—but they also add substance that turns this quick, colorful vegetable soup into a meal. One caveat: Read the label carefully; avoid pasta products made…
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Rigatoni with Beef & Eggplant Ragu
NUTRITION PROFILE: High Fiber | Low Sodium | Low Cholesterol | Low Sat Fat | High Potassium | Heart Healthy With a rich, hearty sauce full of bold flavors, this sophisticated pasta is elegant enough for company, but easy enough to make after work. Make it a Meal: an arugula and black olive salad tossed with red-wine…
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Chicken, Broccoli Rabe & Feta on Toast
NUTRITION PROFILE: Low Calorie | Low Sat Fat | High Calcium | Heart Healthy | Diabetes Appropriate | Healthy Weight Makes 4 servings ACTIVE TIME: 35 minutes TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy 4 thick slices whole-wheat country bread 1 clove garlic, peeled (optional), plus 1/4 cup chopped garlic 4 teaspoons…
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Shrimp Chili Cornbread Casserole
NUTRITION PROFILE: Low Calorie | Low Sat Fat | Heart Healthy | Healthy Weight Makes 12 servings ACTIVE TIME: 50 minutes TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 40 minutes EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy Shrimp Chili Filling 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 medium zucchini,…
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Orange Poppy Seed Cake
From Prevention.com The poppy seeds in this light cake lend a nutty taste, while the orange juice adds some zip. If you like, you can dust a little sifted confectioners' sugar over the glaze. Prep: 21min|Cook: 40min |Total: 1hr 16min CAKE: 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 cup poppy seeds 1/2 teaspoon baking powder…
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Anyone have a good vegetarian chilli recipe???
I want some chilli so bad!! yummy!
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Strawberry Yogurt Shake
Strawberry Yogurt Shake Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice 3/4 cup plain low fat yogurt 1-1/2 cups frozen, unsweetened strawberries Directions: Add ingredients, in order listed, to blender container. Puree at medium speed, until thick and smooth. http://caloriecount.about.com/cc/recipe_analysis.php
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Raspberry Julius Smoothie
Raspberry Julius Smoothie 1 cup low-fat raspberry yogurt 3/4 cup low-fat milk 1 cup frozen unsweetened quartered strawberries 1/2 cup frozen unsweetened raspberries 1/3 cup powdered milk Combine yogurt and low-fat milk in a blender. Add all remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth.…
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Raspberry Protein Shake
I have gotten tired of spending so much money on the Special K protein mix packets that you put in your water, so today I decided to try to make it on my own. I used an individual sugar-free flavor packet, mixed in 1 scoop of vanilla soy protein powder, and shook it up with some water. I think it tastes even better than…
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low cal cocktail ideals
I like vodka or light rum. any one have any ideas for a good cocktail using one of those? I need an alternative to beer today! Thanks!
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Oven Roasted Garbanzo Beans
Roasted Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas) 2 15 oz. cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed well **This is a great snack when I'm craving something like chips. 1 Tbsp. cayenne pepper 2 Tbsp. olive oil sea salt or kosher salt to taste Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Toss chick peas with cayenne pepper and olive oil. Spread out in a…
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Inexpensive Recipes
Could you please post your favorite inexpensive recipe ideas? Thank-you! :smile: Mine is: Carrot Soup Estimated Time: Preparation: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes Makes 4 bowls (1/2 this recipe filled both my husband and myself up) INGREDIENTS: 3 tbsp butter 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 3 garlic cloves, chopped 2 pounds…
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Recipe makeovers: 5 ways to create healthy recipes
You love your grandmother's bread pudding. But her recipe calls for 4 cups of whole milk, 1 stick of butter and 4 eggs — ingredients that raise the calorie count and fat content of this dessert. The solution? Redo the recipe by switching or reducing certain ingredients. Many recipes can tolerate a healthy renovation…
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Low Cal Lunch & Snack Wraps
Yummy! La Tortilla Factory - Tomato Basil Wraps, 1 Wrap-- 100 calories Fresh Express Shreds! - Iceburg Lettuce, 1/2 cups-- 4 calories Carl Buddig - Ham, 10 slices-- 90 calories (OR Use 6 slices of the Carl Buddig thin sliced rotissere chicken for 70 cals!) Kraft - Reduced Fat Cream Cheese, 2 Tbsp--70 calories TOTAL…
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Recipe Recommends Please!
Hi all, First post from me! One of my resolutions this year was to cook a big meal at least one night a week that I could use in my packed lunches for the following week. This way I could save money and also control calories. I've kinda exhausted my basics now and am looking for some suggestions. Ideally recipes should be…
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Tuna & Noodles
Tuna & Noodles 60 Minutes to Prepare and Cook Ingredients 8 oz dry whole wheat noodles 1 can 98% fat free Cream of Mushroom soup 1 can Tuna packed in water, drained 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup finely chopped celery 1/2 cup Fage 0% fat yogurt 1/2 cup skim milk salt & pepper to taste Directions Prepare noodles…
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Prosciutto Wrapped Cod
Ingredients 4 (5-ounce) cod fish fillets 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 ounces sliced prosciutto Cooking spray Directions Season the fish on both sides with salt and pepper. Wrap 1 wide or 2 thin slices of prosciutto around each piece of cod. Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray…
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5 Spice Chicken Noodle Soup
2 1/2 cups water 1 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 green onions, thinly bias-sliced 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 2 cups chopped bok choy 1 medium red sweet pepper, thinly sliced into strips 2 ounces dried somen noodles, broken…
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Ahhhh Soup........
This is recommended by the Sacred Heart Hospital for obese patients to lose weight quickly in order to undergo surgery..... 2 cans diced tomatos 2 cans green beans (I leave the water in) 1 bunch of celery 3 green onions 2 lbs of carrots 2 green peppers 1 carton of beef broth 1 pkg of chicken noodle soup mix Season with…
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Yummy turkey meatballs
Last night i made baked turkey meatballs. I took lean turkey and mixed it with a little egg beater, some hidden valley ranch seasoning, a handful of oatmeal (healthier than bread crumbs and you cant taste the difference.) I baked them in a pam coated pan at 400 for about 30 minutes. Yummy and portable. One pound of turkey…
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Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
Ingredients 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons dry sherry 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 garlic cloves, crushed with a garlic press or minced 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 pounds skinless chicken thighs 2 teaspoons sesame seeds Directions Combine the…
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Sweet and Sour Brisket
Ingredients 1 (3-pound) beef brisket, first-cut or flat-half cut, trimmed of any excess fat 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 medium onion, cut in 1/2, then thinly sliced into 1/2 moons 3 cloves garlic, chopped (about 1 tablespoon) One 15- oz. can tomato sauce, preferably…
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Oven Fried Chicken
1/2 sleeve (about 20) whole-grain salted crackers, pulsed in a food processor until fine (about 1/2 cup) 2 1/2 cups corn cereal flakes, pulsed in a food processor to fine crumbs (about 1/2 cup) 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 2 egg whites 1 cup lowfat, plain yogurt 1…
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Low fat pizza crust
I was passed on this recipie from a friend who said she makes it all the time and throws whatever left over vegi's she has in the fridge on top for a quick meal. Haven't tried it yet, but I will be soon. Ingredients 1/2-1 cup warm water 1 tablespoon yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 2 cups white flour 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions 1In…
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Homemade Recipe Calculator?
Hi All! Does anyone know the website where you can enter what you've made and it'll calculate the nutritional info? Does this make sense? I have a recipe for ground beef casserole (I'm making it with turkey) and I want to know what the nutritional info is so I can log it properly! Thanks so much!!! :) Janis
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Best Beverage of all time!!
Put glass under water spout Turn on cold water Fill glass Drink. *Variations can include ice, lemon, lime, cucumber, etc. ENJOY!!:bigsmile: I sure do. I get about 80 ounces of this stuff a day!! :drinker:
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Chocolate
Does anyone have healthy recipes that will fix my chocolate need? I am going crazy without chocolate but I don't want to over do it!