Eat Sassy Stay Healthy In The New Year...

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Eat Sassy Stay Healthy In The New Year

The word diet is usually viewed as synonymous with the word limitations. It's a common misconception that when on a diet, food choices are limited; chocolate, candy, snacks and other desserts are not allowed. Calories must always be counted and fat content has to be limited. However, diet isn't always about restriction and limitations; focus more on choosing healthier foods and dieting will be a breeze. crockpot chicken lasagna Roll-ups - Boil, rinse with cold water, and drain, 6 Lasagna Noodles. Mix together 1 package (6 oz.) Oscar Mayer Italian Style Chicken Breast Strips, 1 Cup Ricotta Cheese, 1/4 Cup grated Parmesan Cheese, 1 lightly beaten Egg, 1/2 tsp. Italian Seasoning. Spread 1/3 Cup of chicken mixture on each lasagna noodle. Roll the noodle up tightly and place, seam side down, in 9inch square baking dish. Pour 2 Cups Spaghetti Sauce over the roll-ups. Sprinkle with 1 Cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Get creative when you prepare them! Clearly salads are a good way to eat them, but consider chicken and pasta dishes too. A lot of people like this plan better than just eating them on the side. All this gets easier the more you do it. Eat seasonal foods. This will help you enjoy and give thanks for the season that you're in, and seasonal foods are the tastiest and best for your health. Winter is a great time to eat hearty casseroles and slow cooker chicken recipes. Low-Fat Turkey Sub Sandwiches - Make healthy submarine sandwiches using lean meat such as turkey, low-fat cheese (mozzarella is a good choice) and lots of veggies. Present sandwiches with just meat and cheese and allow guests to build their own sandwich. Offer a variety of dressings including a variety of mustards, mayonnaise/salad dressings along with an array of vegetables and other toppings. Some suggestions include peppers (sweet and hot), tomatoes, olives, pickles, lettuce, alfalfa sprouts and spinach. Start with buying a slow cooker with a removable insert for easy cleaning. Find a slow cooker that has more than one setting, such as low, medium and high. Most slow cookers include basic instructions for using it, as well as more elaborate recipes you may want to try. Remember, any slow cooker recipe you find can be easily remade into a low fat meal using low fat substitutes chicken lasagna casserole recipe high fat ingredients. When you use your imagination and your slow cooker, there is no end to the delicious low fat meal you can serve your family.


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