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New England chowder is loaded with heavy cream and butter. But our tasty and nutritious twist on this traditional seafood dish loses much of the fat without sacrificing chowder's creamy texture.
Canned soups are convenient, but most are loaded with sodium. This tasty black bean soup recipe is a quick, low-salt alternative.
Our chicken Parmesan recipe retains all that cheesy goodness but without all the extra fat and calories of this traditional dish.
You may have heard of the South American food quinoa. But what do you do with it? Here's a delicious idea from registered dietitian Liz Weiss.
Most store-bought chicken salad is made with lots of mayonnaise. But our recipe loses much of the mayo but not the great taste.
These sweet potato fries are a healthy, nutritious alternative to traditional fat-laden fries – and they taste great.
Spice up your lunch with this tasty, low-fat chicken Caesar wrap.
Most brownies recipes are heavy on fat and calories. But these fudgy brownies will satisfy your sweet tooth without buttering you up!
Most muffins are made with white flour, sugar, butter and not much more. But these banana chocolate chip muffins are chock full of nutrients and fiber to get your morning started right.
Most cheese dipping sauces may seem innocent enough, but underneath they contain lots of butter and heavy, rich cheeses. Registered dietitian Liz Weiss cuts down the fat with this twist on a party dip favorite.
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Want to make this at home? Download the recipe now. (PDF)Want to get more heart-healthy fish into your children’s diets? This almond-encrusted tilapia recipe is kid-friendly and a healthy alternative to frozen fish sticks.
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Two great snacks at the same time? Registered Dietitian Liz Weiss combines pizza and buffalo chicken for this unique, tasty treat.
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Our chocolate caramel pie recipe doesn’t just taste amazing—it’s low in fat and calories. Registered Dietitian Liz Weiss uses an unexpected ingredient to lighten this dessert.
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Heavy seafood sauces can easily drown a heart-healthy fish dish in extra calories and fat. Here's a tasty and healthy avocado-based from Registered Dietitian Liz Weiss.
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Registered dietitian Liz Weiss puts a low fat, Tex-Mex twist on this traditional Mexican quesadilla recipe.
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This reduced fat cupcake recipe hides a secret nutrition ingredient: Carrots. It's tasty and loaded with vitamin A, and your kids will never know it has veggies in it.
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Most mashed potatoes recipes are loaded with fat and calories. Our makeover is lower in fat, calories and salt but still tastes rich and creamy.
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This easy sweet treat is loaded with cancer-fight antioxidants like the lycopene in watermelon. Plus it's fat free and contains the juice of two superfoods: pomegranate and blueberries.
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Want to make this at home? Download the recipe now. (PDF)Bored with your breakfast? This low-sugar homemade toasted granola recipe is healthier and tastier than a lot of salty store bought options.
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Want to make this at home? Download the recipe now. (PDF)This quick and tasty salmon cake recipe is loaded with heart-healthy omega-3 fats. Plus, it's a great way to get an extra serving of seafood tonight.
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Want to make this at home? Download the recipe now. (PDF)Traditional twice-baked potato recipes are loaded with fat. But this lightened recipe features low-fat alternatives to bacon, butter and sour cream.
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Craving some chocolate pudding? This made-from-scratch recipe is low in fat and loaded with calcium and healthy probiotics.
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Want to make this at home? Download the recipe now. (PDF)Store-bought taco kits contain a lot of extra salt. Registered dietitian Liz Weiss shows you how to make a nutritious, reduced sodium taco recipe at home.
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Want to make this at home? Download this recipe now. (PDF)Caesar salads can contain a lot of added and unnecessary fat. We've lightened this chicken Caesar salad without sacrificing the taste.
