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Recipe

• Grilled Tuna with Zesty Tropical-Fruit Salsa

  Vitamin-rich tropical-fruit salsa is a fresh and flavorful accompaniment to heart-healthy tuna.

• Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Cocoa Chile Rub

  A rich spice blend gives grilled pork tenderloin an antioxidant-packed flavor boost.

• Watermelon Gazpacho

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

• Hummus With Whole-wheat Pizza Crust Wedges

  Get your pizza fix -- minus the fat! This fiber-rich dip is sure to please at your next party.

• Pan-seared Scallops With Cabernet Mushroom Shallot Sauce

  Bold flavors complement elegant seafood in a recipe that’s as heart-healthy as it is simple.

• Savory Stuffing

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

• Old-fashioned Glazed Meatloaf

  Recreate your mom's comfort-meal meatloaf -- but healthier -- with this high-protein recipe.

• Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

  Sweet potatoes and pineapple add an extra dose of antioxidants -- and flavor -- to this crowd-pleasing fall side dish.

• Israeli Couscous With Grilled Peaches and Pistachios

  Pair savory pistachios and onions with sweet, juicy in-season peaches for this flavor-packed picnic accompaniment.

• Asian Sweet-and-sour Four-bean Salad

  Hot Chinese mustard and soybeans add an Asian flair to this fiber-rich bean salad -- perfect for picnics and potlucks.

• Grilled Smoky Swordfish Kabobs With Pineapple and Red Bell Pepper

  Grill up these light, fresh and fruity seafood kabobs in 10 minutes or fewer at your next summer barbeque.

• Grilled Purple Potatoes

  These savory, low-salt spuds are packed with fiber -- and the purple skins pack a special antioxidant punch.

• BBQ Chicken Pizza

  Keep everyone happy -- and healthy -- on Family Pizza Night by trying different combinations with less fat. This BBQ chicken pizza is ready in a flash because it has only five ingredients.

• Green Pea and Mint Soup

  This refreshing, calorie-light dinner is also surprisingly filling, packed with healthy veggie fiber and protein.

• Zesty White Chicken Chili

  Get all of the comfort of hearty home-cooked chili -- for a fraction of the fat and calories.

• Savory Salmon Cakes

  Pair zesty fried salmon cakes with whole-wheat buns for a high-protein, heart-healthy twist on your usual burger.

• Gnocchi With Pumpkin Rosemary Sauce

  Pair a hearty seasonal fruit with whole-wheat gnocchi for this fast and nutrient-rich winter dinner.

• Maple-Shallot Pork Chops with Spiced Couscous

  Pair lean pork with sweet maple syrup-shallot sauce and spiced couscous for a quick and festive autumn meal.

• Thai Beef Burgers with Grilled Ginger Pineapple

  Lean burgers go global with tangy grilled pineapple and spicy Thai sauce.

• 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.

• 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!

• Spinach-stuffed Sole

  This fish dish is healthy, delicious and easy to prepare and enjoy.

• 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.

• Sweet and Sour Shrimp With Asian Vegetables, Pineapple and Brown Rice

  This balanced meal in a bowl is high in protein, whole grains and taste -- but low in preparation effort.

• Whole-grain Macaroni and Cheese

  Say goodbye to boxed mac and cheese with this reduced-fat version that’s high in calcium and comfort value.

• Smoked Salmon Salad Over Mixed Greens With Fresh Grapefruit and Oranges

  Looking for an all-in-one, super-antioxidant main-dish salad? Look no further.

• Super Sloppy Joe's

  Sloppy Joe's are great for a crowd. Keep them super healthy (lower fat and lower sodium) by using lean turkey breast and no-salt-added tomato sauce.

• Winter Squash Soup

  Just one cup of this flavorful antioxidant-rich soup will instantly warm you up, and provide all your vitamin A for the day!

• Seafood Avocado Wraps

  Fish contains vital omega-3 fatty acids, and vegetables help maintain your healthy immunity. Wrap it all together in whole-wheat tortillas, and you'll have a light, fun and super-healthy meal.

• Pasta Shells With Creamy Peanut Sauce

  Whole-wheat pasta is healthy, wholesome and filling. Combined with this creamy sauce, it makes for smaller portions full of flavor -- a balanced meal for the whole family.

• Salmon With Asian Ginger Glaze

  A simple three-ingredient glaze adds a sweet and savory flavor boost to salmon. Oven-roasting is fast -- figure on only 10 minutes' cooking for every inch of fish thickness -- and cleanup is a snap with a foil-covered pan.

• 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!

• 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.