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Wine, lemons, and mushrooms flavor this chicken recipe the lower salt and lower fat way.

Sweet and creamy, peanut butter doesn't always have to be served with jelly.

Light and cinnamony. Makes a great snack.

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Makes a perfect one-dish meal, one that includes at least three kinds of vegetables, plus plenty of fiber when you use a whole-grain bun.

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Using brown rice will give you lasting energy.

A yummy dessert made with complex carbs.

A sure family favorite! Make it the night before and pop into the oven when you wake up.

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Great on whole-wheat crackers or even toast.

These lamb kabobs are marinated in very little oil or salt, but the flavor is lively when wine, lemon juice, rosemary, and garlic are added.

These bite-sized morsels are so savory and juicy they will explode in your mouth. Roasting them adds a depth and richness that transforms ordinary cooked vegetables into something elegant.

Tired of the same green leafy salad?

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This is the perfect nutritious pick-me-up. Leftover shake can be frozen in pop molds or 5 oz paper cups with popsicle sticks.

Absolutely have to have that holiday candy?
Indulge with this creamy delight.

So yummy and sweet ... you don't even need syrup!

Using low fat yogurt makes this healthier than other recipes.

Peanut & yogurt dressing give this fruit salad an exciting twist.

If you've never tried whole wheat pasta, this is the dish that will make you switch to it!

Serve these meatballs as a main course or serve smaller portions as an appetizer. Recipe courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes and ideas, please check out www.TheOtherWhiteMeat.com

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"This is another easy, versatile recipe that I use often. I call for canned beans in my recipes, but I like the taste of home cooked beans. If you have a crock pot, there is no reason why you can't have home cooked beans too."

The tasty combination of spinach and pears will keep you away from boring salads forever.

Who doesn't love rich and creamy mac and cheese?

This citrusy rice contains almonds, celery, and onions, but no added salt for a flavorful low sodium side dish.

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

This is so easy, you'll be ready to eat in no time!

Tofu is high in protein and calcium, low in fat and sodium, and cholesterol-free.

A zesty way to prepare a traditional cheesecake.

For a hearty, rich turkey dinner, try this polenta dish.

Cooked spinach gets some crunch to it.

Ready in 25 minutes.

Rich and full of flavor, this dish is at its best when served over rice.

Applesauce makes this cake healthier than your regular cake.

Cilantro, green pepper, onion, and garlic give this bean dish a spicy kick.

A simple cucumber salad for the Dog Days of Summer.

Creamy pudding makes fantastic frozen treats.

The dressing makes the fruit an extra-sweet treat.

Make your own popcicles.

Customize this recipe with your favorite spices.

My favorite Mexican restaurant serves a guacamole that's heavy on vegetables--and flavor. To slim it down even more, serve with carrots, celery and cucumber slices.

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Cucumbers give this guacamole a refreshing flavor.

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On the grill your favorite fresh fruit picks up new and unique flavor!

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Try this filling on-the-go snack.

Sweet treat for dessert, or at any time of the day.

Drink your veggies!

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Serve this on top of a bed of brown rice.

After the pasta and onion are sautéed, the oil is drained to minimize the fat content of this interesting pilaf.

Sweet and creamy, both sweet potatos and beans are good sources of dietary fiber!

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

Great alternative to the usual breakfast fare.

Baked potatoes stuffed with seasoned cottage cheese are a lavish low-fat, low-cholesterol, low-sodium treat.

Low calorie and low fat. This dish is very rich and satisfying. You can substite egg beaters for eggs to lessen cholesterol

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This is a tasty side dish geared for 4, but can be increased by adding 1 squash for each additional person. Increase or decrease the onions as needed. Mixing squash types makes for an appealing, colorful dish.

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Great alternative to stuffed peppers.

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the recipe called to stuff chicken breast, but I had the perdue thin breasts, so I filled them and rolled them, hubby has high blood pressure, so we didn't add salt, but the original recipe calls for 1/2 tsp during saute

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Whether you're suffering from nausea, heartburn, or just in need of a cool and refreshing snack or breakfast idea, this is the perfect nutritious pick-me-up. Leftover shake can be frozen in pop molds or 5 ounce paper cups with popsicle sticks.

A old favorite just got even better!

Yum! Cheesy chicken with pasta sauce.

An easy, fast, and lower fat version of this restaurant favorite.

Apples and raisins provide the moistness, which means less oil can be used in this low saturated fat, low cholesterol, and low sodium coffee cake.

A guiltless dinner favorite that's sure to please!

Two secret ingredients keep this butter-less chocolate cake moist and nutritious.

When looking for something stunning to serve at the next spring or summer gathering, try this quick and easy fruit pizza. It makes a delicious, refreshing dessert and a colorful centerpiece.

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

Yum! Try this quick and easy thin crust pizza.

Serve in place of a steak or with lettuce and tomato on toasted whole-grain buns.

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Sweet vegetables compliment the cheese filled pasta and tangy garlic in this recipe.

These spicy and moist pork chops are made with no added fat, egg whites, evaporated skim milk, and a lively herb mixture.

A yummy way to cut the calories, not the tradition.

A low-fat and easy to prepare version of this favorite chicken entree.

This recipe is a lighter twist on a fall favorite.

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This roasted chicken gets its sticky coating from the juices it releases while being baked.

A warm, sweet baked apple is the perfect ending to any meal.

These add a hearty side to any meal.

The ginger gives this smoothie a kick.

By using nonfat sour cream and yogurt, this recipe greatly reduces the amount of fat in the dish.

This is a yummy dessert or snack that I have when I am craving something sweet.

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