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Cranberry Swirls
A festive little appetizer for the holidays Ingredients: 1 pkg light cream cheese 3/4 cup light feta cheese 2 tbsp finely chopped onion or 4-5 finely chopped green onions. 1/2 cup finely chopped dried cranberries 5 large whole wheat flour tortillas Directions: Mix the first 4 ingredients together and spread evenly over the…
Turkey Meatball Soup
This family-friendly dish appeals to both young and old. Ingredients: 3 cups sodium-reduced chicken broth 2 green onions, sliced 1 carrot, sliced 1 rib celery, sliced 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp dried thyme 1 sweet red pepper, chopped 1 cup vermicelli egg noodles 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed Turkey Meatballs: 1 egg…
Lighten Up Fried Green Tomatoes
Makes: about 20 slices Hands-On Time: 30 min. Total Time: 40 min. Get that familiar golden crunch of fried green tomatoes with heart-healthy oil and a nonstick pan in this lighter recipe of the Southern classic. 4 medium-size green tomatoes (about 1 1/3 lb.) ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper 1 cup self-rising white cornmeal mix ½…
Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Breasts
The flavors you love in Buffalo wings, all wrapped up in a chicken breast! Serve this with a salad with blue cheese dressing and you have a fabulous meal!! Ingredients: 1/4 cup shredded 2% cheddar 4 wedges light Laughing Cow blue cheese 1/3 cup celery stalk, minced 1/4 cup green onion, minced 1/4 cup carrot, minced salt…
Homemade Chocolate Protein Bars
Great healthy power boost! Ingredients: 1 1/3 cup oats 4 scoops of chocolate protein powder Save Now 1 cup dry nonfat dry milk 1/3 cup each: sunflour seeds, dried cranberry, coconut flakes 5 tbs peanut butter Save Now 3/4 cup water 1 tsp vanilla Directions: Oil square baking pan, mix all dry ingredients, mix water and…
Cream Cheese and Salsa PinWheels
This recipe can serve as a tasty snack or lite lunch. Ingredients: 4 fat free white flour tortillas 8 tbsp light cream cheese 8 tbsp salsa Directions: Let cream cheese sit out until room temperature. (For a quickie, you can put it in the microwave for a couple seconds until soft) Mix cream cheese and salsa together until…
Chicken Salad Wraps (Low Fat)
Who says you have to eat your favorite chicken salad on white bread, toasted or plain? Tortillas and pita pockets are a great low fat alternative! 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped into small pieces 1 cup celery, chopped 1 cup red grapes, halved and seeded 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped and roasted 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour…
Healthy Pizza with PIZZAZZ!
Your Taste Buds Won't Know the Difference Who doesn’t like pizza? Nearly every mouth waters at the thought of sweet tomato sauce, tangy toppers, and that rich golden-brown crust, baked to perfection. This combination food can be a healthy choice, filled with complex carbohydrates, B-vitamins, calcium, protein, vitamin A,…
Make Physical Activity a Part of Your Family's Routine
Set Goals Have your family establish goals that everyone can achieve together. In the first few weeks, you may not achieve every goal, but if you stick with it, physical activity will become a part of your family’s routine. Set effective goals that are specific, achievable and forgiving. Rather than saying you will…
My body is a temple
Just want to remind myself and everyone that our body is our most valued asset. Mind and body work together. And is one of God's amazing creations. If you treat your body good and feed it with the right balanced diet it will take you anywhere you want to be. When your body feels powerful, with strength, energy and…
Healthy Crock Pot "Wendy's Chili"
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds ground turkey 1 onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 red pepper, chopped 1 (16 oz) jar salsa 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes 1 (16 oz) can kidney beans (drained) 1 (16 oz) can pinto beans (drained) 1 (16 oz) can corn (drained) 1 tsp garlic powder 2 Tbs chili powder…
Skinny Meatloaf Cupcakes with Mashed Potato Frosting
What can be cuter than mini turkey meatloaves topped with skinny mashed potato "frosting". A family friendly meal everyone will love (and no one will guess there are vegetables hiding in the meatloaf)! I highly recommend using double metal liners, they hold up well with the meat, and if you want to re-heat leftovers, you…
Creamy Grape Dessert
This is one of those recipes you'll be making again and again and chances are you probably have all the ingredients in your kitchen. Easily doubles for more people. Ingredients: • 1 lb green seedless grapes, washed and dried well • 1 lb red seedless grapes, washed and dried well • 8 oz fat free Chiobani Greek yogurt • 4 oz…
Skinny Taco Dip
A must have at every large get together. It's easy to prepare and always disappears in minutes. Serve this low fat dip at your next party with your favorite baked tortilla chips. Also great with jalapeños, scallions or avocados. • 8 oz 1/3 less fat Philadelphia cream cheese • 8 oz reduced fat sour cream • 16 oz jar mild…
Stuffed Pepper Soup
Ingredients: • 3 cups cooked brown rice • 1 lb 95% lean ground beef • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper • 1 cup finely diced onion • 3 cloves garlic, chopped • 2 cans (14.5 oz each) cans petite diced tomatoes • 1 3/4 cups tomato sauce • 2 cups reduced sodium, fat-free chicken broth • 1/2…
Gina's Skinny Taste Low Fat Strawberry No-Bake Cheesecake
Here's a simple summer dessert that takes less than 10 minutes to make. With strawberries at their peak this time of year, this is a great way to enjoy them. I also like making this with mixed berries. This is slightly modified from the no-bake cheesecake. 8 servings (1 slice each) 239 Calories Ingredients: • 8 oz Cool…
Neat Reasons to Lose Weight
I came across these and and had to share. How many are reasons you want to lose weight? 1. To feel better about myself. 2. To increase my feelings of self worth. 3. To be able to run and jump without worrying about hurting myself. 4. To look good in a tight dress. 5. To be able to wear shorts in the summer. 6. To be able…
Sweet Potato Salad
Here's a healthy recipe that's perfect for a 4th of July party! Ingredients: 1 cup cooked sweet potato 1/2 cup sweet corn, fresh 4 oz light yogurt, plain 1 large tomato 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp dried dill weed Directions In a small dish, mix the yogurt, dill and garlic. Set aside. (Note: this is better if let to sit…
Change Your Mindset
A mindset is a terrible thing to waste! A change in the way you thing about food & health is paramount to a change in behavior. CHANGE your diet, don’t “go on a diet“ – In his original 1828 dictionary Noah Webster defined diet as, “a manner of living or mode of life”. A diet is meant to be a way of life, not just a 2-week…
Stove Top Low Fat Shepherd's Pie
8 Servings Diabetes-Friendly Ingredients: 2 cup(s) chicken, cooked, cubed 16 ounce(s) mixed vegetables, frozen, thawed and drained 10 3/4 ounce(s) cream of chicken soup, reduced-fat and reduced-sodium condensed 1/2 cup(s) milk, lowfat (1%) 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon pepper, black ground 3 cup(s) mashed…
What NOT to say to someone on a diet
To lose weight, it helps to be surrounded by supportive people. But when trying to support a dieter, well-intentioned comments often backfire. I came across an interesting article that might be of interest to you ... "People use food for very good reasons: stress, loneliness, because they don't know what else to do to…
SkinnySongs - music that motivates YOU!
SkinnySongs is not about dieting, and is not “workout music.” Instead, SkinnySongs is the first radio-hit-quality music specifically written to empower and inspire people to reach their weight and fitness goals. It's music that motivates you into your skinny jeans! While some people listen to it while exercising or…