Archive for November, 2008

• Avocados! No longer the nutritional enemy!

  Monday, November 17th, 2008

  Avocados contain oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that may help to lower cholesterol. In one study of people with moderately high cholesterol levels, individuals who ate a diet high in avocados showed clear health improvements. After seven days on the diet that included avocados, they had significant decreases in total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol, along [...]

• Tuscan Wedding Soup

  Monday, November 10th, 2008

  Delicious and hearty, this soup is so close to the rich, fattening original–your family will never know the difference!
   
  1 pound Italian turkey sausage
  1 large onion, diced
  2 cloves garlic, minced
  2 large russet potatoes, cut in half, then sliced
  4 cups fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
  1 teaspoon black pepper
  1/2 teaspoon oregano
  1/2 teaspoon basil
  1 (12-ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk
  2 cups [...]

• Lighten-Up Your Thanksgiving Treats!

  Sunday, November 9th, 2008

  One of the greatest temptations that many people face during the holidays are all those delicious sweets!  Admittedly, I do have to fight to resist my favorite seasonal treats, so I have spent some time developing a few recipes to help satisfy the sweet-tooth.  My Pumpkin Cheesecake Squares are tasty and they will not break [...]

• Get ready for Thanksgiving with Healthy Sides

  Thursday, November 6th, 2008

  Save some room on your Thanksgiving table for some sides that will not break your diet!  This delicious Apple-Pecan Stuffing will be a great accompaniment to your holiday meal and your family will never miss the fat or calories!
   
  1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  1 cup fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
  2 medium onions, diced
  2 stalks celery, [...]