Loaded with fiber this is a wonderful winter salad. To save time, instead of baking the sliced sweet potatoes on the oven, microwave whole, unpeeled potatoes and then peel and slice them after cooking. 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut...
We call these breakfast muffins, but the truth is that you can enjoy them any time of day. 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 3/4 cup all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda Pinch of salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup...
This cereal starts with a box of low-fat raisin granola and adds berries, nuts, and seeds for extra heart friendliness. 4 cups low-fat packaged raisin granola 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup dried blueberries 1/4 cup slivered blanched almonds 2 tablespoons...
For a nutty, high-fiber start to your day, try this cereal, inspired by a recipe developed more than a century ago in Zurich, Switzerland. 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup raisins 1 cup nonfat milk 1 apple, grated 2 teaspoons lemon...
Eating GOAL | Eat out the Way Hit Subway for lunch, ordering a veggie or turkey sub. Or go to any of the restaurants click here and order something that gets less than 25 percent of its calories from fat. Ask...
Eating GOAL | Switch your snacks Keep the fridge stocked with cut-up vegetables and fruits so it doesn’t take any effort to reach for a healthy snack. For an extra treat dip apples, celery, or carrots in peanut butter (buy the...
Eating GOAL | Practice portion control When you eat out this week, ask to have half of your main dish boxed up before it’s even brought to the table. Eyeball your meals. A portion of meat is about the size of...
Eating GOAL | Fall in love with olive oil Visit the gourmet section of your grocery store and choose three or four high-end olive oils for a tasting. (Follow these instructions) Drizzie olive oil on your toast or bagel, or dip...
Eating GOAL | Pick the right protein Continue choosing the leanest cuts of meat. Have soy at least once this week. Add firm tofu to a stir-fry. Stir soy crumbles (found in the frozen food section) into spaghetti sauce or vegetable...
