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White Beans and Pasta
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Ingredients
1/3 cup small pasta shells, uncooked
1 garlic clove
1/4 onion, yellow
1/4 bell pepper, green, medium
1 cup spinach, fresh, chopped
4 olives, black
1 teaspoon olive oil, extra virgin
1/2 cup spaghetti sauce, reduced sodium
3/4 cup beans, white [...]

Not just for New Years but anytime of year, I’m providing a cocktail recipe on behalf of Chalene Johnson.  Remember to drink responsibly (for both yourself and those around you… don’t be a victim of the unwanted Facebook photo tag!)
NEW YEAR’S MARGARITA
Cocktails can be diet-friendly too!!! This sugar-free margarita will save you 285 calories!!
INGREDIENTS
6 oz. [...]

Compliments of the Team Beachbody Club
Yummy Yams
3 cups yams, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup water
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp. Italian parsley, freshly chopped
Salt
Black pepper, freshly ground
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place yams in a covered baking dish with just enough water to coat the bottom of the pan. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes (until [...]

Heavenly chocolate or an incredible “O” is enough to start any day on the right foot.  Seriously either one of the two will do right?!?!  I personally prefer to combine the two!  Why not have your, “Cake and Eat it To” when it’s fully justifiable right?  It is nearly impossible to have a bad day [...]

What’s Thanksgiving without stuffing? Honestly, a lot healthier. This white bread, saturated-fat-laden staple contributes in a big way to that postmeal stupor. Luckily, it’s easy to up its health quotient while preserving the savory goodness.
Get our Healthy Harvest Stuffing recipe.
 
Add Earthy Flavors
Apples and shiitakes impart moisture to stuffing, along with subtly sweet and earthy notes. [...]

Ingredients:
1-2 cups Mixed greens
1 small apple, sliced (or pear)
1 ounce of candied pecans (or plain pecans if you prefer)
1 ounce of low fat blue cheese crumbles (or feta cheese works well too)
sliced onion (as much as you like, or omit)
sliced tomato (as much as you like, or omit)
optional: protein source (either chicken or turkey) approx. [...]

When it comes to healing foods, mushrooms receive high marks. Oyster and shiitake may lower cholesterol, stimulate the immune system, and prevent cancer, while cremini offer selenium and a host of B vitamins.
187 calories; 9 g protein; 8 g fat; 23 g carb; 4 g fiber

Ingredients
Serves 4 (makes 7 cups)

1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
2 tablespoons [...]

Another great recipe from the Team Beachbody Club!  We all know that I love pumpkin seeds… but if you are feeling like getting more home-made and want a better finger food for yourself or to serve at your party, then consider roasting your own pumpkin seeds!

Seeds from one medium pumpkin, rinsed (about 1-1/2 cups)
1 Tbsp. [...]

Olive oil
8 slices pumpernickel bread (preferably whole grain)
1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
1 lb. fresh salmon fillet (or two 6-ounce cans, drained*)
2 Tbsp. drained capers
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
4 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. olive oil
8 leaves red lettuce

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Cut the pumpernickel bread into 1/2-inch cubes (4 cups). Coat a large [...]

INGREDIENTS
2 oz. OF COOKED CHICKEN OR TURKEY BREAST
3 EGG WHITES WHISKED
1 CUP OF SPINACH LEAVES
1 SLICE OF REDUCED FAT OF YOUR CHOICE
1 6 INCH WHOLE WHEAT TORTILLA (ABOUT 60 CALORIES)
NON STICK COOKING SPRAY
 
PREPARATION
Heat a nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray over medium heat. Add chicken or turkey, eggs, and spinach. Scramble together and cook [...]