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Low-Cal Sweet Potato Pie

Is your mouth hankering for some delicious sweet potato pie like Mama used to make? Do you want to eat it so bad that you can almost taste it? Do you resent having to be on this blasted diet because it seems like all of the things that taste really, really good are high in calories? Think again! You can have your pie and eat it too! Here is a recipe for sweet potato pie that is too die for. Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups of sweet potatoes ¾ cup of skim milk 2 eggs 1-1/4 cups of no calorie sugar substitute … Continue reading →

Getting Ready for the Holidays

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The key to enjoying the holidays, and all the great foods that we seem to have around the holidays, while sticking to a healthy eating and lifestyle plan is moderation. Yes, everybody says it and everybody certainly knows it, but few of us actually manage to put it into practice. For those of us who can’t seem to manage the moderation thing, here are a few tricks and tips to get you through the holidays without having to gain the usual ten pounds that the average American gains between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. At Home: Plan some diet friendly … Continue reading →

Low Calorie Holiday Pies

No holiday season would be complete without rich, delicious pie. I remember my grandmother used to make the most incredible pecan pie for Thanksgiving and then at Christmas time, we had cherry and blackberry pie, a family tradition. Fresh out of the oven with a dollop of ice cream was enough to put a smile on everyone’s face. While we all love sweets, especially during the holidays, we hate the calories. For this reason, I wanted to share a couple of my favorite pie recipes but ones that are low calorie. This way, you can “have your pie and eat … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving Recipes: Fresh Green Bean Casserole

What do you get when you mix loads of butter, milk, and cream soup, with canned green beans and French-fried onions? A traditional Thanksgiving green bean casserole that is loaded with fat, sodium and calories. While a classic green bean casserole is quite delicious, there are hundreds of recipes for healthier versions of the iconic holiday dish. This year why not try something a bit fresher and a whole lot better for you? Green bean casseroles minus the cream soup and deep-fried onions do exist, and more importantly, they taste great. Here are a couple recipes for fresh and healthy … Continue reading →