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[Food Tip: Tomatoes are an excellent source of lycopene, a phytochemical that helps protect against cancer.] This dish goes especially well with Glazed Carrots and Barley, Red Pepper, and Green Onion Pilaf. Ingredients: 2 cups fresh

This pork is full of flavor and so tender, thanks to the quick-brine technique. There are so many rubs, marinades, and sauces from which to choose, so use your imagination. If you don’t have orange marmalade, use any type of fruit

[Mood Tip: Saturated fats and trans fats in commercial snack foods and processed vegetable oils, such as margarine or shortening are not needed by the body and at amounts greater than 5 to 10 percent of total calories contribute

[Food Tip: A dollop of chutney – cranberry, mango, apricot, or other fruits – is a delicious compliment to chicken, fish, lamb, or veal. Chutney has an intense flavor, so you don’t need as much as you would with milder

Low-fat and nutrient-packed with all the flavor of the traditional comfort food, this chicken pot pie is a one-dish meal or can be served with a tossed salad. It also makes great left-overs later in the week. Ingredients: Crust/Topping:

Chicken braised, then simmered in a savory well-seasoned tomato sauce is a complete meal when served with Creamy Comfort-Food Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans with Toasted Slivered Almonds. Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, boneless-skinless

Sweet cornbread and spicy chipotle peppers pair up in this low-fat casserole, a great dish for Sunday night supper. Serve with a fresh green salad, tossed with fat-free ranch dressing. Ingredients: cooking spray 1 1/4 pounds lean

The Asian section of your supermarket is where you’ll find great tasting authentic Tandoori mixes. Not only is this recipe a snap, it has been tested against Jeanette’s famous (well, at least locally) homemade Tandoori yogurt

[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