Try this flavor-packed pasta salad this summer for a satisfying chilled lunch poolside, on the beach or any BBQ. Replace traditional semolina pasta with quinoa pasta removes gluten. Increasing ratio of fresh vegetables – peppers, tomatoes, red onions and olives – to pasta amplifies vitamins and minerals while lowering carbs. Diced chicken and a little sheep milk feta provide a comprehensive protein boost and further reduce carbs in each serving. Serve over spinach or kale for added greens.

Trade pasta for kale and cut hundreds of nutritionally devoid tummy-tire pumping calories, and add the nutrition benefits of kale! Use our Pistachio Pesto to cut ½ the calories, as well as 60% of fat, 75% of carbs and 90% of sodium in traditionally prepared pesto! One of the simplest recipes ever posted. If you can nuke a Lean Cuisine, even you “non-cookers” are qualified to handle this!

Herbs add flavor to this savory meal. You won’t feel like you’re dieting while enjoying this lower fat, sodium and gluten free meal from Argentina!

Make indulgent Korean short rib tacos inspired by the Kogi Korean BBQ food truck famous here in Los Angeles.

Rather than gain 10lbs this Super Bowl, try our RRRs: boneless buffalo wings, mexican layer dip, chili and cornbread, chicken nuggets, brownies, chocolate chip cookies, and more!

Mmm! Our Chicken Picatta delivers an indulgent, rich lemony sauce that’s gluten free and lower in fat, sodium and calories than the traditional recipe.

It’s winter, naturally you’re craving warm, comfort foods…lasagna tops my list!  Worried about the number of hours it will take to …

This Cinco de Mayo, try healthy recipes: Ginger Mango Margarita, Low Fat Gluten Free Tacos, Mexican Layer Dip, Rainbow Salsa, Fiesta Slaw. Amaze friends and keep that bikini bod in check; these concoctions look and taste as fantastico as the original!

Pizza is one food dieters miss most. Here’s a quick and easy recipe for low fat, gluten free pizza at home in …

This blog was inspired by Memorial Day weekend string of outdoor celebrations in which booze and barbeques must be present.  …

Not that my DC brethren missed any excuse to celebrate, but I’m even more acutely aware of my need to toast …

A low fat and gluten free addition to your Cinco de Mayo or any other fiesta!

I’m aware both friends and clients will be drinking heavily on St. Patrick’s Day.  Not a saint myself.  However, let’s  …

Got your stats: On Super Bowl Sunday (SBS), we Americans eat more food than on any single day of the …

Love wings? No reason spicy need be fatty. These boneless bits made with organic chicken and an all-natural low sodium, …

INGREDIENTS: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 2 inch wide chunks 1 egg ½ cup almond meal ¼ …

  Try with the Reduced-Fat Sweet Corn Bread for the ultimate comfort meal! http://www.whitneycole.com/2010/01/reduced-fat-sweet-cornbread INGREDIENTS: 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 medium …

While I can’t make your family any less crazy (that’s why you love ‘em, right), I can give a few hints for a less stressful holiday and inspirations for a healthier savory meal everyone will enjoy.

Try my Curried Pumpkin Soup, Pumpkin & Veggie Roast, Pumpkin Puree (think sweet potato casserole), Pumpkin Muffins or unforgettable, Pumpkin Pie recipes at your big meal today or, well whenever!