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Estimated Reading Time: 3 Minutes The family gatherings, the cheer, the gift-giving and the endless meals; there are so many reasons to love the holiday season. That fine line of indulging and over-indulging can easily be crossed this time of year. ...

Ingredients 2 oz. low-fat (Neufchatel) cream cheese 2 oz. blue cheese (about 1/4 cup) 12 large seedless green grapes 1/4 cup walnuts 24 miniature Melba toasts Directions Let cream cheese and blue cheese soften enough to be mixed with a fork. Cut ...

Ingredients 2 cups chunked cooked chicken ½ cup celery ¼ cup green pepper ¼ onion ½ cucumber 1 small diced apple (leave the peel on) ½ cup grapes ¼ cup yogurt, plain Directions Use leftover cooked chicken, or ...

Ingredients 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate 1 stick trans-fat-free margarine, softened 1 cup artificial sweetener 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped ...

Ingredients 2 swordfish steaks, about 3/4 to 1 inch thick (about 6 ounces each) Lemon, orange, and lime zest, grated (approximately 2 tablespoons total; to get zest, finely grate peel of whole fruit, being careful not to include bitter white skin) 1 ...

Ingredients Portabella mushroom caps, stems removed (reserve stems for filling) 4 oz. reduced fat cream cheese 1½ c. leftover stuffing 4 Tbsp. chopped pecans ½ c. reduced fat shredded cheese. Try shredded Italian blend. Directions Rub ...

Whether it’s a birthday party or a weekend family dinner, nothing makes an occasion more festive than a beautifully presented cake. And while most cake recipes are less than healthy, the following recipe is so low in calories and fat that you ...

Ingredients Olive oil cooking spray, for spraying baking sheet 1 pound russet potatoes 1 large egg white 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions (about 2 scallions) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup no-sugar-added applesauce 1/4 cup ...

Ingredients 6 cups of homemade or canned chicken broth 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced 1 large stalk of celery, chopped 1 onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 2 cups cooked chicken, diced (12 ounces) 1 cup canned plum tomatoes (4 ...

Weight gain is a common problem during the holiday season, but it can be avoided if you have a plan and a bit of self-discipline, a nutrition specialist says. Lack of sleep, an abundance of decadent food and the stress of the holidays are the perfect ...