6-ounce tilapia fillet (or other firm white fish)
1 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
½ jalapeño, diced (if desired)
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt
Pepper
4 corn tortillas

Garnishes:

1 cup shredded lettuce (or shredded cabbage)
½ cup diced tomatoes
½ avocado, sliced or diced
2 tablespoons salsa (optional)
Dollop plain low fat yogurt or sour cream (optional)

Place fish in dish and add oil, lime juice, jalapeño pepper and garlic; sprinkle with salt and pepper and marinate for about 15 minutes. Prepare garnishes.

Ingredients:

2 lb. ground turkey meat

1 1/2 cups chopped onion

1 cup chopped green pepper

3 cloves garlic

2 cans low sodium tomatoes in puree, chopped

2 cups water

1 6 oz. can low sodium tomato paste

8 teaspoons low sodium beef bouillon

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 tablespoon ground cumin

2 teaspoons oregano leaves

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 cup dried lentils

2 cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Prep:

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 mashed, ripe bananas
1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cooking spray
Preparation. Preheat oven to 350°.
Spoon flour into dry measuring cups. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt, stirring with a whisk.

Place sugar and butter in a large bowl. Beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add banana, yogurt, and vanilla and beat until blended.

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.

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).

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.