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[Mood Tip: Even though the pork is lean and this recipe has little added fat, the total percentage of fat calories and grams is high, as is the saturated fat. To keep this recipe within the Feeling Good Diet guidelines, keep the

[Food Tip: Mayonnaise is a great base for yummy flavors. Get creative and try these variations on sandwiches. To 1/2 cup fat-free mayo add: 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle pepper in adobe sauce and 1 teaspoon lime juice (Chipotle

A light and healthy lunch option using low-fat yogurt and fresh mint. Ingredients: Minted Lamb: 1/2 pound ground lamb 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped 1 apple, peeled, seeded, and diced 3 tablespoons fresh mint, minced 1/2 teaspoon

[Food Tip: You probably never will use an entire can of chipotle peppers at one meal.  After opening a can, freeze the remaining peppers in individual freezer bags for later use. ] A wonderful twist on the classic grilled cheese

Make this bagel sandwich for lunch, a light dinner, or an afternoon snack for the kids. It also makes a great appetizer. Slice into quarters, pierce with a toothpick to pile high on a plate for individual nibbles. Ingredients: 4

[Food Tip: Hoisin sauce, a sweet-and-spicy Asian condiment made with soybeans, spices, and garlic, can be found in the Asian section of your grocery store. ] Flavor for few calories, these wraps are good alone or served with steamed

[Mood Tip: People who regularly eat fish show less loss of mental function as they age compared to people who eat more vegetable oils and fried foods during their lives, according to a study from the National Institute of Public

This pizza goes especially well with Baby Greens and Orange Salad with Pecans and Celery Seed Dressing. Ingredients: 1 (10-ounce) container light Alfredo sauce 1 (6.5-ounce) can chopped clams, drained 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup

[Mood Tip: Soy foods, such as tofu, contain estrogen-like compounds, called phytoestrogens, that help offset fluctuations in women’s natural estrogen, possibly helping to curb the symptoms of PMS and menopause.] This spicy vegetarian