Eat healthy, Eat smart!

Along with being physically active, eating healthy and making smart food choices are important aspects in improving your chances for successful weight loss. Think about it-optimizing the nutritional quality of your diet and changing your eating habits can only be a plus in helping you to maintain your weight loss goals.

Here are a few important tips to remember when planning your meals:
• Choose a variety of nutrient-rich foods
• Eat a diet rich in vegetables and fruits
• Choose smaller portion sizes
• Eat less of the nutrient-poor foods
• Choose fish, lean meats and poultry without skin
• Select fat-free or low-fat dairy products
• Cut back on foods high in dietary cholesterol
• Eliminate or cut back on beverages and foods with added sugars
• Prepare meals without using salt
• Eat breakfast and 2 other meals a day
• Eat whole-grain, high-fiber foods

Embrace the smart chef in you by taking the time to plan and prepare healthy meals. Happy cooking!

*Recipes courtesy of our friends at www.FoodFit.com


Grilled Rosemary Chicken Breasts

 

Nutrition
Number of Servings: 2 Per Serving
• Calories 166
• Carbohydrate 0 g
• Fat 6 g
• Fiber 0 g
• Protein 26 g
• Saturated Fat 1 g
• Sodium 117 mg
 Ingredients
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 small rosemary sprig, chopped or 1/4 teaspoon dried
• salt to taste
• freshly ground black pepper
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
 
Directions
1. Mix the oil, vinegar, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper, and brush the marinade on the chicken breasts. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
2. Preheat the grill.
3. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard any remaining marinade. Grill the breasts for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness. Let the chicken rest on a plate for 1 or 2 minutes before serving.
 
 
 


 
Marinated Tomato-Basil Salad
 
 
Nutrition:
Number of Servings: 4 Per Serving
• Calories 55
• Carbohydrate 6 g
• Fat 4 g
• Fiber 1 g
• Protein 1 g
• Saturated Fat 1 g
Ingredients
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 10 basil leaves
• 4 large tomatoes, cored and cut into wedges
• salt to taste
• freshly ground black pepper
 
Directions
1. Combine the garlic and basil in a small bowl.
2. Chop the basil leaves and add them to the olive oil mixture. (This can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.)
3. Place the tomatoes in a large serving bowl, season them with salt and pepper to taste and add the olive oil mixture. Let the tomatoes marinate for several hours before serving or marinate them overnight in the refrigerator. Serve the marinated tomatoes at room temperature. Serving Size: 1 tomato





  
Spring Fruit Salad

 
Nutrition:
Number of Servings: 1 Per Serving
• Calories 75
• Carbohydrate 19 g
• Fat 0 g
• Fiber 3 g
• Protein 1 g
• Saturated Fat 0 g
• Sodium 4 mg
Ingredients
• 1/8 papaya, cut into large dice
• 1/8 fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into large dice
• 1/2 kiwi fruit, peeled and cut into large dice
• 1/4 teaspoon minced, fresh ginger
• 1/2 tablespoon orange juice
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar (optional)
 

Directions
1. Mix the fruit in a bowl.
2. Crush the ginger into the orange juice.
3. Sprinkle the fruit with the orange juice.
4. Add sugar if needed.
Serving Size: about 3/4 of a cup

 

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