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!

There’s more to a Greek Salad than just Feta and Olives. Check out this colorful, flavorful and protein-rich version of a traditional Greek Salad.

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!

High protein, reduced sodium and fat recipe for hummus. Gluten free. Dairy free. Vegan.

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!

Love Papaya Salad? Try our Spicy Cucumber Salad. It’s loaded with nutritious veggies and protein.

Delicious salty pasta salad is yours! More nutrition. No gluten!

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Trade Greek yogurt and broccoli slaw along with antioxidant-rich red cabbage, cilantro and a lil Tobasco for the full fat mayo, heavy salt, and the whitest of white cabbage of traditional Cole Slaw. You won’t miss them when enjoying this tasty and healthy side dish or taco topper.

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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.

Green Bean Casserole traditionally made with butter, creamed soup and fried onions packs over 300 calories and 18 fat grams per 1/2 cup serving. Cut over half the fat and calories and bring out the beans’ flavor and crispness with my Green Beans Almondine.

Whip up the creamiest Mashed Potatoes ever made with low-sodium chicken broth and fat-free half and half.

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!

More than just a pretty sauce! The rainbow of peppers, tomatoes, black beans and limes delivers color as well as protein, fiber, and a mouthful nutrients. Serve with a veggie platter, in place of salad dressing (please use a whole lot more than 2tbsp), or serve with a gluten-free baked chip.

Missing potatoes or just want a few fun ideas to refresh the diet, try some of these surprisingly savory recipes involving sweet potatoes, including a healthier tuna salad, pre-workout snack and for dessert: cocoa mousse.

This salad pairs well with most every meat or fish.