Egg Recipe

Ingredients

2 medium yellow bell peppers
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 teaspoons olive oil
2 (5-oz) bags baby spinach, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
12 large egg whites or liquid egg whites
1 oz coarsely grated Gruyère (1/4 cup) PreparationMake pepper purée:

Preheat broiler.
Broil bell peppers on a broiler pan about 5 inches from heat, turning occasionally with tongs, until skins are blackened, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let stand, covered, until cool enough to handle, about 20 minutes. Peel peppers, discarding stems and seeds, and coarsely chop, then purée in a blender with 2 tablespoons water, scraping down sides of blender, until smooth.

Turkey Taco Recipe

2 tablespoons corn oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup chopped canned tomatoes
3/4 pound ground turkey
1/3 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
12 (5-inch) corn tortillas, preferably white, or whole wheat tortillas

Toppings:
1/4 head romaine or iceberg, thinly sliced
2 ripe medium tomatoes, cored and diced
1 to 2 Hass avocados, diced
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

Grapefruit

A grapefruit contains at least three grams of fiber and is a flavorful way to up your intake of this important complex carbohydrate. Eating a fiber-rich diet is one of the best things you can do for your health according to The American Heart Association. A high-fiber diet may help support healthy cholesterol levels, reduce the risk of heart disease and colon cancer, and support healthy blood sugar levels, all while helping to support healthy weight by making you feel fuller, faster.

Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Ingredients

1/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil, divided
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic
1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups small broccoli florets
1 cup vertically sliced onion
Preparation

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Dressing:

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Salad:

8 cups mesclun salad greens
1 head radicchio, thinly sliced
2 cups Raspberries
3/4 cup crumbled feta or blue cheese

To prepare dressing: Whisk oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a small bowl until blended.

To prepare salad: Just before serving, toss greens and radicchio in a large bowl. Drizzle the dressing on top and toss to coat. Scatter berries and cheese over each salad and serve immediately.

Nuts.

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Nutritional Benefits:

Walnuts contain omega-3 fatty acids
Almonds, pecans and cashews are rich in protein
Sesame seeds are full of calcium and vitamin E
Sunflower and pumpkin seeds contain phytosterols which essential for heart health