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Gutless Gutters Challenge 01/06/09
Good morning!
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"Healthified" Cheesy Potatoes
70% less fat • 72% less sat fat • 41% fewer calories than the original recipe. Ladle up a creamy, healthified spoonful of savory spuds and melted cheese. Once overloaded, the fat and calories have been drastically reduced. From eatbetteramerica. Prep Time:15 min Start to Finish:1 hr 15 min makes:16 servings (about 1/2 cup…
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HG's De-lish Fish n' Chips
Best Fishes! We paired our fiber-frying skills with our favorite squash and gave an international pub classic an HG-style makeover. Enjoy, mates. And here's a fun tip... invite a buddy over, double the recipe, and split the work up -- one of you on fish and the other on chips. Par-tay time, people! Ingredients: For Fish 6…
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Spinach - Artichoke Dip
Spinach-Artichoke Dip The addition of artichoke hearts and Parmesan cheese update this classic cold dip. From eatbetteramerica. Prep Time:15 min Start to Finish:2 hr 15 min makes:2 1/2 cups (10 servings) 1 box (10 oz) organic cut spinach, cooked, cooled and squeezed to drain 1/2 cup artichoke hearts (from 14-oz can),…
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"Healthified" Crunchy Asian Salad
63% less fat • 50% fewer calories • 70% MORE Vit C than the original recipe—see the comparison. Focus on the fresh, trim the ramen and top it with fruits and veggies. The result: a more vitamin-rich salad. From eatbetteramerica. Prep Time:30 min Start to Finish:30 min makes:15 servings (2/3 cup each) Dressing 1/3 cup…
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Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli (lighter version)
Our version has... 61% fewer calories 167% more fiber 88% less fat 45% less sodium 90% less cholesterol than a traditional version Time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 c 1% milk, divided 3/4 c grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (about 3 oz) 1 tsp…
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Time To Put On Those Dancing Shoes.....It's
FRIDAY!!!!!!!! I hope everyone has a safe and productive weekend!
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Baked Penne with Zucchini (lighter version)
Go whole grain Switching from regular to 100% whole wheat pasta more than doubles the hunger-busting fiber per serving. Most common pastas have 100% whole wheat versions, but if you're skittish, ease the transition by trying a multigrain blend first (4 g of fiber per serving, as opposed to 2 g in regular pasta). Time: 1…
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Butternut Squash Bisque
Serves 4 Prep time 10 minutes Cook time 30 minutes 1 large butternut squash 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 1/4 cups defatted chicken broth 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 cups chopped onions 1 cup chopped sweet red peppers 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin salt ground black pepper 1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt…
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Spaghetti & Meatballs with Mushrooms (lighter version)
Choose at least 90% lean meat That includes poultry--make sure it's ground from strictly breast meat. Adding more veggies (see rule 2) may allow you to cut back on meat in some dishes. Time: 1 hour Servings: 6 Sauce 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 4 med carrots, chopped 1 rib celery, chopped 1 med onion, chopped 6 oz cremini…
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Veggie-Friendly Asian Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients: 6 medium iceberg lettuce leaves (or leaves from another round, firm head of lettuce) 6 oz. (about 1 3/4 cups) ground-beef-style soy crumbles (like the ones by Boca or Morningstar Farms), defrosted if previously frozen 1 cup canned sliced water chestnuts, drained & chopped 1 cup bean sprouts 3/4 cup chopped…
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I Can't Believe It's Not Potato Salad!
BITE IT! Faux-tato Fun! Wanna hear the coolest part about this recipe? There are NO potatoes in it!!! After all, the best part of potato salad isn't even the potatoes... it's the perfectly seasoned creamy goodness those spuds are hanging out in! This swap is so good, you'll fool EVERYONE... but don't feel obligated to let…
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HG's Holy Moly Guacamole
Guac 'n Roll! We KNOW guacamole, people. And we are POSITIVE you're gonna FLIP over this stuff! (Pssst... we recommend dipping cut veggies and baked tortilla chips in it!) Ingredients: One 15-oz. can early/young peas, drained 1/2 cup mashed avocado (about 1 medium-small avocado's worth) 1/3 cup chopped cherry or grape…
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HG Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps
Ready for a Mexi-licious mini-meal or snack? It's a chicken fajita explosion that's under 200 cals... Olé! Ingredients: 3 medium iceberg lettuce leaves (or leaves from another round, firm head of lettuce) 3 oz. raw boneless skinless lean chicken breast, sliced 1/2 cup sliced red and green bell peppers 1/2 cup sliced onions…
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Grecian Chicken Sandwich
Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 40 min Makes: 6 sandwiches What You Need 1 env. GOOD SEASONS Garlic & Herb Dressing Mix 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 lb.) 3/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt 3 Tbsp. chopped cucumber 2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion 1/2 tsp. dried mint flakes 1/4 tsp. dried oregano leaves 1-1/2 cups…
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Tortilla Soup
Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes Ready In: 1 Hour 10 Minutes Yields: 6 servings "Shredded cooked chicken and broiled onion rings are added to chicken stock with a chopped jalapeno pepper, tomatoes and lime juice in this soup served with crushed tortilla chips, cheese and avocado." INGREDIENTS: 9 cups chicken…
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Fiesta Chicken Soup
Prep Time: 10 min Total Time: 31 min Makes: 4 servings, 2-1/2 cups each What You Need 1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing 3/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces 1 onion, chopped 1 cup (1/2 of 14-1/2-oz. can) stewed tomatoes, undrained 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth…
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Chicken and Vegetable Stew
Prep Time: 10 min Total Time: 40 min Makes: 8 servings, 1 cup stew and 5 crackers each What You Need 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces 2 Tbsp. flour 1 Tbsp. oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup) 1 large carrot, finely chopped (about 1 cup) 2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) no-salt-added…
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Slow Cooker Saucy Swiss Steak
Prep Time: 15 minTotal Time: 4 hr 15 min Makes: 4 servings What You Need 1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing 1 boneless chuck blade or shoulder steak (1 lb.), cut into 4 pieces 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup tomato paste 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained 1/2 cup beef broth 1 cup chopped green peppers (about 1 medium)…
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Chicken Cordon Bleu
There are many ways to make this famous dish, but this was the best I had ever tried! Enjoy. Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 1 hr Makes: 4 servings What You Need 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 oz. each), pounded to 1/4-inch thickness 4 tsp. GREY POUPON Savory Honey Mustard 12 slices OSCAR MAYER Thin Sliced…
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Cuckoo for Cocoa!
HG's That's Hazel-nuts! Cocoa Supreme vs.Starbucks Hazelnut Signature Hot Chocolate Cocoa Nutty! Warning: Humans who love chocolate may become addicted to this recipe. The beverage you are about to consume is extremely delicious. Prepare to fall in LOVE... Ingredients: 1 packet Swiss Miss Sensible Sweets Diet Hot Cocoa Mix…
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We Say POTATO! (Loaded Mashed Potato Swap)
Mash Hit! Ooooh, here's your chance to enjoy LOADED mashed potatoes -- complete with bacon, cheese, and sour cream. YES!!! Ingredients: 3 oz. cubed red potatoes (about 1 - 2 small potatoes), not peeled 1 1/2 cups chopped cauliflower 1 1/2 tbsp. fat-free sour cream 1 tbsp. fat-free non-dairy liquid creamer (like Coffee-mate…
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Healthier Me
is gone??? She deactivated her account??:cry:
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Bottled Water Has Contaminants Too, Study Finds
I read this on Yahoo this morning and thought I'd share. It's a shame we fork out so much money when all we are really buying most of the time is bottled tap water. By JEFF DONN, AP National Writer Wed Oct 15, 12:17 AM ET Tests on leading brands of bottled water turned up a variety of contaminants often found in tap water,…
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"Healthified" Coconut Cream Pie
"Healthified" Coconut Cream Pie 75% less sat fat • 61% less fat • 66% more fiber than the original recipe—see the comparison. Relax with a pie that cracked open the original recipe to scoop out fat and calories. Surprise, it's based on a whole-grain Cheerios® cereal crust! From eatbetteramerica. Prep Time:20 min Start to…
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What does your screen name stand for?
Hello all! Someone posted this topic awhile ago and it was SO very interesting. I am seeing alot of newer folks on here and thought it would be fun to do it again. Mine comes from a character from one of my all time favorite shows...Seinfeld. What about yours?
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Tattoos
Well guys and gals....my darling little 18 year old sister just called to inform me she got a tattoo. We were supposed to go get them together but I guess I kinda chickened out and it is so hard to decide what exactly you are going to have put on your body until you die. *sigh We went and got our noses pierced together…
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4 Reasons We Regain Weight
Just read this and thought I'd share!:smile: The Capessa Blog: Sharing the Wisdom of Women 4 Reasons We Regain Weight Posted Wed, Sep 03, 2008, 12:55 pm PDT Losing weight and changing one’s eating and fitness lifestyle is hard work -- that’s a given -- but maintaining a weight loss is even harder. There's no longer the…
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Biggest Loser Show Reminder
A new season starts tomorrow! I had never really sat and watched the show personally until the last few episodes last season. I was hooked! Can't wait.
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Chat room
If anyone wants to MFP chat....go here.. browse to http://mfp-archive.harehome.org Hope to talk to ya all.