Half a cucumber, halved lengthways 3 carrots, peeled 3 celery stalks, tops trimmed off Tip: Fruit juices are great for overall health. At first it takes a little time to get used to the taste, but eventually you'll get there. Just think of all those health benefits! Another tip is to mix your fruit juice with a little natural apple juice (juice … [Read more...] about Cucumber Cooler Juice
Recipes
Low Fat Spicy Broccoli
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil 3 cups chopped broccoli 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4-teaspoon red pepper flakes 3/4 cup canned crushed tomatoes Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté broccoli, garlic, and red pepper flakes for 1 minute. Add tomatoes. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 7-8 minutes. Nutritional Information: Serving Size: 1 … [Read more...] about Low Fat Spicy Broccoli
Vegetable Pita Sandwich
This could be a for a low fat diet or the You on a Diet meal. And use a bit of Tomato Vinaigrette for dressing. Vegetable Pita Sandwich 1 cup broccoli florets 1 cup cauliflower florets 1 cup sliced carrots 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup sliced celery 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings 2 teaspoons dried savory 4 … [Read more...] about Vegetable Pita Sandwich
Tomato Vinaigrette
Recipe: Tomato VinaigretteSummary: This Tomato Vinaigrette is great on salads or a sauce for grilling meats and veggies.Ingredients1/4 tsp salt1/8 tsp ground black pepper1 small tomato, coarsely chopped2 tbs olive oil2 tbs balsamic vinegar1 tsp Dijon mustard with seeds1 small clove garlic, crushedInstructionsIn blender, combine salt and pepper … [Read more...] about Tomato Vinaigrette
Chinese Barbecue Sauce
1/2 cup dry sherry 1/2 cup hoisin sauce 1/2 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons minced fresh peeled fresh ginger 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons Srriracha (hot chili sauce, such as Huy Fong) 1/4 teaspoon five spice powder 1 garlic clove, minced 1. Combine all ingredients, in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer. … [Read more...] about Chinese Barbecue Sauce
Grilled Honey Pineapple Slices and Madeira Yogurt
Grilled Honey Pineapple Slices and Madeira Yogurt 2 tablespoons honey 6 fresh pineapple slices, peeled and cut 1/2 inch thick 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt 2 tablespoons Madeira liqueur Instructions: Preheat grill. Place pineapple slices on baking tray and drizzle the honey evenly over the pineapple slices. Sprinkle brown sugar onto pineapple … [Read more...] about Grilled Honey Pineapple Slices and Madeira Yogurt
Low Fat Veggie Burrito
1 cup of cooked brown rice 1 can of black beans 1 can of mushrooms 1 box of frozen greens spinach or broccoli or kale 1 onion 1 tbsp of chopped garlic 1 cup of chipotle salsa (any salsa will do) fat-free wrappers First sautee the onion and garlic in any type of stock. Defrost the frozen greens in the microwave. Add the rest of the ingredients and … [Read more...] about Low Fat Veggie Burrito
Curried Couscous Stuffed Chicken
1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon golden raisins 3 tablespoons sliced almonds 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup orange juice 1 1/2 tablespoons mango chutney 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon salt, divided 1/8 teaspoon red pepper 1/8 teaspoon … [Read more...] about Curried Couscous Stuffed Chicken