Light and Healthy Posts

Prepare this recipe for Skinny Veggie Soup and store individual 2-cup portions and store in the refrigerator for up to three days. It makes an excellent meal starter since it adds plenty of volume and fiber to your meal to keep you from overindulging at dinner or later in the evening.Ingredients:4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp)1 onion, diced (1 cup)3 celery stalks, diced (1-1/2 cups)1 package (8 oz...

Blast belly fat with our Slimming Spinach Salad -- Yes, win the battle of the bulge by forking up this flavorful salad filled with ingredients scientifically proven to flatten your belly and boost your health!Ingredients:6 cups baby spinach leaves (about 6 oz)10 mushrooms, sliced1 container (6 oz) raspberries1 cup grape tomatoes, halved1 Tbsp sliced fresh basil2 Tbsp pine nuts1/4 cup olive o...

Add this sweet and sassy Spinach Salad with Orange Vinaigrette to your next cookout menu. The vinaigrette, sweetened with orange marmalade, pairs perfectly with baby spinach, hearts of palm and crunchy bean sprouts!Ingredients: 1/4 cup oil3 Tbsp orange marmalade2 Tbsp seasoned rice vinegar1 tsp less sodium soy sauce1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper1 package (8 oz) baby spinach leaves1 can (14.1 oz) hea...

This three-ingredient recipe for Wasabi Salmon will appeal to many because of it's crunchy topping that is full of flavor. It's so easy to prepare this healthy meal out of the box.   Ingredients:1/4 cup panko crumbs1/4 cup wasabi-soy almonds, chopped4 salmon fillets, 6 oz eachDirections:1. Heat oven to 425ºF. Line a shallow baking pan with foil.2. In small bowl, toss panko crumbs, chopped a...

Mocha-Chocolate Cake -- add this recipe for an easy-to-make dessert to your cookout menu. None of the ingredients will be grilled, but it will be so easy when you start with the store-bought angel food cake. (Look for more of these elegant desserts on TodaysBaker.) Ingredients: 1/2 cup heavy cream1 cup semisweet chocolate chips6 Tbsp coffee-flavored syrup1 store-bought 8-inch angel...

Raspberry-Lime Cake -- add this recipe for an easy-to-make dessert to your cookout menu. None of the ingredients will be grilled, but it will be so easy when you start with the store-bought angel food cake. (Look for more of these elegant desserts on TodaysBaker.) Ingredients: 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix1 cup reduced-fat sour cream1/2 cup milk1 store-bought 8-inch angel food cak...

Roasted Beet Salad -- Be ready for the fresh beet harvest with this recipe. This salad would make a perfect lunchtime meal -- just add some crusty bread.  Ingredients:1 lb (about 12) assorted red and golden baby beets, trimmed2 Tbsp orange juice1 Tbsp white wine vinegar1/4 tsp each salt and pepper, divided1/4 tsp sugar2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil2 cups each firmly packed baby arugula and sp...

Potato Salad -- Surely you'll want to try this healthier version of a picnic favorite.  Ingredients:4 cups unpeeled tiny red potatoes1 14½-ounce can fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise2 Tbsp cider vinegar1 Tbsp coarse-grained, Dijon-style mustard1 Tbsp sweet pickle relish1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper1/8 tsp celery seed3/4 cup diced celery1/2...

Slow down for summer and fix this quick and easy  recipe for Lemon-Oregano Chicken Skewers on the grill -- it's a snap to make, and the best part? You don't have to turn on the stove!  Ingredients: 1-1/2 lemons1 clove garlic1 Tbsp olive oil (plus extra for grill)1 tsp dried oregano1/2 tsp salt1/8 tsp pepper8 chicken tenderloins (about 1-1/4 lb)8 wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30...

You'll like this recipe for Roasted Cumin & Chickpea Salad -- especially if you're wanting a cool salad on a hot summer day. This pairing of cumin and chickpeas will also provide a nutritional entree for any meal.  Ingredients: 3/4 tsp cumin2 Tbsp lime juice1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil1/2 small red onion, chopped1 celery rib, sliced1 medium tomato, seeded a...