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Dinner's Ready, for about 400 Calories (or Less)
These 10 dinner combos have about 400 calories--can you believe it?
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10 Filling, Healthy Lunches
Today we're sharing 10 lunches that feature recipes from "The SparkPeople Cookbook: Love Your Food, Lose the Weight"--each with about 400 calories and many with less.
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Healthy, Delicious Breakfasts for 300 Calories
All this week, we're sharing meals, snacks and even desserts that can fit into your daily life. We combine our recipes with simple, nutritious sides for healthy meals and treats!
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Contest Closed: Commit to Cook in 2012: Enter to Win 'The SparkPeople Cookbook'
We're giving away three copies of the cookbook, just in time for all those New Year's resolutions!
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Diet Myth #5: Baking and Steaming are the Only 'Healthy' Cooking Methods
Diet Myth #5: Baking and steaming are the only cooking methods you need to know. Roasting is another healthy cooking method. Learn how to roast today.
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Diet Myth #4: Fat-Free Foods are the Best Choice
EAT ENOUGH fat (20 percent to 35 percent of your daily calories). This will bring the pleasure and satisfaction back to your meals so you’re less likely to overeat later.
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Learning to Cook, One 'SparkPeople Cookbook' Recipe at a Time
Shannon can't cook--but that's changing, one "SparkPeople Cookbook" recipe at a time.
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Diet Myth #3: Cut Salt and Fat, Forgo Flavor
Diet Myth #3: Cut back on salt and fat, forgo flavor. There are tricks to impart flavor with almost zero calories. When you’re watching fat and calories, use herbs, and spices.
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Diet Myth #2: Plain Vegetables are Better for You
Diet Myth #2: Plain Vegetables are Better for You.
Love broccoli with a bit of butter? Want some (reduced-fat) ranch with that salad? Go ahead. We insist!
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Love broccoli with a bit of butter? Want some (reduced-fat) ranch with that salad? Go ahead. We insist!
Diet Myth #1: Watching Your Weight? Then Eat Less
Diet Myth #1: When you're watching your weight, you have to eat less. No Way! Fill up your plate with healthy food so the eyes and the stomach are satisfied.
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Comfort Food Slimdowns
Chef Meg wants to pass on all her family favorites to her kids--without all the fat and calories. Now, it's a passion of hers to make those delicious comfort foods healthier.
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What's Cooking for 2012? Our Experts Weigh In
As 2011 draws to a close, our food and nutrition experts weighed in with their predictions for the future of food and what will be on their--and your--plate next year.
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Chef Meg's Decadent Desserts Video
Chef Meg has a real sweet tooth, but she keeps her cravings in check. Find out how she indulge without going overboard.
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Shannon Can't Cook, But That's Changing, Thanks to 'The SparkPeople Cookbook'
Shannon lost 70+ pounds with SparkPeople, but she has a secret: She can't cook. She's changing that, with 'The SparkPeople Cookbook.' Meet our healthy-chef-in-training!
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VIDEO: Better Baking for the Holidays
Did you know Chef Meg has a new series of videos on SparkRecipes.com? Today we're sharing her first one.
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