TOTAL TIME:40 min Prep:25 min Cook:15 min YIELD:4 servings LEVEL:Easy INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed with press 1 tablespoon chipotle sauce or other hot sauce, plus additional for serving 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 can (28-ounce) tomatoes in juice, drained and chopped 1 can (15- to 19-ounce) black beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup (loosely packed) fresh […]
Lemon bars are the perfect summer dessert — especially if they’re low in fat and calories. Slim Lemon Squares Makes: 16 servings Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 3/4 cup all-purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons 2/3 cup granulated sugar plus 3 tablespoons 1/2 stick cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 egg 1 egg white 1/4 teaspoon finely grated […]
Smoked Salmon Toas 1 slice whole-wheat bread, toasted 1 1/2 Tbsp cream cheese 2 oz smoked salmon 1 thick slice red onion 1 Tbsp chives Spread cream cheese on toast, and top with salmon, onion, and chives. Total: 360 calories Don’t let cream cheese’s bad rep discourage you. Researchers believe that the calcium found in dairy helps […]
Spinach Salad with Steak & Blueberries Combine steak, walnuts, blueberries and feta cheese in this simple salad and you have yourself a healthy and satisfying supper. Serve with grilled baguette and a glass of rosé. READER’S COMMENT: “Yummy. Used leftover filet. Everyone enjoyed it. I think gorgonzola would be a delicious alternative to the […]
The new year is a great time to fill your body with great nutrition and set the tone for the year ahead! There are SO MANY things I want to experience and accomplish in 2014 and I know that in order to do all of these amazing things, my body has got to be fueled […]
Try these tasty smoothies, ideal for breakfast or for after exercise. This smoothie is crammed with nutrients and is high in fibre and protein, so it’s filling too. Packed with vitamin C, berries are a quick and easy ingredient for smoothies, especially in the morning when you don’t have time to peel and chop […]
For at least the past three decades, the word “diet” has been synonymous with “low-fat.” You can spy a dieter by the salad on their plate and the packages in their cart emblazoned with the words low-fat and fat-free, like some promise to the buyer. But over the past decade, we’ve come to realize that […]
Take a fresh look at your diet with these healthy recipe ideas These recipes are high in protein and packed with veggies to keep your fat loss ticking over nicely. Coconut chicken curry Serves 2 ● 1tsp olive oil ● 1tbsp curry powder ● ½tsp ground cumin ● 200g boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips ● 1 large apple, unpeeled, […]
In this vibrant, healthy carrot-orange juice recipe, we jazz up plain orange juice by adding a yellow tomato, apple and carrots to pack in immune-boosting vitamins A and C. No juicer? No problem. See the juicing variation below to make this carrot-orange juice recipe in a blender. Makes: 2 servings Serving Size: about 8 ounces each Active […]