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January 12, 2009 - 3:36am

Quick low-cal dinners to get you back on track

By Carolyn Malcoun in Diet Blog

I spent a lot of time in the kitchen during the past month baking, cooking and roasting up a storm. And some of what I made and ate—dozens and dozens of cookies, decadent desserts, super-cheesy appetizers—wasn’t the most healthful fare. I’m not ready to get on a scale just yet to see how much damage was done. But I am ready to switch gears and eat a little more healthfully. This week’s menu is made up of dinner recipes with 350 calories or less that are ready in 30 minutes or less.

MONDAY: Moo Shu Vegetables (171 calories per serving)
Start-to-finish: 20 minutes
This vegetarian version of the classic Chinese stir-fry, Moo Shu, uses already-shredded vegetables to cut...

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TAGS: Diet, Diet Blog, Dinner, Quick meals, Weight loss, Carolyn Malcoun

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November 26, 2008 - 10:25am

7 ways to stay in your “skinny jeans” during the holidays

By Brierley Wright in Diet Blog

“How can I have fun, but avoid gaining weight, during the holidays?”

It’s the most common question I get this time of year—an occupational hazard of being a registered dietitian, I guess. But it’s no wonder everyone wants to know: from Thanksgiving to New Year’s, the holidays are all about the food. And not just any food, but the rich celebration foods we look forward to all year long. When forgoing these foods just isn’t an option, follow these 7 tips and tricks to stay in your skinny jeans all season long.

1. Lighten up. Give your favorite traditional recipe a healthy makeover that preserves its original deliciousness so it can still fit...

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TAGS: Diet, Diet Blog, Fitness, Holidays, Wellness, Brierley Wright

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