Orange Cream Pops Just when you feel a sugar craving coming on after dinner, think twice about that dish of ice cream. Finish off a great meal with one of these low-sugar orange cream treats. They’re cool, refreshing and just sweet enough to quench a sugar craving. Preparation time: 4 hours (mostly freezing time) Yield: 8 servings 1 can (16 ounces) mandarin oranges in light syrup, undrained 8 ounces vanilla lowfat yogurt 2 tablespoons Splenda 8...
Chilled Cucumber Soup Make cucumber soup even more refreshing by adding naturally tart yogurt. Yogurt, plus the nonfat sour cream in this recipe, makes this soup a substantial and satisfying starter course for lunch or dinner. Or add a punch of lemon zest to create a tangy palate cleanser between courses. Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray 1 large or 2 small cucumbers, peeled,...
Chocolate Almond Biscotti Biscotti are a great treat, and now you can enjoy them homemade, and without all the calories and sugar. It is easy to make and takes no time. It’s also half the calories and carbohydrates of the usual crusty cookie. Preparation time: 1 hour Cooking time: 45 minutes Yield: 20 servings Nonstick cooking spray 1.2 cup almonds, toasted and roughly chopped 1.2 cup all-purpose flour 1.3 whole-wheat flour 1.4 cup unsweetened...
Warm Blueberry Oats This recipe makes any morning special. It’s just as quick as “regular” oatmeal, but adding fresh blueberries gives your antioxidant levels a boost and your taste buds a treat. If fresh blueberries aren’t in season, you can substitute frozen. Choose blueberries frozen without additional sugars and thaw them before adding them to your cereal. Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 3 minutes Yield: 2 servings Ingredients: 1...
People with diabetes can eat great food! We don’t have to prove that statement anymore. The recipes here at Diabetes Recipes show that you can follow a diabetic diet at home or anywhere you travel and still enjoy a five star meal. You just have to know how to cook it or where to go to get it. More and more eating is being done away from home or, if at home, from food in the form of take-out from a local supermarket or restaurant, and people with...
Salmon Mousse In this recipe, this old-school mousse gets a 21st-century update. Vary your spices to change the flavor profile: Substitute cilantro and red pepper flakes for the paprika and dill, or throw in a little prepared horseradish to kick up the spice quotient. Choose a fun silicon mold (such as a rooster, fish, or shamrock) to make it festive. Or look for minimolds to make individual portions of this great starter. If you use a metal or glass...
Fresh Mushroom Salad Mushrooms are a popular and versatile vegetable with numerous health benefits. They’re a great source of dietary fiber as well as many of the B vitamins, which can help support good energy levels. Restaurant owner Laura Maioglio says that this salad, traditionally of Piemonte, Italy, is made with wild porcini mushrooms and white truffles. If you can’t obtain fresh porcini, cultivated cremini mushrooms still give you a delicious...
Greek Style Chicken Wraps These wraps are quick and easy. They might remind you of a Greek gyro sandwich, but they’re lower in fat because we use boneless skinless chicken breast in our version. Experiment with different herbs, like basil, and cheeses, like feta, to find the flavor combinations you like. Also, keep this chicken ready and in the freezer for emergency snacking. It’s great to toss with salad greens, chop into a quick casserole,...
Copyright © www.healthadviceguide.com - All rights reserved.
Entries (RSS) Disclaimer Linkpartners Sitemap