TIP OF THE DAY: Diet Baked Apples

Diet baked apples: Make them in the oven or microwave, eat them warm or chilled. Photo © J. Volodina | IST.   When you’re trying to cut back, dessert is the trickiest course to navigate. Personally, we avoid all “reduced calorie” versions of fattening desserts. It’s better to have a small piece of the good…
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RECIPE: Better-For-You Mac & Cheese

Mac and cheese with less guilt. Photo courtesy Nicole Morrissey | Prevention RD.   While your January better eating resolutions are still active, consider this remake of a family favorite recipe, macaroni and cheese. This mac and cheese recipe is better for you in three ways. It uses: Whole wheat macaroni. Reduced fat milk and…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Find Healthier Versions Of Your Favorite Recipes

Skinny enchiladas: great flavor with lower calories and cholesterol. Photo courtesy Denise Austin.   As we were writing this, we heard two television newscasters discussing their diet resolutions for 2015. “I lasted five minutes into the Rose Bowl,” said one. “I made it to yesterday [January 2nd]”, said the other. Sure, it’s tough to diet.…
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FOOD FUN: Layered Salad In A Glass Bowl

For people who love salad—and especially for those who don’t—a straight-sided 3-quart glass bowl makes those greens and other ingredients look so much more inviting. So today’s tip is: Dig out your glass bowl, and if you don’t have one, get one. A glass mixing bowl doubles as a salad bowl/serving bowl. The bowl in…
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