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Asian-inspired chicken & vegetable soup
Asian-inspired chicken & vegetable soup
Recipe from Heather Bauer, a Registered Dietician (RD) specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle.
Chicken mango spinach salad
Chicken mango spinach salad
Recipe from Heather Bauer, a Registered Dietician (RD) specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle.
Broccoli mandarin orange salad
Broccoli mandarin orange salad
Colorful and full of crunch, this salad will please even the non-veggie people.
Cooked Pumpkin
Cooked Pumpkin
Here's a great, basic guide to preparing pumpkin for use in any recipe (like those below!) calling for canned pureed pumpkin.
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Provided by Heather Bauer, a Registered Dietician (RD) specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle.
Low-fat Ingredient Substitutions
Low-fat Ingredient Substitutions
Simple solutions for healthier cooking.
Substituting a few siple ingredients in your recipes will go a long way to making them - and you - significantly more healthy!
Tips for Healthy Cooking
Tips for Healthy Cooking
Learn to prepare healthy and eat nutritious meals by following these simply guidelines.
- Daily Variety of Fruits and Vegetables
- Daily Variety of Grains
- Keep Saturated Fats and Cholesterol Low
- Lower Your Salt Intake
Tips on Healthy Eating
Tips on Healthy Eating
Follow these simply tips and be on your way to a healthier you!

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Easy carrot & chayote squash soup
Easy carrot & chayote squash soup
Serves 4 - 1 chayote squash, cut into ½-inch cubes and brushed lightly with olive oil* - 1 16-oz. package of frozen carrot coins - 1 teaspoon (2 cloves) garlic, minced - 1 16-oz. can low-sodium
Fruit 'n juice breakfast shake
Fruit 'n juice breakfast shake
Recipe from Dole Food Company.
Breakfast burrito
Breakfast burrito
Recipe from Heather Bauer, a Registered Dietician (RD) specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle.
Strawberry lemonade
Strawberry lemonade
This week's offerings feature recipes for blended and frozen drinks, teas and lemonades to keep you refreshed and satisfied.
Banana berry smoothie
Banana berry smoothie
Recipe from Heather Bauer, a Registered Dietician (RD) specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle.
Chicken salad makeover
Chicken salad makeover
Makes 4 to 6 servings - 2 cups cooked, diced chicken breasts - 1 1/2 cups California seedless grapes - 1 medium apple, cored and sliced - 1/2 cup each raisins and diced celery - 1/2 teaspoon dried
Fruity tuna salad wraps
Fruity tuna salad wraps
Recipe from http://www.5aday.org
Autumn fruit salad
Autumn fruit salad
Serves 6 - 2 tablespoons honey - 2 tablespoons lemon juice - 2 Granny Smith apples, cubed - 2 red pears, cubed - ½ cup dried apricots, sliced into thin strips - 3 8-oz. containers low-fat spiced
Strawberry-cran cooler
Strawberry-cran cooler
Recipe developed for the Produce for Better Health Foundation by Chef Carmen I. Jones, CCP. From http://www.5aday.org
Grilled peaches
Grilled peaches
Stone fruits work well in sweet and savory dishes. Try them on the grill or in salads as well as in desserts or fruit salads for a refreshing treat.
Oatmeal pancakes
Oatmeal pancakes
Recipe from Heather Bauer, a Registered Dietician (RD) specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle.
Low-carb sea scallops
Low-carb sea scallops
Recipe from Cindy Willis of Bantam, Conn.
Slim strawberry chef's salad
Slim strawberry chef's salad
- 2/3 cup non-fat light sour cream substitute - 1/4 cup red wine vinegar - 2 green onions, sliced - 2 to 3 teaspoons hot-sweet mustard - salt and pepper, to taste - Butter lettuce leaves - 2 pint
Refreshing tomato salad
Refreshing tomato salad
2 medium avocados 2 tsp lemon juice 1 pint cherry tomatoes 1/4 medium Vidalia onion; chopped 3 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Peel and pit avocados. Cut into
Vegan wild rice and peas salad
Vegan wild rice and peas salad
Recipe from Candace N. Sakuda
Five fruit salad
Five fruit salad
Creamy Cinnamon Almond Breakfast
Creamy Cinnamon Almond Breakfast
Recipe from Heather Bauer, a Registered Dietician (RD) specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle.
Savory Pear Salad
Savory Pear Salad
Recipe from http://www.5aday.org
Egg White Blintz
Egg White Blintz
Recipe from Heather Bauer, a Registered Dietician (RD) specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle.
Tuna Salad Sandwiches
Tuna Salad Sandwiches
Enjoy this delicious classic that uses dill, fresh parsley and green onion.
French Toast
French Toast
Recipe from Heather Bauer, a Registered Dietician (RD) specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle.
California kiwi salsa
California kiwi salsa
- 3 to 4 California kiwifruit, peeled and diced (1 1/2 cup) - 2 medium tangerines or 1 orange, peeled and diced - 1 cup peeled and diced jicama - 1/2 cup diced sweet red or yellow bell pepper -
Citrus tossed salad
Citrus tossed salad
Makes 6 side-dish servings - 6 torn mixed salad greens - 3 oranges or 2 grapefruit, peeled, sectioned, and seeded 1 1/2 cups peeled jicama cut into thin strips - 1 medium red onion, sliced and separated
Couscous with chicken, citrus, & scallions
Couscous with chicken, citrus, & scallions
Serves 2 - 1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil - ½ pound chicken breast, sliced - 4 scallions (green onions), diced - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth - ½ cup canned mandrin oranges, drained and rinsed
Fresh tomato pizza with herbs & parmesan
Fresh tomato pizza with herbs & parmesan
- 1 thin, 12-inch prepared pizza crust - 3/4 cup low-fat, all-natural marinara sauce - ½ tablespoon dried oregano - ½ cup fresh basil, roughly chopped - 6-8 ripe plum tomatoes, sliced ¼-inch thick -
Fruity breakfast parfait
Fruity breakfast parfait
- 2 cups chopped fresh pineapple - 1 cup frozen raspberries, thawed - 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt - 1 firm, medium banana, peeled and sliced 1/3 cup chopped dates - 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Gazpacho
Gazpacho
Makes 6 servings. - 6 large Florida tomatoes - 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped - 1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped - 1 medium-size red onion, minced - 3 tbs. red wine vinegar
Grapefruit-Cranberry Punch
Recipe from the Florida Dept of Citrus and www.5aday.com
Mediterranean dip with crisp vegetables
Mediterranean dip with crisp vegetables
- 1 pound baby carrots, peeled & washed - 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil - 1/2 cup chopped scallions - 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced - 1 16-once can garbanzo beans, rinsed & drained - 1/2 teaspoon cumin -
Sweet & sour shrimp with oranges
Sweet & sour shrimp with oranges
Makes 4 servings - 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped - 1 medium green bell pepper, coarsely chopped 3/4 cup ketchup (no salt added) - Grated peel and juice of 1/2 Sunkist lemon 1 tablespoon cornstarch -
Zucchini, red pepper & leek frittata
Zucchini, red pepper & leek frittata
Serves 6 - 3 smallish zucchini, thinly sliced - 1 red pepper, diced - 1 leeks, white part only, sliced - 2 cups egg substitute, divided - ¼ teaspoon black pepper, divided - ½ teaspoon dried thyme,

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Missing an Ingredient?
Missing an Ingredient?
Try these Ingredient Substitutions when you're in a bind!
Try these Ingredient Substitutions when you're in a bind!
Low-fat Ingredient Substitutions
Low-fat Ingredient Substitutions
Simple solutions for healthier cooking.
Substituting a few siple ingredients in your recipes will go a long way to making them - and you - significantly more healthy!
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Handy Measurement Conversions
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