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

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.

Healthy Eating Tip #1: Plan Your Meals In Advance Ahead

Make sure to plan your meals ahead of time to avoid a last-minute  take-out meal from a local fast food joint.

Healthy Eating Tip #2: Make A Healthy List For Your Shopping Needs.

Create a healthy shopping list and stick to it when you go to the store. This can help you stay on track and stear clear of that dreaded candy isle. Be sure to add plenty of fresh veggies and fruit to your list. Start your shopping on the fresh produce side of the store, this can help you fill up your cart with plenty of healthy items.

INGREDIENTS

1 (12 inch) pre-baked whole wheat pizza crust (use plain crust if you can’t find whole wheat crust)
1/2 cup pesto
1 ripe tomato, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 can chopped black olives, drained
1/2 small red onion, chopped
1 can artichoke hearts, drained and sliced
1 cup crumbled reduced fat feta cheese

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Spread the pesto sauce on pizza crust. Top with tomatoes, bell peppers, olives, red onions, artichoke hearts and feta cheese.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and browned.

Cooking for 1 or 2! 

1/2 pound lean ground turkey breast, enough ofr 2 burgers 
1 garlic clove, minced 
1 scallion, thinly sliced 
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, leaves stripped and chopped
1 teaspoon allspice,
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated or ground 
1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper
pinch of coarse salt 
2 bib or green leaf lettuce leaves 
2 whole wheat or plain Kaiser rolls, split
Extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil for drizzeling the buns

Shrimp: The Fit Fish

 
Shrimp is about 90 calories per 3-ounce serving with virtually no fat. Shrimp is packed with protein making it a great diet food.  It may even help prevent heart disease, thanks to astaxanthin, the antioxidant that gives the fish a slightly red tint.

A recent study found that eating  1 cup of shrimp daily can raise your good cholesterol level. Shrimp is also rich in cancer-fighting selenium and bone-building vitamin D.

Low Cal Sangria Sparkler

Prep: 10 minutes
Chill: 2 hours
Makes: 12 servings

750-milliliter bottle dry red wine
1 cup light orange juice
1/4 cup brandy or cognac
1/4 cup orange liqueur
2 tablespoons sugar
2 medium oranges, sliced
2 cups club soda, chilled
Crushed ice 

1. In a large pitcher, combine wine, orange juice, brandy, orange liqueur, sugar, and orange slices. Chill at least 1-2 hours. Add club soda before serving. Serve over crushed ice.

Green Tea

The Benefit: Helps reduce risk of osteoporosis, cancer, heart disease and cavities. Green tea contains a rich concentration of flavonoids and polyphenols, natural antioxidants that may protect cells from carcinogens (cancer-causing substances) and inhibit tumor growth by helping to neutralize free radicals in the body. The tea’s antioxidants may also guard against heart disease by relaxing blood vessels, inhibiting the formation of blood clots that trigger heart attacks and strokes. Green tea also contains fluoride, which strengthens teeth.
Calories: 0

Mint Tea
Mint Tea can ease cramps and helps ward off indigestion.It also aids in digestion by promoting the movement of food through the digestive tract more easily.
 
Calories: 0