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How to Slash Thanksgiving Calories

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Make a big Thanksgiving meal easier on your waistline: See how to lighten up your favorite Turkey Day staples—like mashed potatoes, stuffing, sweet potato casserole, pumpkin pie, even whipped cream—without sacrificing any flavor.

300-calorie dinners to whittle your middle

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My husband, Dan, has been charged with a mission: he has to lose 15 pounds in three months or the doctor ups his blood pressure medication. Dan’s trying hard to lose weight: he’s exercising more, cutting down his portion sizes and drinking less beer. We’re also skipping easy but calorie-loaded takeout in favor of cooking more low-cal dinners at home. Here are 4 easy delicious dinners we’ve recently made that are 300 calories or less...

7 delicious desserts, no sugar added

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Just last week I posted a blog on “Guiltless Indulgences: Six 100-Calorie Desserts,” with diet-friendly versions of S’mores and more yummy treats. And for as many readers who loved the recipes as much as I do, there were a handful of people who wished I had included desserts that didn’t contain any added sugar. No problem. To continue my theme of guiltless indulgences, here are 7 desserts with no sugar added. Dig in!

Guiltless indulgences: six 100-calorie (or less!) desserts

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My wedding is a mere 6 weeks away. And I’m focused on not gaining—or losing—any weight…But lately my sweet tooth has been getting the better of me. So to satisfy my dessert cravings, but not go overboard, I’ve been whipping up some of these low-calorie dessert recipes...

4 low-cal dinners in 20 minutes or less

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My husband, Dan, and I had a crazy-busy summer. We went on several really fun road trips and we ate a lot of unhealthy food that added a few extra pounds. So to get back on track and recharge our lives with healthy eating, we’re planning low-calorie dinners in advance and loading our weekly menu with 20-minute dinner recipes. Here are 4 meals on our menu this week...

Like salt? - Just say no to the shaker.

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I have two problems with dieting. When I'm too big, it's impossible to lose weight. Conversely, when I'm too small, it's impossible to gain. Both happen when I'm not looking. So in an attempt to shed 20 - 40 pounds, I've gone to the gym three to four…

7 Amazing low-cal summer cocktails

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What I love: Kicking back with a refreshing libation after a long, hard week.

What I don’t: Any libation that has as many calories as the burger that’s also sizzling away on my grill. Thank goodness you (and I) can actually have a drink…

5 skinny dinners to warm up your winter

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There are plenty of people who relish the freezing temperatures and snow that come during the heart of winter. I’m not one. While my friends are out skiing, I’m in the kitchen, dressed in my most comfortable sweatshirt, looking for new dinner recipes that are low in calories, but big in flavor. Here are my 5 all-time favorite winter recipes (all with less than 370 calories and packed with lean protein and fiber-rich vegetables)...

Meatloaf: The ultimate comfort food goes low-cal

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Our meatloaf recipe was inspired by a delicious, but high-fat, high-sodium version. To make it healthier, but just as tasty, we added richly flavored dried mushrooms and whole-grain bulgur to increase fiber, vitamins and minerals and decrease the saturated fat.