Submitted by CHESSMANS2000

Fresh and delicious! The egg whites and tuna make this a great low calorie source of protein.

Submitted by VBALLERINA11

Submitted by MANDLMOM

healthy tuna salad with a good fat source

Submitted by SHEBECAT8

A sweet treat that's healthy and tasty to eat.

Submitted by TAYVA93

On a reduced carbohydrate diet, but craving tacos? This taco salad gets you all of the taste, but only a fraction of the carbs!

Leave out the tomatoes and save an extra two carbs per serving.

Submitted by TOASTERGIRL

This all in one meal is so good and you can make it into two tacos per person or a taco slad. The shells that I used I found in a Super Wal-Mart and they are really low carb.

Submitted by SNAVELA1

This is a great low-carb recipe and can be eaten hot or cold. Reheats easily for a quick "on the go" breakfast or can be served as a cold appetizer. Simple and delicious!

Submitted by CDASUSIE

omelet low fat low carb

Submitted by SKINNYANDFIT

Moist, no carb fillers like crackers or rice. Very firm texture. My family loves this.

Submitted by MYWILDEST

This is Linda Sue's Tuna Patty recipe (http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/tuna_patties.html) with my suggested changes and modifications. She has a fabulous website full of delicious, easy low carb recipes and tips.

Submitted by REBECCAFRIEDMAN

This healthy, hearty salad is packed full of fruit AND vegetables.

This is a great dessert that is very low in fat and calories.

Submitted by SREYNOLDS02

Ditch the crust and boost your veggie intake with these eggplant "pizzas."

Submitted by GONZOSTAR

This low carb pizza quiche is a great change of pace with the tase of pizza and very little carbs

Submitted by FONTZD

A sure family favorite, make the night before and pop into the oven.

This comfort food classic is great for a family dinner. Members turn to this meal again and again for good reason: It's easy, tasty, and ready in just 30 minutes!

Submitted by CHALIGAL155

A very simple cookie recipe perfect for someone on a wheat and gluten-free diet.

Submitted by COWLVRSHELL

Light and fluffy, great for breakfast or a snack!

Submitted by TRAINRIDER

This is a basic but delicious french toast recipe that won't do any damage to your diet!

Submitted by ELIZABETHE01

I know it sounds weird: chocolate cake and tofu, together? It's so tasty, and a much healthier way to eat cake!

Submitted by MEHICKS

This is a delicious, light, refreshing dessert. It's low cal and sugar and can be made with the lite pie filling in any flavor. Note that this needs to be made the night before to soften the graham crackers.

Submitted by HOCKIMAMA

A lovely egg dish that highlights all the flavors of late spring. This dish can be made ahead of time and served room temperature. Perfect for brunch or even a light lunch!

Submitted by RICKIEBETH

Granola is incredibly affordable when you make it yourself. This recipe combines some of my favorite ingredients: maple syrup, almond butter and seeds!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

A great side dish that complements any entree.

Submitted by VICKYGAYLE

So good, light and fluffy! Satisfy your chocolate craving with this scrumptious dessert. Made with 2% milk, Fat Free Cool Whip, and Sugar Free/Fat Free Pudding mix!

Submitted by PAMELA~GRAMMY

This recipe makes quite a bit, so you can take half of the remaining chicken mixture and sauce and make soup. See "sour cream chicken enchilada soup" that I also submitted.

Submitted by SKEYDOO

A nice way to introduce veggies to your meals

Submitted by GINITASD

This apple crisp is sweet and simple to prepare, but uses very little added sugar.

Submitted by JLCROMP

Top this soup with toasted tortilla strips and serve with lime wedges and avocado slices.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

When the craving for chocolate hits, try this Chocolate-Cinnamon Bread Pudding. The warm melted chocolate makes it a definite comfort food, while the whole wheat bread and evaporated skim milk adds to its nutritional punch.

Chicken and a savory sauce wrapped up.

Submitted by *SPARKLEMAMA*

A healthy, mayo-free, but still delicious version of deviled eggs!

Submitted by FANNETASTICFOOD

Submitted by SEV1993

A great appetizer for a casual spring or summer dinner.

Bake these over the weekend, and enjoy throughout the week for breakfast or a snack.

This homemade alternative to store-bought granola bars, is a good source of protein, fiber and healthy fats. Tasty and so simple to make! A quarter cup of raisins (not included here) also make a yummy addition!

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

How does Coach Dean fuel his busy day? With this hearty, healthy breakfast, of course!

Submitted by SP_COACH_DEAN

A tempting dish that will delight all who consume it.

Great way to get your peanut butter chocolate fix with a fairly low calorie count and couldn't be faster or easier to make. Great to have kids help.

Submitted by MELONY34

I am known for my pancakes, so trust me on this one!

Submitted by AMROZ123

Lemony coriander and smoky cumin pair perfectly with sharp Cheddar in this grown-up spin on scalloped potatoes.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

A simple cucumber salad for the Dog Days of Summer.

These moist banana muffins are studded with crunchy walnuts—and serve up almost 8 grams of protein each!

Submitted by COLORADORNR

A quick and easy dinner that is also low-fat.

Submitted by LYZ219

This recipe is really easy; it's really more of a process than a recipe. Rice paper wrappers, which are available in the ethnic sections of most larger supermarkets these days, are a great way to wrap your veggies and protein for a quick snack or light lunch.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This creamy dessert is low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium.

This is a great tasting spinach and artichoke side dish. Make it even more healthy with fat free mayo and sour cream and a butter substitute.

Submitted by TAHLON

Ready in 25 minutes.

I have yet to find a full fat version of coconut cake that I like better than this low fat version!

Submitted by STEPH2003

Filling and sweet -- try this good-for-you treat!

This tortilla soup tastes better than anything you can get at a restaurant. And it's healthy too! Don't let the long list of ingredients fool you. All you do is dump everything into the slow cooker and walk away.

Submitted by DIXIED88

Toss the canned cranberry jelly and use this homemade version instead. It's ready in no time, and it's full of healthy fruit!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

These muffins are sweet and chocolatey; you'd never guess they're low fat

Submitted by SBMMYERS

They are crunchy and chewy at the same time, easy and super healthy.

Submitted by STERNENFEE

Corn shares the spotlight with chicken in this well-seasoned soup. Blending part of the corn with the broth is a really simple and easy way to thicken up the soup and boost the flavor.

Very Low Calorie & absolutely Delicious !!!

Submitted by JANNERS1980

At only 53 calories a piece, these soft cookies are sure to please!

Submitted by COOKINNANCY

Serve these holiday cookies with a cup of tea or lowfat vanilla ice cream.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Courtesy of the NLHB, part of the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services www.nhlbi.nih.gov

Time to Pick a Bone
You can make a good ham and bean soup using just cubes of ham alone, but to get the best flavor you should use a ham bone. You can get your ham bone from the butcher, since they will often give them away or sell them very cheaply, or you can use a leftover bone from a ham that you have served for dinner.

If you are making a ham for dinner, then any leftover ham can be used in the soup as well. In fact, the best ham and bean soup recipes use both ham bones as well as cubes of ham.

A nice sweet flavor that's a wonderful dessert.

Submitted by SIBLEY

A terrific way to start your day, much better than the frozen waffles you can find at the grocery store.

Submitted by JOGANRAY

Served cold or hot, these tangy yet sweet noodles are rich and tasty.

A nice refreshing dessert.

Submitted by TWINSMOM3

If you love veggies, you will love this side dish.

Submitted by DAVENPLK

Hearty! Healthy! Low Fat! High Fibre! What more could you ask from a muffin?

Submitted by MYSHARONNA1

Quick and easy HEALTHY and CLEAN pancakes that taste totally indulgent!!! Top with your favorite fruit, spreads, nuts or nut butters for extra carbs and fat!!!

Perfect for before or after a run..convenient enough even to take on a long run or ride!!! Still taste great eaten cold!!!

Submitted by MISSJCISRUNNING

Buck tradition this Thanksgiving and forgo standard pumpkin pie. Instead, whip up a smooth, spicy and low-calorie flan.

Submitted by DISTENDASI

Makes an interesting dessert.

This is a great moist snack cake!!

2 cups of this stew makes a filling and nutrutious lunch.

Submitted by REVASEAN

A yummy recipe passed down from my mother in law

Submitted by ADMERCER

Although chocolate and zucchini may sound like an odd combination, these are scrumptious! A whole-grain and veggie treat!

Submitted by ALYSONL