Recent Recipes
Meatless Chipotle Burrito/Taco Filling
Great for a tailgate party or a weeknight meal, no one will know this low-fat and no-saturated-fat "meaty" filling is actually meatless.
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Lentil and Vegetable Soup
Lentils, a type of dried beans, are some of the most nutrient-rich foods you can eat. Make a big batch, store in the refrigerator and enjoy at several meals -- what a timesaver!
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Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Latin Spices
Pork tenderloin is an extremely lean, nutrient-rich protein source. Prepare with your favorite marinade and glaze, or try this simple spice mixture. If you're in a time crunch, just refrigerate for 30 minutes before grilling.
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No-fuss Pear Shortcakes
Canned pears and ready-made dessert shells make this the easiest no-cook dessert ever. For variety, substitute with peaches, strawberries -- and whatever strikes your fancy! Yum!
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Crunchy Yogurt Breakfast Bowl
Instead of the usual small cup of yogurt for breakfast, start your day with a more filling and nutrient-rich meal...and one that contains nearly two-thirds of your daily calcium!
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Herbed Orzo Salad With Corn
Who wants to cook on a hot summer day? This simple, healthful recipe takes mere minutes. Works great as a side dish or tossed in cooked chicken or grilled salmon for a complete meal.
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Apple Cherry Salad With Pecans
A new twist on the classic Apple Waldorf Salad, this nutrient-rich version contains more apples and the latest superfood fruit: dried cherries.
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Marinated Lamb Loins
For a flavorful change of pace, try lamb instead of beef or chicken. This quick-and-easy recipe can be done on the grill or in the oven all year round.
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Oven-roasted Asparagus
Asparagus, like most vegetables, can be steamed without fat, but oven-roasted vegetables cook and taste better with a little added fat. More important, fat (olive oil) is necessary for absorbing certain nutrients, like the Vitamin A in asparagus.
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Angel Food Cake
No fat! No cholesterol! And so yummy that you don't have to be watching your diet to love this guilt-free dessert.
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Summer Vegetables
Perfect for hot summer days, this delicious blend of sweet potatoes, sweet onions, zucchini and squash is great on the grill and can be served warm or at room temperature. So easy to make it's almost like not cooking!
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Grilled Marinated Flank Steak
Bypass the burgers. For summer barbecues, try lean flank steak instead. It's lower in fat, but still, oh, so tasty!
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Apple Snack Cake
You won't miss the fat in this yummy dessert. Healthy and easy to make -- who could ask for anything more?
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Spinach-stuffed Sole
This fish dish is healthy, delicious and easy to prepare and enjoy.
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Whole-wheat Corn Muffins
Begin your day with these tasty, low-fat delights. You can prepare them in hardly any time at all and your family will love them.
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Bow-tie Pasta with Peas and Ham
With this easy recipe, you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time sharing a healthy and flavorful meal with your loved ones.
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Snowflake Cookies
Whatever the season, everyone can enjoy a tasty, fat-free snowflake cookie all year long.
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Charleston, IL
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