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Recipe

• Watermelon Gazpacho

  Blend sweet seasonal watermelon with onions, cucumbers and fresh herbs for a savory, refreshing soup.

• Hearty Spring Green Soup

  Healthy springtime vegetables combine in this hearty, delicious soup. Yum!

• Red Banana and Blood Orange Smoothie

  If you like a good smoothie, you'll love this exotic twist made with ripe red bananas, luscious blood oranges, kefir and Greek yogurt.

• Savory Stuffing

  Make your feast a little lighter with this quick savory stuffing recipe.

• Easy Homemade Chunky Applesauce

  It's apple season. Take advantage by stirring up this comforting homemade applesauce.

• Sauteed Rainbow Swiss Chard

  Easy to prep and packed with vitamins, savory Swiss chard partners perfectly with all meats.

• Greek Yogurt, Granola and Citrus Parfait

  This crunchy, tangy and protein-packed breakfast is a tasty staple for any weight loss plan.

• Maple Apple Baked Beans

  Sweet maple syrup and tart Granny Smith apples combine with smoked bacon for a savory, fiber-rich fall side dish.

• Spiced Cherry-Lime Salsa

  Think outside the pie by using this sweet summer fruit as a spicy dip or meat accompaniment.

• Triple Berry Ice Pops

  Freshen up with this low-calorie, high-flavor, easy frozen snack.

• Spiced Rhubarb Chutney

  Spice up seasonal rhubarb with traditional Indian seasonings to make a light, sweet and savory dip or spread.

• Ginger Orange Broccolini With Spring Vegetables

  Add some spring colors to your dinner plate with this fresh, flavorful, seasonal side dish.

• Jicama, Mango and Black Bean Salsa

  Zesty mango salsa is great by itself or as a fresh accompaniment to fish, chicken and pork dishes.

• Fruit Compote With Cinnamon and Citrus

  Switch up your snack or breakfast routine with this simply sweet and fiber-full fruit compote.

• Merry Cherry Punch

  Cut your liquid calories in half with this antioxidant-packed party drink.

• Date and Fig Slaw with Ginger-orange Dressing

  Sweet dates and figs balance this savory, Asian-style coleslaw. Bonus: it’s low-fat and low-calorie too!

• 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.

• Cherry Cranberry Sauce for Ham or Pork

  Make your meat taste sweet with a fruity sauce that packs plenty of antioxidant punch.

• Orange Gingersnaps

  The whole-wheat flour and antioxidant ginger in these cookies make munching guilt-free.

• Very Berry Smoothie

  Kick-start your morning with this power-packed smoothie filled with the right kind of healthy carbs, protein (from the yogurt) and calcium.

• Fiesta Bean and Corn Salad With Cilantro Lime Dressing

  For a refreshing finish, top this fiber-, protein- and nutrient-rich salad off with fresh lime juice dressing.

• Snowflake Cookies

  Whatever the season, everyone can enjoy a tasty, fat-free snowflake cookie all year long.

• Oatmeal Orange Mini Muffins

  These refreshing, bite-size muffins are perfect for breakfast or snack time. They're even festive enough for special-occasion brunches during the holidays.

• Tropical Fruit Salad

  Once you realize that all forms of fruit -- fresh, canned, frozen or dried -- count as nutrient-rich choices, you'll have no problem eating more every day.

• Sweet and Crunchy Trail Mix

  This Halloween, enjoy your own homemade healthy candy snack. Low in fat yet rich in chocolate, it will continue to satisfy a sweet tooth well beyond the spooky holiday.

• Whole-grain Couscous With Green Onions and Garlic

  Couscous, a traditional North African grain, is a tasty and versatile complex carbohydrate substitute for white rice. It's also a quick and easy option to make with any protein.

• 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.

• 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!