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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?
Posted 1/18/2012  10:00:00 AM By:   : 46 comments   207,060 views
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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.
Posted 1/17/2012  6:00:00 PM By:   : 57 comments   268,345 views
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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!
Posted 1/16/2012  6:00:00 PM By:   : 46 comments   90,157 views
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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!
Posted 1/6/2012  6:00:00 PM By:   : 56 comments   28,631 views
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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.
Posted 1/6/2012  10:00:00 AM By:   : 39 comments   48,840 views
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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.
Posted 1/5/2012  6:00:00 PM By:   : 32 comments   25,637 views
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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.
Posted 1/4/2012  2:00:00 PM By:   : 43 comments   16,581 views
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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.
Posted 1/4/2012  10:00:00 AM By:   : 37 comments   23,881 views
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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!
Posted 1/3/2012  6:00:00 PM By:   : 43 comments   33,245 views
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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.
Posted 1/2/2012  5:00:00 PM By:   : 21 comments   41,221 views
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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.
Posted 1/2/2012  2:00:00 PM By:   : 13 comments   21,625 views
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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.
Posted 12/28/2011  10:00:00 AM By:   : 19 comments   15,414 views
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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.
Posted 12/26/2011  2:00:00 PM By:   : 5 comments   11,117 views
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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!
Posted 12/14/2011  10:00:00 AM By:   : 23 comments   12,241 views
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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.
Posted 12/12/2011  2:00:00 PM By:   : 4 comments   15,062 views
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