Need a little wake-up call in the morning? This morning brew is refreshing and packs a subtle jolt. It takes less than 5 minutes to make, so there’s no excuse for not getting your soy and calcium today! [Mood Tip: Adding soy-rich Read more...
[Mood Tip: Milk is rich in an amino acid called tryptophan that is the building block for serotonin, the nerve chemical that aids sleep. However, milk is also rich in protein, which blocks the serotonin effect. Don’t despair, Read more...
This smoothie tastes so good it should be served in a champagne glass. The frozen yogurt gives it a creamy texture like a milkshake. You can add Splenda if you want a sweet dessert drink. Ingredients: 1 can apricots canned in juice, Read more...
As an appetizer or light lunch, this tart goes well with a tossed salad and glass of Chardonnay. Ingredients: cooking spray 1 pre-prepared Pillsbury pie crust (unfold, fill and bake) 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 medium sweet onion, thinly Read more...
This rich autumn soup takes only 30 minutes to make, yet is filling and warm on a cool autumn evening. Tastes great with cornbread and a salad (Sesame Ginger Coleslaw would be a great accompaniment!). This soup is especially high Read more...
So simple, yet so flavorful, the toasted almonds bring this dish to life! Especially good with Chicken n’ Mushrooms in Sherry Cream Gravy. Ingredients: cooking spray 1/3 cup almonds 1 tablespoon butter 2 pounds green beans, trimmed Read more...
This soup is so creamy and full of vegetables that it’s almost a stew, yet has the rich flavor of the classic comfort-food soup. Ingredients: 1 (49.5-ounce) can fat-free chicken broth 1 pound chicken breast, skinless and boneless Read more...
[Mood Tip: Cooked carrots have 34 percent more phenolics, an antioxidant that helps protect the brain from cell damage, than raw carrots. Heating partially breaks down the plant’s cell walls, releasing more of these healing phenolic Read more...
A delicious, crusty vegetable side dish or vegetarian entree. Serve with your favorite pasta and Low-Fat Caesar Salad for a complete meal. Ingredients: cooking spray 1 medium eggplant (about pound), peeled, cut into 1 ½-inch-thick Read more...
[Food Tip: If you should overcook the broccoli by mistake, just make it a pureed side dish. Add the broccoli to your food processor, add some fat-free half & half, and blend until smooth. Sprinkle with reduced-fat Parmesan cheese.] Read more...
