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Fruit and Vegetable: Easy Ways to Get 9 Servings
19 easy ways to get your 9 servings a dayBy Elaine Magee, MPH, RD WebMD Weight Loss ClinicReviewed By Brunilda Nazario, MD #resourceGuideNew { float:right; width:257px; margin-left:6px; margin-bottom:6px;}#innerResourceGuideNew { padding-left: 5px; widt...

Fruit Colada Recipe
Fruit ColadaIngredients:1/4 cup pineapple1/2 orange5 strawberriesYield: 1 servingThis beverage can replace one fresh fruit prescribed in your diet plan.Preparation:Mix all ingredients in a juicer and serve chilled.Yield:1 serving...

Fruit Juice Recipe
Fruit JuiceIngredients:1 fresh squeezed orange without sugar1 fresh squeezed grapefruit without sugar (add no-calorie sweetener to taste)1/2 cup unsweetened fruit juice (commercially available): pineapple, orange, grapefruit, apple1 juice glass unsweete...

Fruit Juice Sherbet Recipe: Orange, Lemon and More
Fruit Juice Sherbet (Orange, Apricot, Grapefruit, Lemon)Ingredients:2 1/2 cups (20 ounces) unsweetened fruit juice (commercially available)1 ounce package unflavored gelatinNo-calorie powdered sweetener (aspartame, etc.) Preparation:1. According to the ...

Fruit Kabobs Recipe, Fruit Desserts
Fruit KabobsThis is a colorful, fun way to sneak a serving or two of fruit into the brunch or dinner meal. Other fruits can be substituted for any of the kabob ingredients listed. Ingredients:2 kiwi, sliced in quarters1 cup thick banana slices1/2 cup se...

Fruit Kabobs Recipe, Mixed Salads
Fruit KabobsThis is a colorful, fun way to sneak a serving or two of fruit into the brunch or dinner meal. Other fruits can be substituted for any of the kabob ingredients listed.Ingredients:2 kiwi, sliced in quarters1 cup thick banana slices1/2 cup see...

Fruit Mousse (Apple, Pear, Peach, Apricot) Recipe
Fruit Mousse (Apple, Pear, Peach, Apricot)Ingredients:2 1/2 cups fresh fruits3 egg whites stiffly beaten1 pinch ground cinnamon2-3 drops vanilla extractYield: 4 servingsOne portion of this low-calorie recipe can replace one dessert prescribed in your di...

Fruit Salad, Creamy Recipe, Fruit Desserts
Creamy Fruit SaladThis recipe is rich in vitamin A and vitamin C (plus some calcium from the yogurt and some vitamin E if you use the almonds).Ingredients:1 cup sliced strawberries1 cup diced cantaloupe or mango1/2 cup (or a 6-ounce container) lemon or ...

Fruit Salad, Creamy Recipe, Mixed Salads
Creamy Fruit SaladThis recipe is rich in vitamin A and vitamin C (plus some calcium from the yogurt and some vitamin E if you use the almonds).Ingredients:1 cup sliced strawberries1 cup diced cantaloupe or mango1/2 cup (or a 6-ounce container) lemon or ...

Fruit Sherbet Recipe
Fruit SherbetIngredients:2 1/2 cups fresh fruits: pear, peach, apricot, pineapple, mangoJuice of 1 lemon1 ounces package unflavored gelatinNo-calorie powdered sweetener (aspartame, etc.) Preparation:1. Cube fruits and blend with lemon juice and sweetene...

Fruits and Veggies You Should Try
The top produce items you're probably not buying -- but ought to beBy Elaine Magee, MPH, RD WebMD Weight Loss Clinic - Expert ColumnAre you in a fruit and vegetable rut -- you know, buying the same old fruits and vegetables, week in and week out? For me...

Fruits Can Enhance and Entertain
Why eat the same old bananas and grapes when there are lots of other, exotic fruits to choose from?By Jean LawrenceWebMD Weight Loss Clinic - FeatureReviewed By Cynthia Haines, MD You know that shelf of fruits and veggies that usually hangs above the le...

Fruits: Summer Fruit Frenzy
'Tis the season to savor fruit's fresh, healthy goodness By Elaine Magee, MPH, RD WebMD Weight Loss Clinic - Expert ColumnReviewed By Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, LD Only when I'm washing a basket of ripe strawberries or slicing into a juicy watermelon do ...

Fruity Flavored Milk Recipe
Festive Fruity Flavored MilkPrep time: 5 minutesIngredients:1 cup fat-free skim or 1% low-fat milk2 tablespoons apricot, blackberry, raspberry, or strawberry fruit syrupPreparation:1. For each cup of milk, stir in 2 tablespoons fruit syrup.2. Try experi...

Fun Fall Snack Mix Recipe
Fun Fall Snack MixThis fruit and nut mixture offers a taste of fall, with pumpkin spice and dried cranberries.Ingredients:1 cup diced dried apricots1/2 cup dried cherries or cranberries1/2 cup unsalted or lightly salted roasted almonds or sunflower seed...

Garden Stuffed Potatoes Recipe
Garden Stuffed PotatoesIngredients:2 large Russet baking potatoes1 to 2 green onions (the white and part of the green), finely chopped1/4 cup nonfat or light sour cream1 tablespoon whipped butter or less-fat margarineBlack pepper to taste1/2 teaspoon pa...

Garlic Cheese Bread Recipe
Garlic Cheese BreadIngredients:1/3 cup less-fat margarine (with 8 grams of fat per tablespoon)2 tablespoons part-skim ricotta cheese1 tablespoon minced garlic1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley (or 2 teaspoons dried parsley)1-pound loaf Frenc...

Garlic Fries Recipe
Garlic FriesIngredients:Canola cooking spray 1 1/2 pounds peeled baking potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (canola oil if possible) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon butter 2 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic (or 4 garlic cl...

Gazpacho: Nutritious, Low Calorie Easy Recipe
Easy, Super Nutritious and Low-Calorie GazpachoIngredients:1 64-oz container low-sodium tomato juice1 64-oz container spicy (or not) vegetable juice2 12-oz cans low-sodium beef broth1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoon balsamic vinegarJuice of ...

Gelatin Flan Recipe
Gelatin FlanIngredients:1 3/4 cups skim milk1 ounce package unflavored gelatinFlavoring:vanilla or coffee extractNo-calorie powdered sweetener (aspartame, etc.) Preparation:1. According to the package directions dissolve the gelatin in warm water then m...

Glazed Sweet Potatoes Recipes
Glazed Sweet PotatoesIngredients:1 pound of sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch-thick slicesvegetable cooking spray1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon brown sugar3/4 cup unsweetened orange juice2 tablespoons lemon juicePreparation:1. Place pota...

Goat Cheese, Fig, Basil Pizza Recipe, Sandwiches
Goat Cheese, Fig, and Basil PizzaIngredients:4-oz package dried figs, chopped 1 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar 3 tbsp water 1 large pizza crust or 4 round pita breads 1 cup crumbled soft goat cheese (a 4-oz package will yield 1 cup) 3 tbsp chopped fresh bas...

Goat Cheese, Fig, Basil Pizza Recipe, Vegetarian
Goat Cheese, Fig, and Basil PizzaIngredients:4-oz package dried figs, chopped 1 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar 3 tbsp water 1 large pizza crust or 4 round pita breads 1 cup crumbled soft goat cheese (a 4-oz package will yield 1 cup) 3 tbsp chopped fresh bas...

Gout: Foods That Impact Gout
Foods that you eat, and don't eat, can impact your gout by increasing or decreasing your blood uric acid levels. You will also want to make adjustments to your diet if you have any of the conditions that are commonly found in people with gout, including...

Grains: Reaping the Benefits of Whole Grains
Here's how to select whole-grain foods and fit the recommended servings into your eating plan.By Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, LD WebMD Weight Loss Clinic - FeatureReviewed By Michael Smith, MD Will the real whole grain please stand up? Scan the bread aisle...

Grand Marnier® Fudge Recipe
Grand Marnier® FudgeOrange with chocolate is a flavor combination made in heaven. For a festive touch, decorate each square with candied orange peel. You can substitute whatever liqueur you like for the Grand Marnier®.Ingredients:1 1/2 cups semiswee...

Greek-Style Mushrooms Recipe
Greek-Style MushroomsIngredients:2 cups mushrooms4 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon corriander1/2 tablespoon ground pepper1 bay leaf1 tablespoon parsley1 dash red chili pepper or paprikaPreparation:1. Pour 1 cup of water in a pan. Add 1 tablespoon of...

Green Bean Casserole Recipe
Green Bean CasseroleIngredients:1 tablespoon butter or canola margarine1 cup fat-free or light sour cream2 tablespoons Wondra® quick-mixing flour (regular flour can also be used)1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon granulated sugar1/2 cup chopped onion16 ounce...

Green Beans Almandine Easy Recipe
Easy Green Beans Almandine RecipeIngredients:24-ounce bag extra fine French green beans 1 1/2 tablespoons whipped butter2 tablespoons Amaretto (or similar almond liqueur)1/4 cup toasted flavored sliced almondsPreparation:Briefly rinse frozen beans in ho...

Green Beans Recipe
Green BeansIngredients:2 1/2 cups green beans2 onions1/2 cup vegetable bouillonSalt and pepper to tasteA handful chopped, fresh parsleyPreparation:1. Trim the green beans. Cook for 20 minutes in salted, boiling water.2. Peel and slice onions. Brown them...