Compared to a personal pan pizza at a popular pizza chain, a serving of these spinach & mushroom bagel pizzas has about half of the calories, fat, and sodium and two-thirds less saturated fat and cholesterol and three times the fiber.
Homemade Napa Almond Chicken Salad Sandwich To add a couple servings of higher-fiber and nutrient-rich whole grains, serve the chicken salad on 2 slices of 100% whole grain bread or in a whole wheat pita pocket. You can even make a wrap sandwich using a whole wheat flour tortilla, or even on top of crackers for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Biscotti are one of my favorite desserts and a perfect after diner treat with a cup of coffee. Spend the time making a batch of these crunchy, sugar-free cookies — they’re well worth it and just as fantastic as ones made with white flour.
Almost 30 grams of protein PER serving, and this veggie lasagna makes GREAT leftovers. It is low in carbohydrates, lower in calories, and very high in protein. Instead of noodles...you use zucchini! You won't even miss the noodles, which can make this a great option for those who need gluten free meal options.
I think it may be my very favorite salad dressing ever. It’s so flavorful, and chock full of healthy ingredients, so you don’t have to feel guilty about using extra dressing on your salad with this one.
Turkey meatloaf is one of our favorite make-ahead foods for lunch during the work week. Seriously, it's got it all: It's easy to make in large quantities; it costs next to nothing; it's portable; it's low-fat, low-carb and high-protein.
Change boring left-over chicken and rice into a quick meal with south of the border flare.
This is not your mothers potato salad. This light version is much lower in fat and over all calories. You can also add flavor by adding your favorite salad dressing to this basic recipe. The key is to let the flavors set in, before serving.
With just a few items from you kitchen you can whisk up this quick and easy basic Vinaigrette in just minutes. You can experiment by trying different flavored vinegars. This recipe is used in Smart Start Menu - #2
This is a simple basic sauce recipe. You can add your favorite extras to your liking such as lean meat, bell pepper, mushrooms, olives you get the idea. Don't forget extras mean extra calories. This recipe is used in Smart Start Recipe - #2
Quick and easy to make with left-over chicken from the night before. Or buy Chicken cooked and cubed at the market. Add this salad as a filling for a just about anything from flat bread to a beefsteak tomato. Also try add-on like dried fruit, nuts and avocado (don't forget to count the extra calories) Here are some recipes to help you cook up a week of tasty, healthy meals. Use these recipes when following the Smart Start Menus. This recipe is featured in Smart Start menu - #1
While most Caesars drown the greens in a heavy dressing, this lemony version lets the taste of the shrimp shine through. Don't worry about the anchovies - they'll mellow in the dressing, giving it a rich taste that can't be duplicated.
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