Shrimp and Edamame Rotini
August 20, 2008
Shrimp and Edamame Rotini
Edamame ups the protein content of this dish while adding color and a slightly nutty flavor.
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Wake-Up Smoothie
August 20, 2008
With a stash of berries in your freezer, you can jump-start your day with this nutritious, tasty smoothie in just minutes. It provides vitamin C, fiber, potassium and soy protein.
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Healthy Snacks
August 20, 2008
Popcorn
If you microwave, buy microwave popcorn that’s 98% fat free. It’s OK to drizzle on a teaspoon of butter if you crave the flavor. You’re still consuming less fat than you would if you popped a bag of regular microwave popcorn. [Read more]
Curried Squash Soup
August 13, 2008
You may be surprised to find half-and-half in this recipe, but its used sparingly. There’s jus enough added to give the soup a velvety finish. 5 servings [Read more]
Whole Wheat Pasta Salad with Broccoli and Peanut Sauce
August 13, 2008
This dish is reminiscent of Chinese sesame noodles –only its a lot leaner. It can also be served hot.
Peachy Pops
August 13, 2008
A wonderful, creamy smoothie on a stick.
Serves 10
- 1 1/2 cups 8th Continent Vanilla soymilk
- 2 cups frozen sliced peaches, partially thawed
- 3 teaspoons honey
- Ten 3-ounce paper cups
- Foil
- 10 craft sticks (flat wooden sticks with round ends)
Strawberry-Peach Chicken Salad
August 13, 2008
Using yogurt instead of oil makes for a refreshing low-fat salad dressing.
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Arugula, Grapefruit, and Avocado Salad
August 13, 2008
This salad gets a double hit of citrus flavor: the grapefruit segments adorn the greens while their juice gets mixed into the dressing.
Serves 4
- 2 ruby red grapefruits
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- 1 avocado, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, very thinly sliced (about _ small red onion)
- 6 cups fresh arugula, rinsed well and patted dry
Best Cheerios Mix
August 13, 2008
1 serving (1 ½ cups):
Combine ½ cup Cheerios, 2/3 cup of Weetabix Crispy Flakes and fiber, and ¼ cup All-Bran
To make in bulk, combine 4 ½ cups Cheerios, 6 cups Weetabix Crispy Flakes and Fiber (the entire 12-ounce box), and 2 ¼ cups All-Bran [Read more]
Mango-Passion Fruit Smoothie
August 13, 2008
Tangy passion fruit pairs well with mango in this
tropical-flavored smoothie. [Read more]