1 cup chuncky peanut butter
1 1/4 cup splenda
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray non stick cooking spray on  a large baking sheet. In a mixing bowl, combine the chuncky peanut butter, 1 cup sugar replacement, the egg, and vanilla, and stir well with a spoon. Roll the dough into bitesize balls. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet. With a fork, dipped in sugar replacement to prevent sticking, press a crisscross design on each cookie. Bake for 11- 12 minutes. Cool slightly before removing from pan.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 onion, chopped
6 stalks lemongrass, dry leaves removed, cut into 3-inch lengths
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 red Thai bird chiles, finely chopped (found in grocery stores’ Asian section)
2 cups dry white wine
1 can (28 ounce) whole tomatoes, plus juice

Salad

1/2 cup Thai basil
1/2 cup cilantro sprigs
Juice from 1/2 lime
2 teaspoon canola oil

Scallops

24 jumbo sea scallops
1 tablespoon canola oil

Preparation

Edamame provides soy protein and fiber with little sugar or carbs. Edamame is a healthy swap when you’re craving something crunchy or salty, like chips. Store them in the freezer and defrost what you need in the morning, or check out Seapoint Farms’ mini single-portion packets at just 38 calories each (a standard half-cup serving is about 100 calories).

Healthy Grilled Chicken Recipe 

Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 6 ounces each
Buttermilk Marinade
Salt and pepper

Directions

Heat grill to medium; oil grates. Place 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each) in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag. Add Buttermilk Marinade; turn to coat. Cover; marinate 30 minutes at room temperature -or up to overnight in the refrigerator -turning occasionally. (Bring to room temperature before grilling.)
Remove from marinade; season with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes per side.

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Over 1,700 elderly adults, all of whom were frail and at risk of fall-related injuries, took part in exercise programs at four sites across the United States. The activities focused on balance training, muscular strength and endurance exercises, and stretching.

Read the full research report from : Annuals of Behavioral Medicine August 2001.

Dill Chicken Salad Ingredients

2   boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (7 to 8 oz. each)
2-1/2  cups chopped tomatoes
1  cup green seedless grapes, halved
3/4  cup chopped celery
1/2  cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2  cup chopped red bell pepper
4   green onions, chopped
1/3  cup low fat mayonnaise
1/4  cup plain yogurt
1/4  cup fresh dill, chopped
1/2  teaspoon minced garlic
1  teaspoon salt
1  teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1  head Boston lettuce
 
Directions

Healthy Low fat Vegetable Lasagna
8-ounces lasagna noodles (9 noodles)
1/2  cup (1/2 ounce) dried porcini or shiitake mushrooms
1  cup boiling water
1  large onion, chopped
2 cups spinach, chopped
1 large zuchinni , chopped
4  cloves garlic, minced
2  tablespoons margarine or butter
1  15-ounce container reduced fat ricotta cheese
1  cup reduced fat shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)
1/2  cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
2   eggs
1/4  cup snipped parsley
1/2  teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/4  teaspoon pepper
1  30-1/2-ounce jar meatless spaghetti sauce
1/4  cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
Directions

1.Margarita. Margaritas may be the summer’s most fattening drink. If you use a sugar-saturated Margarita mix, tequila and Triple Sec, along with a salt-rimmed glass, the result could set you back 800 calories. Freshly made Margarita mix can slash those calories in half.

2. Mudslide. A 12-ounce frozen mudslide—made with vodka, Kahlua liqueur, Bailey’s Irish Cream and vanilla ice cream—tastes like an alcoholic milkshake. It canalso have over 800 calories and 25 grams of fat! Try skipping the ice cream in and and you can save a few hundred calories.

Ingredients

4 quarts water
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 cups torn romaine lettuce
1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup (1/4-inch-thick) slices red onion, separated into rings
1 cup cucumber, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon extravirgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
4 pepperoncini peppers
Preparation

Finding a healthy snack that is filling as well at nutritious can sometimes be challenging. Try having a rice cake topped with peanut-butter and raisins the next time you are craving a quick snack. Not only is this snack crunchy, sweet and salty, it will definitely hold you over until your next meal.

Snacking Tips.

Use only 1tbsp of peanut-butter. Peanut-butter is high in fat so be sure to use portion control! Buy unsalted rice cakes when available. Do not buy salted rice cakes!! This is a diet no no. Added sodium can lead to a number of serious health problems.