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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.

• 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.

• Turkey, Apple and Cranberry Panini

  Lighten your turkey leftovers with this sweet-and-salty sandwich that's packed with protein, fiber and potassium.

• Easy Homemade Chunky Applesauce

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

• Greek Yogurt, Granola and Citrus Parfait

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

• 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!

• Harvest Salad With Fall Fruits and Cranberry Vinaigrette

  Sweet seasonal fruits like apples, pears and cranberries make an ordinary green salad extraordinary.

• Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

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

• Maple Apple Baked Beans

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

• Heirloom Tomato Salad With Grilled Shrimp, Goat Cheese and Creamy Chive Buttermilk Dressing

  Shrimp lend low-fat protein to a flavorful blend of fresh seasonal greens, zesty goat cheese, rich heirloom tomatoes and creamy buttermilk dressing.

• Confetti Cucumber and Radish Salad

  Fresh, Asian-style vinaigrette finishes this crisp, antioxidant-rich veggie confetti of yellow, red and orange bell peppers with green cucumbers and white radishes.

• 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.

• Spiced Cherry-Lime Salsa

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

• Cherry Almond Scones

  Whether for breakfast or a snack, these 100 percent whole-grain scones are packed with wholesome goodness.

• Watermelon and Tomato Salad

  If you like mixing sweet and salty, you’ll love this summery watermelon and tomato salad. Seasonal watermelon cubes are a surprisingly tasty match to fresh tomatoes, red onions and basil.

• 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.

• Triple Berry Ice Pops

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

• 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.

• Gnocchi With Pumpkin Rosemary Sauce

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

• Merry Cherry Punch

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

• Cinnamon Ginger Cranberry Sauce

  Thanksgiving just wouldn't be right without cranberry sauce. It's quite easy to make from scratch, and you can create your own flavor combinations by adding different juices, fruits and spices.

• 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!

• Spiced Pear-Walnut Muffins

  Rich, filling muffins get heart-healthy with whole grains, pears and walnuts.

• Thai Beef Burgers with Grilled Ginger Pineapple

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

• Zesty Guacamole

  This fresh take on a classic Mexican appetizer is so good -- and good for you -- you might want to double dip!

• Apple Snack Cake

  You won't miss the fat in this yummy dessert. Healthy and easy to make -- who could ask for anything more?

• Cherry Cranberry Sauce for Ham or Pork

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

• PB, B and K Sandwich

  You may never go back to the old peanut butter and jelly after tasting this fruit-infused powerhouse on a plate.

• Pepper-spiced Pecans and Almonds

  Hot! Hot! Hot! The spicy kick in these heart-healthy nuts adds extra antioxidants and may help control hunger.

• Orange Gingersnaps

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

• Kale With Apples and Onions

  Dark leafy greens are extremely nutrient-rich and so easy to prepare. Take advantage of the convenient, prewashed and pretrimmed bags of kale and other greens (collard, mustard and turnips) found in the produce department.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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!

• Fruit-and-nut Chocolate Clusters

  Unlike many of our favorite cookies and sweet treats of the holidays, this easy-to-make goodie is filled with nutrients and antioxidants from the dried fruit and heart-healthy nuts.

• 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.

• Perfect Pumpkin Pie

  Pumpkin pie is the ubiquitous holiday-time dessert, so isn't it great to know it's also packed with good-for-you nutrients?

• 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.

• 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.

• Mixed Greens With Grapefruit Vinaigrette

  For a refreshing alternative to your usual salad, substitute oil and vinegar with this unique vinaigrette, and lettuce with mixed greens. The result will give you a boost in health as well as flavor.

• Spicy Beef and Three-bean Chili

  The right combination of ingredients yields the perfect party snack: A bold chili full of heart-healthy nutrients.

• Oatmeal Raisin Date Bars

  Need to satisfy that sweet tooth? Here's a fiber- and nutrient-rich twist on an old favorite, the oatmeal cookie.

• 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!