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Healthy Low Cal Dips
Wow...I am always grateful and amazed at the taste of fresh summertime produce! Here is a recipe I borrowed from a blog that features an abundent summer veggie...eggplant! For my dipping device I choose either: Organic Blue Corn Tortilla Strips or I cut Josephs flat bread in 1/2 ...then fold each part into half. Put into a…
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New uses for salad dressing spray
So I am no cook, and maybe this is nothing new, but I bought some Salad Spray, One calorie per spray of Italian dressing and found I DID NOT like it on salad. ~shudders~ However, I did find that I love it sprayed on potato wedges and laid on a baking pan, then sprinkled with Mrs. Dash. Easy way to add lots of flavor to…
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Orange Creamsicle Martini
PER SERVING (entire recipe, 1 martini): 109 calories, 0g fat, 69mg sodium, 2.5g carbs, 0g fiber, 0.5g sugars, 0g protein -- POINTS® value 2* This low-calorie cocktail tastes EXACTLY like those sherbet 'n ice cream bars you used to eat as a kid... Mmmmmmmm! Ingredients: 4 oz. diet orange soda, room temperature 1.5 oz.…
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sweet potato fries
very yummmy! but i couldn't seem to get them crisp i got them alittl to burnt trying to get them to crisp up. but they were still very yummy. thanks:happy:
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A treasure trove!!!!
So, I was channel surfing this afternoon and I happened upon fitTV. Apparently it goes hand in hand with Discovery Health. There is a show called "Healthy Decadence" with a TON of awesome, and healthy recipes. http://health.discovery.com/fansites/devin-alexander/recipes/index.html The recipes on todays episode were:…
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Oh my goodness!!!
I may be behind the times, but I finally tried some oatmeal with half a scoop of chocolate whey powder. MmMmMmMmmMmmmmmm it tastes like a melted no bake cookie without all the fat!!!! Yum Yum Yum. I used a packet of Quaker Instant Oatmeal -- high fiber maple and brown sugar, half a cup of 1% milk, and half a scoop of…
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Balsamic Chicken Thighs - Excellant
Tried this new recipe tonight. We really enjoyed it and it was very easy. Instructions said to use the shallots that it definitely made a difference (instead of onions). Hope you enjoy! :) Balsamic Chicken Thighs 2 lbs skinless chicken thighs salt and pepper, to taste 1/4 cup chopped shallots 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar…
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best meal ever!
I made the best meal ever for dinner, and my husband said it was the best thing he's ever eaten - so DUDE! Anyway, here's the scoop: Veggie Sandwiches: Steam a bag of Italian Vegetable Mix (I used Great Value Brand) and some spinach. Add Shredded Cheddar to the Italian Veggies and Mozzerella to the spinach (not much).…
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This Is How We Roll
Super-healthy sprouts and tangy dipping sauces make these Vietnamese delicacies the ultimate finger food Monica Gullon At the heart of every summer roll are its crispy, crunchy sprouts. Don't underestimate them because of their diminutive size and cutesy name -- the infant forms of radishes, mung beans, broccoli, and…
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Oatmeal.
What do y'all add to oatmeal? Before I started counting calories, I added peanut butter, honey, and a banana mmmm --but I cut down to just honey. I am pretty bored with that. Give me ideas! :smile:
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I need a recipe for hummus
any suggestions::huh:
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So good it's GOT to be bad...
I am a grilling FIEND and am in LOVE with grilled fruits. I can't understand how something this delicious could actually be healthy!! I just grilled (on my little George Foreman) some peaches and fresh pineapple. They taste totally different once the sugars get all caramelized...OMG...sooooooo good! Next up: Bananas -- I…
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6 kids = no time for lunch
So I'm watching 6 kids (including my own) for the summer. It keeps me busy to say the least which is good for keeping me moving but it keeps me moving right through lunch without a chance to eat myself most of the time. Four of the kids take a nap around 1pm (thank goodness) but by then I am pretty darn hungry. Any…
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quick low calorie high protien ideas?
I keep going over my calories! Does anyone have some low calorie, high protien recipes?:flowerforyou:
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Porkchop This
Pork Chops and Apples (Cooking for 2) Lean chops and apples baked in one dish to serve two. All you need is a mixed green salad. From eatbetteramerica. Prep Time:20 min Start to Finish:1 hr 5 min makes:2 servings 1 medium unpeeled cooking apple, sliced 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 pork…
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Cardamon Angel Food Cake with Grilled Pineapple
http://www.heartandstroke.com/site/c.ikIQLcMWJtE/b.4148073/k.B10D/Cardamom_angel_food_cake_with_grilled_pineapple.htm
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bloomin onion recipe
Hi Can someone post the recipe for the bloomin onion. I didn't write it down and can't find it. It sounded so yummy!! had sweet onion, and coated with some kind of ceral crushed. Please help, thanks:cry:
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Soya or Just MILK
Should Milk in Smoothie replaced with Soya Milk?
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Dinner
"Healthified" Homemade Pizza Put the pizzerias to shame with a pie that’s better for you. Toss up our healthified version that reduced the fat and sodium by nearly half, From eatbetteramerica. Prep Time:15 min Start to Finish:45 min makes:8 servings Crust 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon…
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Nutella
Ok, I've read the warnings on this site about Nutella and how delicious and addictive it is. So yesterday I bought some. I'm having some right on a double fiber english muffin for a snack. Holy cow this stuff is so good!!! I will be leaving the nutella at work because if I take it home it'll be gone in no time. I just…
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Blender Carrot Sauce
Ok so I was originally going to make some carrot juice but when I got going and saw the consistency my mind got going and this is what I did! 1 large carrot 1 large clove garlic 2 tsp italian seasoning 1/4 cup water Blend up those ingredients until smooth and thick I then cooked up some bhutanese red rice and when the rice…
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Need idea for dinner....anyone?
I need something really low on carbs high on protein for dinner. Any ideas? :indifferent: I had lots of fruit today so dont have many carbs left. :cry:
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Mini Quiches mmm.
These little quiches sound so good. And they are low in cal & fat. :smile: Mini Mushroom-&-Sausage Quiches By EatingWell.com Rated by 2 members Click Star to Rate... 0 Comments Find more about healthful, breakfasts, snacks, lunches, american, french, european, baking, dinners, turkey If you like this article, you might…
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Osso Buco-Style Chicken Thighs
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=380660 This recipe was down right DELICIOUS, and VERY filling. You will not be disappointed!!!
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Chocolate-Raspberry Smoothies
Chocolate-Raspberry Smoothies (Cooking for 2) Best Life Diet approved recipe! Swirled chocolate soymilk and raspberries make an exceptionally tasty smoothie. From eatbetteramerica. Prep Time:5 min Start to Finish:5 min makes:2 servings (1 cup each) 2 cups light chocolate-flavored soymilk 1 cup Cascadian Farm® frozen…
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Flan craving.
Anyone have any calorie friendly flan recipes that they have tried and want to share?
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I Need a cake recipe
My birthday is on saturday and i need a cake recipe that won't use all my calories. i really like chocolate. IF any one can help i would appreciate it.
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Trail mix recipes?
I'm going on vacation and would really like to bring a healthy trail mix along for the long car ride and to bring to the beach, anyone have any good recipes? Preferably without nuts except for peanuts are ok. Thanks
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Apple Salad Recipes - these sound great!
I found these variations of on an apple salad. I have no idea how many calories this would be. Any ideas? Can anyone tell me how many calories are in a small box of sugar free fat free butterscotch pudding mix (mix only). Found a recipe I would like to try. Here it is with a few variations: Taffy Apple Salad 4 Apples (I…
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Yummy Tuna Cakes with Spicy Sauce
Ingredients 1 (6 ounce) can tuna in water, drained 1/4 cup soy sauce <--(can use less of this if you have sodium issues) 2 eggs, beaten 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or more to taste) 1/2 small white onion, minced 1 cup panko 2 tablespoons melted butter 1/2 cup mayonnaise <--(I use light mayo) 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4…