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Super Low Cal Sweet Potato Soup
http://momvsfood.blogspot.com/2011/01/sweet-potato-soup.html Sweet potato, carrots, apples, and a little ginger gave this soup an amazing sweet/savory combo with little bits of ginger that had a nice texture and a litle zip. Even without cream, its smooth and creamy and a HUGE 2 c bowl is only 113 calories.
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Low Sugar BBQ Sauce
Need a swapper for the sugary syrupy stuff? Check out my latest blog post http://momvsfood.blogspot.com/2012/05/sugar-free-bbq-sauce.html 2 strips of thick bacon, chopped fine 1 small onion, minced 3 clove garlic, minced 5 oz can tomato paste 12 oz can diet Dr. Pepper or diet root beer 1/4 cup reduced sugar ketchup 2 TBSP…
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Pumpkin Curry Soup
I have been trying to watch my carbs lately for weight loss and some overall health issues, so vegetables are on the main stage. This soup is very filling and tastes like Fall in a bowl. olive oil red onion celery chopped bok choy or other cabbage white mushrooms chicken broth can solid pack pumpkin dried coriander dried…
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Chow Mein Soup!
This is a yummy cross between wonton soup (but no wontons) and chow mein. FULLLLL of veggies, about 50 calories a bowl without garnished. YUM! http://momvsfood.blogspot.com/2011/06/chow-mein-soup.html
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New recipes posted :)
I was in a slow spell with my cooking, but have been cranking out lots of the drafted posts this week. Check out my food blog for: Sesame Chicken Nuggets Pumpkin Curry Soup Chinese Chicken and Vegetable Soup How to Poach a Chicken with minimal effort and time for all of your cooked chicken recipes AND..... sadly the…
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Do you or someone you love crave SCONES?
I finally mustered up some decent scone swappers that don't take up a half days worth of calories. Hip hip hooray!!!!!!!!! http://momvsfood.blogspot.com/2012/01/not-so-bad-rosemary-scones.html You can check them out here, the heavy cream, butter, and tons of sugar for flavor are replaced and citrus zest and rosemary added…
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Shrimp with Lemon Wine Sauce
I got this meal on the table in less than 30 minutes and my family gobbled it up. Check it out: http://www.momvsfood.blogspot.com/2012/01/shrimp-with-wine-sauce.html
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Carrot Cake Oatmeal
My son is chowing a bowl of this right now and it is YUMMY! We dont generally sweeten our foods too much so you want need to add a little extra sweetener to taste. As made, it is 193 calories, 6 grams fat, 20 mg sodium, 34 carbs, 5 fiber, and 18 g sugar http://momvsfood.blogspot.com/2012/01/carrot-cake-oatmeal.html
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10 Great Healthy Recipes!!
As I wrote my wrap up 2011 post today with a list of the 10 most popular recipes from the prior year, I was ECSTATIC at how healthy they were. My blog rolls with the seasons so they aren't all figured friendly. There are some holiday meals, birthday faves, and tons of cakes and baked items. But what do people read most of…
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Quick Grilled Chicken and Pesto Pasta
This recipe is superfast, less than 30 minutes! Check the recipe here for ingredients, directions and pictures!!! http://momvsfood.blogspot.com/2011/12/quick-christmasy-pasta.html
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Great Fall Quinoa Recipe!!
This is a great blend of all the delicious flavors of Fall AND good for you at the same time. Since quinoa is the only grain that delivers protein as well as whole grain, it makes a great main dish OR side. I even like it for breakfast ... http://momvsfood.blogspot.com/2011/11/roasted-pumpkin-quinoa-salad.html
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Extra, Extra! Buffalo Chicken Meatloaf Makes it all the way
I entered my buffalo chicken meatloaf in the Aetna Healthy Food Fight and made it all the way to the semi-finals at the Texas State Fair against 47 other people from all over the country. Since everyone on MFP has been so supportive, I just wanted to share this post I wrote about my adventure, and of course the recipe…
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Margarita Grilled Chicken- YUM!
Not only is a margarita one of my favorite cocktails, its one of my favorite marinades. http://momvsfood.blogspot.com/2011/11/margarita-chicken.html
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D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S Grilled Chicken
For years I grilled chicken, always afraid it wouldnt be seasoned enough. I have this funny thing where I dont like chicken that tastes like chicken, or eggs that taste like eggs. WEIRDO I know! :laugh: Check out this simple recipe for chicken that tastes delicious!…
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Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders
These are so delicious you wouldnt even think they were healty!! http://momvsfood.blogspot.com/2011/01/baked-coconut-chicken-tenders.html
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Delcious Creamy Fall Harvest Soup with TONS of veggies and N
Hi All, After laying my mom to rest, I am back home and back in the kitchen. I know this number she would have loved :heart: Its a quick and easy crockpot hit, set it and forget it. Hope you like it. http://momvsfood.blogspot.com/2011/10/harvest-soup.html
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Smoothie Giveaway with some extra goodies!!!
Check out my latest post on Mom vs Food! Yoplait sent me a free Chocolate Banana Smoothie through the My Blog Spark program and will also give 1 prize pack to one of my readers. "Like" my facebook page and leave me a note if you would like to be entered in the drawing on 10/15!…
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31 Days to Healthier Kids Starts Today!!
On my non-food and recipe blog, read about how to keep your kids healthy and active with some links to great sites about great ways to get them up and moving. Everyday this month on my Mom vs Food facebook page, check out a healthy tip for Healthier Kids!!! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mom-vs-Food/158385834199024 Read…
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Pizza Fix? Try this Guilt Free High Protein Version!!!
Check out this delicious pizza with a chicken base instead of crust!!! D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S! http://momvsfood.blogspot.com/2011/09/pizza-chicken.html
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So long y'all
As of 9/19/2011, I will not actively be using this site for weightloss/calorie/fitness tracking. I have met some great people, but I have found another that seems to be a lot more recipe-calculating and sharing friendly with a more accurate database, less social-butterfly focused, and more suited to my personal needs. If…
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Make Your Own Lower Sodium Taco Seasoning
This is a great homemade substitute for the salty packets of taco seasoning. With all the flavorable herbs, its tastes as good but is much healthier for you! I make it in a 4-cup tupperware so that it can be mixed up well and stored easily. 8 TBSP (1/2 cup) dried onion (chopped or flakes) 4 TBSP (1/4 cup) onion powder 4…
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Pumpkin Latte!
You can leave out all those strange ingredients in store-bought creamer. This is simple and natural, right from things in the house. You can use the milk your family uses, and do all skim milk in place of the cream for a "Skinny Pumpkin Latte". Enjoy! http://momvsfood.blogspot.com/2011/09/pumpkin-pie-latte-creamer.html
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Baked Chicken Parmesan
Check out this healthy makeover of an old favorite: 2 pounds chicken tenderloins (about 12), evenly flattened 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 eggs +1/4 cup warm water 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 1 cup regular breadcrumbs 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp ground black pepper marinara sauce 3 slices provolone 1-2…
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Jam-Filled High Protein Corn Muffins
As the school year is about to start, I have been back in the swing of keeping healthy, unprocessed foods ready and available. Muffins are a GREAT way to replace squeezy yogurts, pop-tarts, breakfast bars, and granola bars (which are surprisingly far LESS healthy than they are marketed to be). These are FULL of protein to…
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Fresh Strawberry Vinaigrette
I whipped this little number up last night and it was gooooood! I try to make a lot of my own dressings to cut out the crud but still get fun flavors ... now I am starting to pay attention to my measurements so I can replicate and share :) http://momvsfood.blogspot.com/2011/06/fresh-strawberry-vinaigrette.html Also a great…
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Oatmeal doesn't have to be mushy!
Make these oatmeal cinnamon pancakes. Your family will happily gooble up the good ol' greul.... just not greuly. http://momvsfood.blogspot.com/2011/08/oatmeal-pancakes.html
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Kielbasa and Pepper Skillet
Yeah .... there is pasta in the recipe... and kielbasa ..... but split 8 ways its really not so bad and with all the veggies its a good hearty meal in a generous portion! http://momvsfood.blogspot.com/2011/06/kielbasa-and-pepper-skillet.html Stats will vary based on sausage, sauce, and pasta but as is each serving is only…
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Pecan Crusted Tilapia (baked)
Delicious. http://momvsfood.blogspot.com/2011/06/pecan-crusted-tilapia.html
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*kitten*'s Pasta ..... Pasta Puttanesca
This is quick enough you can make it on a weeknight, and great as a vegetarian dish or with shirmp or chicken grilled and on top. The sauce is tomato based, with garlic, olives, capers, parsley, lemon, and (DONT GAG) anchovies.... but really its delish and you would never know. Check it out:…
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Sesame Chicken
This new one is a healthier take on restaurant fast food. Not updated in the database yet. but stayed tuned OR for a more accurate stat enter it into the "My recipe" section so you have exacts for the brands/type of ingredient you use. Its also great swapping pork, beef, or shrimp. ENJOY!…
