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Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
These chocolate chip cookies look and taste just like the ones Grandma used to make, but have less calories and fat. Serve with skim milk.

Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
An easy Christmas cookie recipe with just the right amount of nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger, these are sure to be a runaway favorite.

Meringue Cookies Recipe
These festive meringue cookies not only dress up your dessert tray; they're good for you! A delicious treat that everyone can eat; these meringues are fat free, gluten free and diabetic, too! Wow!

Healthy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Most Thanksgiving mashed potatoes call for loads of salt and butter. This heart healthy dish preserves that classic, creamy flavor without the added fat and sodium.

Gluten Free Turkey Gravy
Make your gravy healthier by pouring off the saturated fat. Quinoa flour not only gives this gravy a unique, nutty flavor, it also meets dietary requirements for those on celiac diets.

Healthy Butternut Squash
Spiced with nutmeg and cinnamon, this popular Thanksgiving side dish fits many special diets. Serve with white turkey breast, our healthy mashed potatoes, and a dab of cranberry sauce.

Italian Green Bean Recipe
A colorful addition to any Thanksgiving spread, this easy side dish can be made in minutes and is lighter and zestier than a classic green bean casserole.

Glazed Pork Chop Recipe with Grilled Nectarines
Add some flavor to your pork chop recipes with this honey marinated lean protein and sweet side salad. It’s a great source of minerals that aid metabolism, like thiamin and niacin.

Pulled Pork and Broccoli Rabe Sandwich Recipe
Move over, ham and cheese. This pulled pork sandwich recipe from Philadelphia pairs tender pulled pork with a low sodium BBQ sauce. Broccoli rabe is full of Vitamin K, which helps strengthen bones.

Egg Rolls With Green Chile and Chicken Recipe
Far East meets American West in this easy Tex Mex egg roll recipe. Dip these crispy, bite size morsels in the jalapeño-honey dipping sauce for an appetizer your guests of all zip codes will love.

Pork Pot Stickers Recipe
If your family loves Chinese food, they'll love these easy appetizers cooked in sesame oil. Try the low sodium dipping sauce and you'll never order unhealthy dumplings again.

Baked Acorn Squash Recipe
Autumn means plenty of squash. This healthy squash recipe has no saturated fat and is stuffed with delicious dried fruits and nuts.

Almond Snow Cookie Recipe
A naturally healthy "superfood", almonds have been shown to lower cholesterol. This Almond Snow Cookie recipe uses reduced-calorie margarine and whole wheat flour to make a delicious diabetic cookie.

Carrot Orange Soup with Mint Coconut Yogurt Recipe
Carrots are packed with beta-carotene, an antioxidant that turns into vitamin A in the body, improving eyesight and elevating your immune system. Coconut yogurt and mint add a tasty garnish.

Fat Free Green Tea Smoothie
Green tea contains powerful antioxidants that reduce the risk of some cancer and lower cholesterol. This quick smoothie recipe adds bananas for potassium and peach yogurt to give it a velvety feel.

Low Fat Blueberry Muffins Recipe
Everyone loves blueberry muffins. These have half the fat and calories of store-bought reduced fat muffins and are an easy breakfast recipe that’s good for your family.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins Recipe
Save time with this easy breakfast recipe that your family can take on the go. High in fiber and protein, these low fat muffins will be a hit with young and old alike.

Pecan Coffee Cake Recipe
Serve this low fat coffee cake recipe for breakfast or dessert. Egg white, low calorie margarine and pecans provide healthy fats your body needs to function.

Pumpkin Waffle Recipe
Whole wheat waffles have more fiber and vitamin A than their Belgian cousins. An easy breakfast recipe for waffle makers, this waffle recipe brings autumn to your breakfast table.

Banana Cream Pie Recipe
A diabetic dessert that's heart healthy? The secret is less sugar and lowfat milk, meaning each slice has less than 200 calories. Substitute a low fat store bought graham cracker crust to save time.

Peach and Tomato Salad with Roasted Black Olives and Feta Recipe
This summer salad wakes up your palate with ripe peaches, heirloom tomatoes, and baby arugula. Roasted olives add a natural sweetness, finely balanced by the homemade lemon vinaigrette.

Heart Healthy Pecan Chicken Recipe
Our pecan chicken puts a low calorie twist on a southern cooking favorite. Pecans contribute heart healthy fats to this lean, cholesterol free dish. Pair with one of our sweet potato sides.

Spicy Grilled Chicken Recipe
Add this to your list of favorite grilled chicken recipes. With no saturated fat, this chicken recipe is ideal for those looking to lower cholesterol levels.

Grilled Halibut with Rhubarb Compote and Balsamic Strawberries Recipe
This grilled fish recipe is easy to prepare and delicious to eat. It should be added to the recipe files of all those seeking heart healthy and diabetic recipes.

Grilled Shrimp Recipe with Mango Jalapeño Sauce Recipe
Here's a quick, easy recipe for a delicious summer meal. It meets the dietary needs of people with diabetes, those looking for heart healthy recipes and people who follow gluten free diets.

Eggplant Lasagna Recipe
This noodle-less eggplant lasagna is low carb and has less than 200 calories per serving. Serve this healthy vegetarian lasagna as a hearty dinner or as side dish to a holiday meal.

Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich Recipe
When you need a healthy after school snack or lunch sandwich, try a heart healthy natural peanut butter and banana panini. It's a treat kids love.

Hearty Chili Recipe
Instead of beef, try bison. Bison tastes very similar to beef, in fact, most people cannot tell the difference. Bison meat has fewer calories and less cholesterol than chicken or fish.

Pomegranate Guacamole Recipe
Pomegranates are the new superfood. Pair the sweet-tart pomegranate seeds with rich guacamole and dig into an ultra healthy appetizer.

Low Fat Berry Cheesecake Recipe
This delicious low fat dessert has a secret: It's not cheesecake at all. Whipped tofu replaces the heavy cream cheese, but thanks to fresh seasonal berries, your taste buds won't know the difference.

Low Fat Strawberry Shortcake Parfait Recipe
Here’s a new twist on an old-fashioned parfait favorite. This low-fat strawberry shortcake parfait is full of vitamin C and contains a yummy custard of thick yogurt. Each serving has 1 gram of fat.

Strawberry Avocado Salsa Recipe
This fresh salsa combines heart healthy avocados and sweet strawberries. Serve as a salsa dip with baked tortilla chips or use it as a seafood salsa over grilled halibut or shrimp kebabs.

Strawberry Bruschetta Recipe
Make these delicious appetizers in under 10 minutes. The strawberries and Italian cream cheese (mascarpone) combination is sweet and creamy served atop a crunchy whole wheat toast.

Delicious Chicken Salad Recipe
This recipe is lower in fat and calories than traditional recipes. Crunchy walnuts and sweet red grapes enhance the taste and deliver a nutrient boost.

Zucchini and Basil Soup Recipe
The secret to this low fat, creamy soup is cottage cheese instead of high fat cream. Try this recipe in late summer when zucchini and basil are found fresh in local gardens.

Smoked Salmon Cracker Toppers Recipe
Serve this easy, no-cook smoked salmon appetizer before any dinner or as a cocktail party hors d’oeuvre. Three crackers have only 117 calories, but contain omega-3 fats and 6 grams of protein.

Healthy Baked Potato Soup Recipe
Serve this rich and creamy potato soup as an appetizer to a winter dinner party or alongside a big salad for lunch. It is full of flavor but light on calories with only 102 calories per cup.

Mexican Lasagna Recipe
This Mexican-style lasagna uses ground chicken instead of beef to create a low fat entree. This one-dish meal delivers layers of flavor from the zesty spices and cheese.

Black Bean Burrito Recipe
Triple this recipe and make it up to a day in advance for a party pleasing entrée. The secret to these burritos is blending half the beans to create the thick and hearty consistency of refried beans.

Roasted Vegetable Quesadilla Recipe
Try this healthy version of a traditional quesadilla stuffed with roasted vegetables. Serve with fresh pico de gallo or guacamole for a hearty appetizer or light lunch.

Mexican Cups Appetizer Recipe
Serve these delicious, spicy Mexican cups as a festive appetizer. They are made with chicken sausage, which has fewer calories and lower fat than pork sausage but is still full of flavor.

Seafood Stuffed Shells Recipe
Make this seafood stuffed shells recipe ahead of time and serve alongside a crisp green salad for lunch or dinner. This recipe is lower in fat and calories than traditional meat-stuffed shells.

Blackened Red Snapper with Creole Sauce Recipe
Delicious and spicy, this blackened red snapper is low in saturated fat and full of protein. Blackening is a quick cooking method that creates a charcoal-cooked taste in the comfort of your kitchen.

Cajun Seafood Recipe
Etouffee is a classic Cajun dish served over rice, similar to gumbo. Crawfish and shrimp are full of protein, low in calories and saturated fat and they taste delicious smothered in Cajun seasonings.

Italian Seafood Stew Recipe
Cioppino is a seafood stew created by a San Francisco fisherman. The dish features an assortment of fish and shellfish, all great sources of lean protein mixed in an antioxidant-rich tomato broth.

Asparagus Frittata Recipe
Asparagus Frittata is a healthy Italian casserole baked in a crustless pie shell. The secret to keeping this fritatta low fat and low carb is using nonfat cottage cheese and egg whites.

Simple Crepes Recipe
Try these simple, healthy and delicious, whole wheat crepes that you can make in minutes. Serve them filled with fresh berries, low-fat cheese or dark chocolate as an appetizer, snack or dessert.

Almond Shrimp Recipe with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
Great as an appetizer or dinner recipe, this gourmet seafood dish is fantastic whether you live near the coast or not. Almonds add heart healthy monounsaturated fats and it a distinct taste.

Chicken and Brandy Recipe
This healthy gourmet recipe has subtle, sophisticated taste. Easy to make, it's a great dish for a dinner party. Your guests will be impressed by the 255 calories per serving, as well.

Maryland Crab Cakes Recipe
The secret to making these healthy, low fat crab cakes is the panko or Japanese bread crumbs. Panko gives crab cakes a crunchy crust because it absorbs less oil than traditional bread crumbs.

Cocoa Filet Mignon with Creamy Cauliflower Recipe
This Cocoa Filet Mignon dinner recipe combines two romantic delicacies: chocolate and lean filet. It’s juicy, exotic and very easy to make at home for a special occasion.

Multigrain Pancakes Recipe
This multigrain pancake recipe is a great alternative to a regular pancake recipe for breakfast!

Oatmeal Muffin Cake Recipe
Oatmeal is great for you, so why not add make it into a dessert? This low cholesterol oatmeal muffin cake recipe also makes for a great breakfast, with less fat and butter than coffee cake recipes.

Orange Glazed Parsnips Recipe
This orange glazed parsnip recipe is not only low fat, it's cholesterol free as well!

Orange Pineapple Smoothie Recipe
Try this fat free fruit smoothie for breakfast instead of coffee or with lunch instead of a soda. This high protein, low calorie smoothie recipe is heart healthy and gluten-free.

Oriental Marinade Recipe
This cholesterol free marinade adds great flavor, without the calories and fat, to chicken, beef, fish and tofu! It also keeps for one month refrigerated!

Oven Fried Chicken Recipe
The secret to this heart healthy fried chicken is baking instead of frying. Each serving has only 2 grams of fat, compared to over 20 grams of fat found in fast food fried chicken.

Oven Roasted Ratatouille with Summer Vegetables Recipe
Eat more vegetables! In the summer, that's easy advice to follow. Ratatouille is an easy and low fat way to use peppers, zucchini, eggplant, and tomatoes!

Paella Recipe
Paella is a traditional Spanish dish that can be made with a variety of meats. This recipe replaces high fat beef sausage with healthier low fat chicken sausage and shrimp.

Parmesan Sweet Potato Skins Recipe
Serve these tasty sweet potato skins as an appetizer or with a hearty soup for lunch or dinner. Sweet potato skins are full of vitamins and sweet flavor.

Parsnip Soup Recipe
This sweet and velvety parsnip puree works well as a first course for an Autumn dinner party. Each serving has less than 100 calories.

Pasta, Vegetables and Pine Nuts Recipe
This healthy cholesterol-free, pasta dinner is easy and filling. This delicious entrée is a good choice for a vegetarian dinner any night of the week.

Peanut Butter Surprise Recipe
A heart healthy peanut butter dessert that your family will love!

Pistachio Crusted Halibut with Chevre Recipe
This low carb and high protein recipe uses halibut and pistachios but you can use any type of whitefish

Pizza Bagels Recipe
This whole grain pizza bagel recipe can double as a healthy snack for kids after school or a fun breakfast.

Polenta Recipe
Polenta is an easy, delicious, low calorie alternative to pasta. Chilled, polenta can be cut into shapes and grilled, or sautéed or even used in place of lasagne noodles.

Pumpkin Lime Soup Recipe
Try this delicious, low-fat pumpkin soup as the first course for a fall dinner party or as a festive Halloween party side dish.

Pumpkin Pie Recipe
The secret to this light pumpkin pie recipe involves egg whites, skim milk and reduced fat cream cheese. Spice it up with cinnamon and nutmeg for a homemade taste that has fewer carbs and cholesterol.

Quick Apple Dumplings Recipe
These sweet and crunchy apple dumplings taste like rich apple pie without the sugar, calories or fat! Serve them at your next brunch or as a scrumptious dessert.

Roasted Sweet Potato Puree with Almonds Recipe
Try this healthy sweet potato puree this Thanksgiving. Each serving has under 100 calories. Calorie, fat, and cholesterol savings come from using safflower or grapeseed oil instead of butter.

Rosemary Chicken Dijon Recipe
Serve this healthy, low fat chicken entree. This quick and easy, baked chicken recipe is heart healthy. Pound the breasts flat before baking to speed up cooking time.

Salmon Cakes Recipe
These flavorful salmon cakes are full of protein. Try this creative diversion from everyone's favorite: crab cakes. Vary their portion size for appetizers or entrees accordingly.

Salmorejo Recipe
This cool Spanish soup is loaded with taste! Try this as a side dish on a hot summer day or a first course to a festive meal.

Savory Shrimp Pastry Recipe
This holiday appetizer is a cinch to prepare and will leave a lasting impression on your guests. Find wonton wrappers at your local grocery store. Heat the assembled cups just before serving.

Sesame Banana Nut Bread Recipe
For breakfast or dessert, served warm or cool, this banana bread is sure to please.

Sesame Spinach Salad with Shrimp Recipe
This spinach salad is topped with shrimp, avocado and sesame seeds for a symphony of flavors!

Shrimp Toast Recipe
Serve this delicious shrimp toast as an appetizer any time of the year.

Smart Brownies Recipe
These delicious brownies use whole wheat flour instead of refined all purpose flour and egg whites instead of regular eggs. If they come out too dry, try bumping up the amount of olive oil.

Souped Up Oatmeal Recipe
Are you bored with the same old oatmeal? Well, try this oatmeal recipe that uses fruit and nuts for a new twist on an old classic.

Spanish Rice Recipe
Packaged rice is too high in sodium! This spicy rice recipe uses brown rice and fresh vegetables for added nutrients.

Spanish Tortilla Recipe
A variation on an egg white omelet, this quick and easy recipe has just three ingredients and can be made in less than 20 minutes. Great for breakfast or brunch.

Spicy Grilled Shrimp Recipe
This fast and easy grilled shrimp recipe is delicious and can be served as an appetizer or a zesty side dish.

Spinach Walnut Bean Salad Recipe
This spinach salad is quick and easy to prepare for a summer luncheon or as a hearty dinner salad. The tangy dressing, crunchy walnuts and creamy feta cheese are a tasty combination.

Split Pea Soup Recipe
This healthy Split Pea soup is an all-American winter favorite. It is great the day after you make it; thin with water as you reheat, if desired.

Squash Corn Bread Recipe
This quick and easy squash corn bread recipe is healthy and low in calories. This moist and delicious bread can complement any lunch or dinner.

Strawberry Blintzes Recipe
Blintzes or Blinis are made with delicate, pancake-like crepes that are filled with cottage cheese and then topped with fruit. Each sweet serving has less than 150 calories.

Strawberry Cake Recipe
Serve this moist sweet cake to your friends who love strawberries. Each healthy slice is loaded with fresh strawberries and is full of vitamin C.

Strawberry Melon Smoothie Recipe
Refreshing Low Fat Summer Smoothie

Strawberry Pineapple Mold Recipe
This fat free dessert uses sugar free Jell-o and crushed pineapple, sure to please any sweet tooth.

Strawberry Wine Soup Recipe
This refreshing, chilled soup can be served as a light dessert or as a sweet appetizer. Try this original strawberry wine soup at your next brunch.

Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
These low calorie, bite sized appetizers will get your party off to a great start. Prepare the stuffing up to a day in advance, and assemble the mushroom caps shortly before your party.

Sweet and Sour Tempeh Kebabs Recipe
Make this vegetarian recipe ahead of time. Tempeh (soy) offers a meatless alternative for vegetarians at your next cookout.

Sweet Potato Ginger Soup Recipe
Here's an Autumn soup that's so light and tasty, you can serve it as a first-course to a hearty dinner. This soup gets its wonderfully creamy texture from the purèed sweet potatoes and soy creamer.

Tabouleh Recipe
This high fiber, delicious Middle Eastern salad livens up any meal. You can even use it as a dip.

Tangy Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips Recipe
Try this yummy dish at your next get-together. It can be served as an appetizer, side dish or even a dessert.

Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe
Prepare this easy stuffing in a baking dish, or use it to stuff the turkey. This healthy stuffing gets its sweetness from the apples and a unique flavor from the onion and walnut combination.

Tilapia with Tomato Salsa Recipe

Tomato and Bread Salad Recipe
Serve this salad to your friends and family who love bruschetta. Use ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzeralla and unseasoned croutons and serve as a heart healthy side salad or an appetizer.

Tomato Barley Risotto Recipe
A hearty dish that resembles pasta, this tomato-based risotto is a great side for any chicken recipe. Barely cooks like rice but has a more well-rounded taste, in addition to more fiber.

Tomato, Basil and Avocado Salad Recipe
This colorful salad is a great addition to any meal.

Truly Terrific Tacos Recipe
Try this quick, easy and delicious taco recipe. The tacos are low in fat compared to traditional Mexican taco recipes because they use veggie burger filling instead of beef.

Warm Spinach with Portabella Mushrooms Recipe
This fat free vegetable side dish has a deep flavor and is packed with vitamins.

Whole Wheat Pasta Salad with Garden Vegetables Recipe
Toss whole wheat pasta with colorful garden vegetables and cheese. Try this if you need a low fat pasta recipe or high fiber pasta dish that’s a better side dish than white potato salad.

Winter Squash with Apples Recipe
Serve this sweet, creamy squash and apple puree as a warm dessert or add more water to transform it into a delicious, hearty bisque.

Zucchini and Tomatoes Recipe
This delicious heart healthy side dish is full of flavor.

Blueberry Almond Scones Recipe
The blueberries add sweetness while the almonds add crunch to this low fat version of classic scones. Try these for breakfast, dessert or even with your afternoon tea.

Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad Recipe
This crunchy broccoli and cauliflower medley create a light side dish. Is is also a great alternative to potato salad or macaroni salad.

Broccoli Slaw Recipe
Make this low fat and low cholesterol heart healthy side dish for your next BBQ.

Bruschetta Recipe
Serve this three-in-one appetizer at your next dinner party. Each healthy topping will complement your entrees and dazzle your guests.

Butternut Squash Risotto Recipe
Try this simply sweet butternut squash risotto recipe as an entrée or as creative holiday side dish. This scrumptious dish is a healthier version of a classic Italian dish.

Cabbage and Pepper Slaw Recipe
Try this colorful, cool and crisp cabbage and red pepper slaw instead of high fat cole slaw, potato or macaroni salad.

Cannellini Bean and Tuna Salad Recipe
This delicious spin on your ordinary tuna-mayo salad calls for healthy cannellini beans instead of high-fat mayo. Beans are high in dietary fiber, iron, and folic acid.

Cantaloupe Campari Sorbet Recipe
Try this light recipe for fruity sorbet. It is a fat free, delicious alternative to ice cream

Cauliflower and Potato Mash Recipe
Cauliflower is a fantastic ingredient to enhance flavor and to reduce the calories in mashed potatoes. Share this mashed potato recipe with friends who want to reduce starch in their diet.

Ceviche Recipe
This authentic Peruvian Ceviche is a seafood dish that is “cooked” in the acid of citrus fruits; this recipe uses limes.

Chex Mix Recipe
Chex Mix is delicious, but commercial brands are very high in salt. Try this delicious homemade chex mix and save the sodium and calories.

Chicken and Biscuits Recipe
This healthy chicken and biscuits recipe is the ultimate comfort food. This is a great healthy chicken pot pie alternative which can be served as a hearty lunch or a satisfying dinner.

Chicken and Pineapple Kebabs Recipe
This healthy chicken and pineapple kebab recipe is easy to prepare on the grill or in the oven. The spicy chicken is accompanied by refreshing fresh pineapple.

Chicken Ballotine Recipe
Try this healthy version of a classic French chicken ballotine recipe.

Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
Chicken cacciatore has never been easier or healthier! Serve this hearty classic Italian dish with whole wheat pasta and please the whole family.

Chicken Recipe with Bulgur Wheat
Bulgur wheat is a heart healthy alternative to rice or couscous. Try this delicious chicken and bulgur wheat dinner as a hearty entree paired with a light salad.

Chicken Stew Recipe
This healthy chicken stew combines very lean chicken breast, vegetables and whole grain wild rice to make a whole meal in one pot. Each serving of this healthy chicken stew has less than 220 calories.

Chicken with Broccoli and Garlic Sauce Recipe
This colorful dish combines sweet and salty flavors to create a low calorie chicken recipe sure to work itself into your weekly dinner rotation.

Chocolate Almond Biscotti Recipe
Biscotti are crisp Italian cookies that you can serve at get-togethers or with your afternoon tea or coffee. The almonds add crunch and they are good for your heart too.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe
Indulge in these delicious chocolate covered strawberries. This healthy dessert has less than 90 calories per serving. Use dark chocolate for an extra antioxidant boost.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Recipe
Wow your kids with these delicious peanut butter bars! They are healthier than traditional brownies and the dark chocolate chips are good for you.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Breakfast Smoothie Recipe
If your kids like peanut butter cups, they will love this yummy chocolate and peanut butter breakfast smoothie, and so will you. Keep frozen bananas on hand to whip up this quick breakfast treat.

Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
A Delicious dessert perfect for any occasion!

Crab Cakes Recipe
Here's a heart healthy twist on everyone's favorite, crab cakes. Chill the crab cake portions to help them hold their shape as they cook.

Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Cranberry sauce is a staple at Thanksgiving, but most commercial brands are loaded with sugar and calories. Make this sugar-free cranberry sauce with fresh cranberries and only 27 calories.

Creamy Asparagus Soup Recipe
This easy asparagus soup has less than 100 calories per serving. For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Garnish with thin asparagus spears for an elegant presentation.

Creamy White Chili Recipe
Serve this heart healthy, white chili at your next Winter buffet. This turkey and white bean dish is a healthier, low fat twist on traditional beef and bean chili that is high in fat.

Crustless Tomato-Pepper Quiche Recipe
Serve this classic brunch favorite to your friends and family on low carb diets. This tasty quiche omits lots of carbs because its not baked in a high fat pastry crust.

Cucumbers with Sour Cream Recipe
This refreshing heart healthy side dish is low in fat, calories, cholesterol and sodium.

Day After Thanksgiving Salad Recipe
Here's a healthy way to use your Thanksgiving leftovers and enjoy a light and easy meal the day after Thanksgiving.

Diced Gazpacho Recipe
This is a refreshing beginning to an alfresco meal. A few ripe tomatoes, bell peppers, and a hint of jalapeño are the keys to this marvelous Mediterranean soup with a kick.

Diced Summer Salad Recipe
Here is an easy and low calorie recipe loaded with summer vegetables while fresh produce is at its best.

Dilled Cucumber Salad Recipe
This cool, refreshing salad is a low-carb variation of a traditional, high-sugar, marinated cucumber salad. Try this fat-free side dish at your next BBQ.

Easy Breakfast Taco Recipe
Here is an easy, healthy, on-the-go breakfast of scrambled egg whites, salsa and a touch of cheese. This quick breakfast will keep you full all morning.

Easy Salmon Salad Recipe
Try this healthy salmon salad in your next sandwich instead of high fat tuna salad or serve it with your favorite crackers as a unique appetizer.

Easy Vegetable Soup Recipe
This quick and easy vegetable soup can be prepared in a snap. Vary the frozen vegetables each time you prepare it to keep this simple delicious soup a crowd pleaser.

Easy Ziti Recipe
This classic Italian meal is made with whole wheat ziti and fresh tomatoes for a healthy change.

Egg Salad Recipe
This homemade egg salad is lower in fat and calories than store-bought versions. To lighten this egg salad, yolks from one third of the eggs are removed.

Fish with Roasted Tomatoes and Vegetables Recipe
Here's a healthy one-dish entree that can be served directly from the skillet. Any mild, firm white fish like orange roughy, haddock or scrod works well in this recipes.

Frozen Yogurt Fruit Pops Recipe
This is a fantastic low fat, low calorie recipe that is great for a dessert or snack. Frozen yogurt fruit pops are easy to make. Just mix the yogurt, apple juice and blueberries together and freeze.

Garlic and Goat Cheese Pitas Recipe
Serve these scrumptious garlic and cheese pitas quartered as an appetizer before a light meal or serve as an entree with a large bowl of soup.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe
These garlic mashed potatoes are fat free! Use skim milk instead of heavy cream to lower calories, fat, and sodium. Make these potatoes one day ahead, and refrigerate until just before serving.

Grilled Marinated Turkey London Broil Recipe
This healthy Turkey London Broil rivals traditional Beef London Broils. This recipe blends together a variety of different flavors to give the turkey a surprising and unique flavor.

Grilled Vegetables Recipe
Get kids to eat vegetables! Here is a refreshing new way to make vegetables ... on the grill. Everyone will ask for seconds of this healthy side dish.

Grilled Veggie Cheese Sandwich Recipe
Try this healthier version of an all American favorite: grilled cheese. Serve this tomato, fresh spinach and melted cheddar cheese sandwich paired with tomato soup for lunch or light supper.

Guilt Free Holiday Nog Recipe
A delicious alternative to the traditional holiday treat.

Guilt Free Sweet Potato French Fries Recipe
Sweet potato french fries are low sodium, sweeter and healthier than deep fried french fries. These low calorie friend have less than one gram of fat per serving.

Healthy Banana Muffins Recipe
Try this healthy version of delicious banana muffins for breakfast or for an after school snack. Use very ripe (almost black) bananas because they get sweeter as they ripen.

Healthy Deviled Eggs Recipe
These healthy, cholesterol-free deviled eggs use avocado instead of mayo for a creamy texture. Add fresh lime juice for that extra kick of delicious flavor.

Healthy French Toast Recipe
This healthy French toast is lower in carbs than a traditional version because it has reduced-carb whole wheat bread and is topped with sugar-free syrup instead of powdered sugar.

Healthy Hamburgers Recipe
These nutritious beef burgers have lots of protein but are low in saturated fat and calories.

Healthy Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Try this healthy oatmeal cookie recipe the next time you need to whip up a batch of cookies but don't want all the calories that go with them.

Homemade Applesauce Recipe
Use this fat free recipe for a healthy snack or to make applesauce pops!

Homemade Veggie Pizza Recipe
Enjoy a vegetable pizza for lunch or as a dinner side dish. Here’s how to make pizza that’s healthy and easy. This pizza uses a store bought crust and squash and zucchini over a bed of hummus.

Honey Braised Brussels Sprouts Recipe
Don't confuse this delicious side dish with the dinners of your youth. The honey glaze and crunchy walnuts adds new dimension to this old healthy standby.

Hummus with Whole Wheat Pita Chips Recipe
Hummus with whole wheat pita chips is a healthy substitute for the regular chips and dips at parties.

Lemon Quinoa Salad Recipe
Quinoa (keen-wa) is a delicious, healthy, low fat alternative to rice or pasta. It is packed with more protein than any other whole grain and goes well with meat, fish or vegetables.

Lentil Chicken Salad Recipe
Packed with protein, this chicken salad recipe is a light and healthy alternative to mayo-based salads. Use it as hearty side salad or as the filling in lettuce wraps.

Low Calorie Ranch Dressing Recipe
This healthier, homemade ranch dressing has only 1 gram of fat per Tbsp. compared to 7 grams of fat in its store-bought counterpart. This dressing is also thick enough to use as a vegetable dip.

Low Fat Brownies Recipe
Use instant brownie mix, but instead of eggs and oil, use egg whites and yogurt. This delicious brownie recipe makes easy chocolate brownies with less fat and calories.

Low Fat Chocolate Cake Recipe
A dessert with the words "low fat" and "chocolate" together does exist. Try this chocolate cake recipe that is both low in fat and cholesterol.

Low Fat Hot Chocolate Recipe
This hot chocolate is quick and easy to prepare on a cold winter afternoon or as a light after dinner dessert. It is smooth and has a full flavored chocolate taste yet low in fat and high in calcium.

Low Sodium Ketchup Recipe
If you or someone in your home needs to cut back on salt, but doesn't want to sacrifice the flavor of favorite condiments, try making your own! Try this low sodium ketchup recipe!

Mango and Brie Quesadillas with Raspberry Dipping Sauce Recipe
These delicious, low calorie quesadillas combine brie cheese, ripe mangoes and sweet raspberry dipping sauce to create a savory appetizer perfect for any cocktail party or get-together.

Mango Nut Cake Recipe
Here's a healthy tropical cake that will please the whole family.

Minestrone Soup Recipe
This hearty vegetarian soup is warm and filling. Serve as an all-in-one meal on days when your family is on the go.

Mini Quiches Recipe
These elegant mini quiches will wow your family as a mid-week breakfast to go or as a formal Sunday brunch side dish. Make a batch ahead of time so that you can microwave them quickly.

Morning Bread Recipe
Wake up to this low sodium and low fat bread for breakfast!

Rich Chocolate Pie Recipe
Serve this luscious chocolate pie to your chocoholic friends. This creamy pie is made with antioxidant rich cocoa, tofu and soy milk both high in heart healthy soy protein.

Baked Crab Rangoon Recipe
Baked Crab Rangoon is a heart healthy alternative to fried crab cakes. Serve the blended crab meat in wonton wrappers available in the produce aisle of any grocery store.

Baked Pear Dessert Recipe
An alternative to fat-laden apple pie recipes, this decadent dessert is heart healthy, containing almost no sodium and just one gram of saturated fat.

Barley and Black Bean Salad Recipe
For a different spin on salad, try this low sodium recipe. With very little cholesterol, it packs in flavor with lime juice, jack cheese and cilantro.

Beef Enchiladas Recipe
This light, healthy enchilada recipe is full of authentic Mexican flavor but without the fat and calories of a traditional dish. Que bueno!

Beef Stew Recipe
Need a quick dinner for a cold day? Just mix these ingredients in a crock pot and you'll come home to a great beef stew that's low in cholesterol.

Black Bean Dip Recipe
This bean dip recipe is easy to make, delicious, and heart healthy. It's packed with vitamins and minerals, but only 1 gram of fat.

Black Beans and Rice Recipe
This hearty black bean and rice dish is cooked in a crock pot. Serve it as a side dish or as the main course with a fresh green salad.

Blueberry and Peach Crisp Recipe
Combine blueberries and ripe peaches to create this easy, healthy and cholesterol free dessert. Freshen up the recipe each time you make it by adding different berries to this classic dessert recipe.

Blueberry Cantaloupe Yogurt Parfait Recipe
Here is a low calorie parfaits recipe packed with super foods. It is so versatile that it can be served for breakfast, snack or a dessert.

Blueberry Lattice Pie Recipe
By changing butter to trans fat free margarine, using whole wheat flour and reducing the amount of sugar added, this delicious blueberry lattice pie is not only pretty, it's heart healthy too.

Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup
The zesty, homemade tomato broth enhances this delicious soup, which can be served hot or cold. Try it alongside a green salad or with a grilled cheese sandwich for a savory light meal.



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