Researchers from the home of the tortilla, Mexico, found blue corn tortillas contain 20% more protein than their white corn counterparts. They also have less starch and a lower glycemic index (GI), which may be good news for dieters and people with diabetes.
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Today’s recipe is the perfect way to embrace spring! An asian pear, tangerine, and walnut salad! Believe it or not selecting a good-quality Asian Pear is done by smell rather than firmness. Asian pears are ripe even whenthey are extremely firm. This is the reason asian pears are used in this salad, for their unique crispness. So how do you know if they are ripe? Asian pears should have a fairly strong sweet aroma when they are ready to be enjoyed.
This chicken and kale pappardelle pasta is one of our favorites. It is a bit of a sleeper visually. Don’t be fooled. Although the ingredients seem basic the combination of the chard, asiago cheese, and as you are soon
This avocado, tomato, and turkey bacon salad is all the goodness of a BLT sandwich without a crushing load of carbs! It is also impressive visually and EASY to prepare which makes it the perfect dish for an impromptu dinner party. The parsley reductiondressing is something special. Enjoy this with a single glass of chilled chardonnay!
For the easiest pizza you’ll ever prepare, try using lavash! Lavash is a thin flatbread that makes a great substitute for traditional pizza dough. When you bake it, lavash becomes crispy on the edges. If you let it go for too long in the oven, it will be crisp all the way through, like a cracker. This is the ultimate “thin crust” pizza. Good luck ever rolling traditional pizza dough this thin! Another amazing benefit of using lavash is it is very low in calories!
This pan crisped polenta recipe is a fantastic way to enjoy italian cuisine without all the calories! Polenta is an italian word that is derived from the latin meaning “crushed grain” Crushed it is. The wonderful yellow color of our
This sweet and spicy vegan cake is simple to make and very versatile. We like these earthy treats with just a little avocado and tomato. They are WAY under 600 calories and very delicious. You can form this vegan
Preparation instructions for Atlantic Salmon with Basil Veganaise
Do you often skip breakfast because you don’t have time to prepare a meal? If so, try making a batch of these bran muffins, they are very easy to make and are a quick low calorie breakfast on the run. So put down themetamucil and make some of these healthy and delicious bran muffins!
As pedestrian as a veggie sandwich can be we thought it would be worth it to remind folks why they are popular. Namely because they are nutritious, easy to make, and low in calories! Come on! Who doesn’t love a great veggie sandwich!
