Category Archives: Healthy Party Foods
18
Jul
Posted by: Whitney

Salty funky miso, deep nutty sesame + spicy ginger make this sauce + every dish it touches into flavor fun-factory! Guess what? We’ve also cut 87% of the fat, 75% calories + 75% of the sodium in comparable sauce recipes or bottled on store shelves. What’s our secret?

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15
Jul
Posted by: Whitney

Growing up in a Greek household, KOFTA was often on the table. I love lamb! Unfortunately, it’s relatively high in …

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09
Jul
Posted by: Byron

Out of my love for baked potatoes + potato salad, I’ve created my “LOADED Baked Potato” Salad. It really does combine elements of these two dishes but is super healthy, packed with vitamins + nutrients from colorful veggies + copious amounts of greens.

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28
May
Posted by: Whitney

Few days ago, as a client was leaving, she mentioned really craving Chick-Fil-A… I GET IT! Sure, we don’t eat …

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21
May
Posted by: Whitney

Favorite vegetarian protein source? MY FALAFELS! “I don’t mean mine as in I bought it, I mean mine as in …

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07
Mar
Posted by: Byron

These roasted Brussels Sprouts are sooo yummy! This easy delicious side dish is a welcome complement to any protein at dinner. Low fat. Low sodium. Steaming before roasting yields tender, easier to digest brussels, without losing nutrients to standard boiling.

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30
Jul
Posted by: Whitney

Luxuriously creamy dairy free paleo cheesecake! Most dairy free paleo cheesecake recipes use coconut milk + nuts, but few deliver the actual rich texture of cheesecake. Keep the eggs and BAKE cheesecake for a high protein – 15g per slice – dessert as satisfying as traditional cheesecake…possibly more so, considering you cut 200 calories, 50% fat and 70% sugar!

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23
Mar
Posted by: Whitney

Want an Easter treat without the guilt? Whip up these easy high protein truffles! Sweet Raspberry, Pistachio, Peanut Butter, Spicy Chocolate or Coconut centers are enrobed in a dark rich chocolate shell and a crunchy nutty topping.

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08
Nov
Posted by: Whitney

Delicious chewy fresh baked chocolate chip cookies are impossible to pass up. Now, you don’t have to feel guilty about indulging! Despite reducing fat content trading butter for raw coconut oil and increasing eggs, eliminating processed sugar and going gluten free, still maintained deep rich flavor and soft chewy texture typically lost in gluten free recipes. Here’s how!

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20
Oct
Posted by: Whitney

Wanted: Gluten Free homemade pizza dough. Lowfat. Low sodium. Infinitely more delicious than the dry premade crusts local restaurants defrost for you…ain’t they sweet! Healthy toppings list here too!

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14
Sep
Posted by: Whitney

Pair super quinoa with garbanzo beans to create a complete protein, essential for proper nutrition when eating vegan or vegetarian diet. Bell peppers, fresh tomatoes and herbs provide crisp texture and a myriad of satisfying flavors! 397 calories 18g protein 18g fiber 8g fat.

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05
Aug
Posted by: Whitney

A tasty, juicy soy-free low sodium vegetarian burger that finally acts like a legit protein source! 12 grams protein, and unlike typical veggie burger, that protein is not dwarfed by fat…only 2 grams! Easy 10 minute prep and cook!

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31
May
Posted by: Whitney

A perfect-LY nutritious salad starring warm sweet corn amidst delicate ribbons of kale, cucumbers, tomatoes, kalamata olives, creamy feta or avocado and tossed in a delicious smoky sweet tangy Lemon Pistachio Vinaigrette.

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29
Nov
Posted by: Whitney

Striking purple sweet potato soup can be a luxuriously healthy start to any holiday meal – when we eliminate the sugar, cream and sodium frequenting traditional squash soup recipes. You won’t miss them! The savory flavor of this soup is as intense, yet refined its dramatic purple hue. On top of thought-provoking color, seasoning amplifies the trip. Guests expect the sweet taste of cinnamon and cloves. Surprise!

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23
Nov
Posted by: Whitney

Apple pie goes healthy. Gluten free. Butter free. Stevia sweetened. Cut over half the fat in traditional pie using coconut oil, cashews and chia seeds. Eliminate all refined sugar.

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18
Nov
Posted by: Whitney

Avoid post Thanksgiving meal guilt or carb coma. Instead, try these satisfying, flavorful delicious variations on your favorite dishes without unnecessary fat, carbs, sugar, sodium and calories of traditional recipes.

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12
Sep
Posted by: Byron

Nicoise Salad gets a fresh makeover: trade canned tuna for seared sushi grade ahi tuna. Lose empty calories, fat and sodium and opt for this rainbow of nutrient-packed vegetables and an easy lemon dill vinaigrette.

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20
Aug
Posted by: Whitney

Enjoy delicious exotic Hawaiian poké with friends tonight! This fresh, easy, no cooking required fish dish gets an even healthier makeover to reduce sodium and fat from traditional recipe.

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23
May
Posted by: Whitney

Try Whitney’s low fat gluten free low sugar recipe for luscious creamy sweet and tangy lemon bars. You’ll be shocked how much they taste like traditional lemon bars but without all that sugar!

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14
May
Posted by: Whitney

Stevia sweetened lemonade. Make from fresh organic lemons in minutes. No sugar added. Only 20 calories! Tangy, tart, sweet, delicious!

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30
Jan
Posted by: Whitney

Super Bowl Party foods made healthy! Low fat. Low sodium. Gluten free. Paleo. No sugar added. High protein. Vegetarian options. Got sweets. Savory recipes too. All NFL pig ball approved!

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30
Aug
Posted by: Whitney

Lactose-free coconut milk stevia sweetened strawberry ice cream – it’s here! Reduced fat and sugar. Tasty & gorgeous, as we all should be!

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29
Jul
Posted by: Byron

Try these easy reduced fat, low sodium, low calorie caramelized onions to add fantastic flavor to salads, veggies and meats.

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11
Jul
Posted by: Whitney

Outstanding upgrade to asian noodle salad. Low fat. Low carb. Gluten free. No refined sugar. Load up the big bowl with anti-inflammatory antioxidants, metabolism-motivating folate, energy-enhancing iron, and satiety-inducing fiber. So delicious, even kale haters respect this conversion effort.

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17
Jun
Posted by: Whitney

A delicious flavorful salad that will brighten any festive spread or BBQ! Inspired by my favorite asian flavors: peanut, sesame, cilantro, sriracha, lime and mint.

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21
Mar
Posted by: Byron

Reduce fat, carbs and sodium in these delicious protein-packed meatballs made with lean grass fed beef, bison or turkey. Enjoy in a saucy pasta bowl with steamed veggies or solo as a quick preworkout snack.

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22
Dec
Posted by: Whitney

Delicious fudgy peppermint brownies. Gluten free. Dairy free. No sugar added: naturally sweetened with stevia and dates. Each serving contains 4 grams each fiber & protein. Only 3 grams fat! Phenomenally fabulous!

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24
Nov
Posted by: Byron

Fav Thanksgiving dish? The stuffing! However, most traditional stuffings are really heavily loaded with calories from fat and carbohydrates as well as high in sodium. What I did this year was to make my own version of stuffing, using our cornbread as the base and really limiting the amount of butter added. It’s still really satisfying and it wont ruin your diet.

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01
Sep
Posted by: Whitney

Enjoy these healthy party foods at your holiday barbecue! All F&F recipes are lower in fat and sodium than original dishes. No refined sugar – ever! Always gluten free!

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29
Aug
Posted by: Whitney

Enjoy this reduced fat and sugar, flavorful steak, strawberry and blue cheese salad anytime!

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