Maintaining Your Weight Loss Journey throughout the Summer

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When it comes to maintaining your weight loss journey through those difficult summer months, remember to include sensible eating and exercise! Whether you’re nourishing your body with delicious fresh, light, and hydrating foods or walking with a friend in your neighborhood, sustaining your weight loss and achieving your goals is possible! Here are eight tips…

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Lemon Dijon Breasts of Chicken

Lemon Dijon Breasts of Chicken

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup dry white wine or non-alcoholic white wine 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 3 cloves garlic 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary 6 – 4oz. skinless boneless chicken breast halves 1 cup chicken broth, defatted 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 3 tablespoons chopped parsley In a blender, blend the…

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Green Beans with Shitake Mushrooms

Green Beans with Shitake Mushrooms

3 tablespoons low fat, low sodium chicken broth 1 small shallot, minced 1 lb. trimmed green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths 1/2 lb. sliced and stemmed shitake mushrooms 2 tablespoons lite soy sauce In a skillet over medium heat, heat the broth. Add the shallots and sauté for 3 minutes. Add the green beans and…

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Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole

4 medium sweet potatoes, or 2 15-oz cans sweet potatoes (about 4 cups) Vegetable oil spray 1/4 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts 1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon brandy flavoring If using fresh sweet potatoes, boil them whole in a Dutch oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until tender. Drain potatoes, soak…

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Roast Beef Roll Up

Roast Beef Roll Up

2 oz. lean roast beef 1 light FLATOUT flat bread (90 calories) 2 iceberg or romaine lettuce leaves, chopped 1 T fat-free miracle whip 1/4 C tomato diced 1 t mustard if desired Spread mustard and miracle whip on bread. Layer roast beef, lettuce and tomatoes. Roll up and serve. (Yield: 1 serving)

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Wake-Up Shake

Wake-Up Shake

1 small banana 3/4 C skim milk 1/2 C non-fat sugar-free flavored yogurt (strawberry) 1/4 C orange juice Blend all ingredients until smooth. (Yield 2 (1 C) servings)

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Ruben Sandwich

Ruben Sandwich

1 slice lite rye bread 1 oz. corned beef, thinly sliced 3/4 oz. fat-free mozzarella 1 T light thousand island dressing 1/4 C sauerkraut drained Make sandwich. Wrap in a paper towel and microwave for 15 seconds until heated. (Yield: 1 serving)

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Open-Faced Chicken Cordon Blue

Open-Faced Chicken Cordon Blue

4 (3 oz.) chicken breasts (boneless, skinless) 1 T Promise Light Margarine 4 slices fat-free turkey ham 4 slices low-fat Swiss cheese Pound chicken until flattened. Melt margarine in non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 1 minute on each side. Place in a square pan. Top each breast with a slice of ham. Cover…

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Broiled BBQ Chicken

Broiled BBQ Chicken

4 (4 oz.) chicken breast halves, bone-in & skin removed 1 C BBQ sauce pepper Preheat broiler. Season all sides of chicken breast with pepper. Place chicken breast side down in broiler for 10 min. Turn chicken over and coat well with 3/4 C of sauce. Broil 5 min. Remove chicken from broiler and coat…

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Safe Grilling Tips

Safe Grilling Tips

from www.eatright.org Whether you fire up the grill for weekend entertaining or use it each night, think of your grill as an extension of your kitchen. Follow the same food safety steps both inside and out. Start Clean Whether you are using your own grill or a public grill at a park or campground, scrub…

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