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As part of her Summer Slim-Down menu plan, nutritionist Joy Bauer shares her favorite healthy, low-calorie recipes: Strawberry Yogurt Parfait, Applesauce Muffins, Extra-Lean Turkey Chili, and Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Cinnamon. Add these to your diet!
Serves 2
Yogurt provides a probiotic called acidophilus, which aids in digestion, and it supplies an ample dose of calcium for strong bones. Strawberries provide more than 50 percent of your daily vitamin C, which helps boost your immune system. They also contribute 3 grams of fiber towards your 25- to 30-gram daily requirement.
INGREDIENTS
Spoon 2 tablespoons of vanilla yogurt into the bottom of a thin, clear flute glass or parfait glass.
Layer 1 to 2 tablespoons of strawberries on top of the yogurt. Then layer 1 to 2 tablespoons of granola on top of the strawberries.
Repeat with all three layers: yogurt, strawberries, and granola.
Top with a whole strawberry.
Nutritional analysis (1 parfait)
Calories: 126
Protein: 7 grams
Carbohydrates: 24 grams
Total fat: 1 gram
Saturated fat: 0
Cholesterol: 0
Sodium: 96 milligrams
Fiber: 3 grams
Calcium: 189 milligrams
MANAGE YOUR RECIPES
Makes 12 muffins
When it comes to fruit, apples are one of the richest sources of antioxidants (plant substances that help fight disease). And they also happen to be universally loved and a perfect portion-controlled snack. Cinnamon may not only help reduce your bad cholesterol, but the spice may also lower blood sugar levels in type-2 diabetics.
INGREDIENTS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 12-muffin, non-stick tin with vegetable oil spray.
In a large bowl, sift together four, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Add in applesauce, oil, and eggs. Blend at low speed until moistened. Then beat another two minutes on high speed.
Stir in chopped apple. Pour the batter into the muffin tin and bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from tin and allow muffins to cool.
Nutritional analysis (1 muffin)
Calories: 198
Protein: 3.5 grams
Carbohydrates: 30 grams
Total fat: 7 grams
Saturated fat: less than 1 gram
Cholesterol: 35 milligrams
Sodium: 311 milligrams
Fiber: 1.2 grams
Calcium: 61 milligrams
MANAGE YOUR RECIPES
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