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Meatless Meals: 10 Tips for Vegetarian Diets
Whether you're a vegan or 'flexitarian,' vegging out has health benefits.By Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, LD WebMD Weight Loss Clinic - FeatureReviewed by Louise Chang, MD Gone are the days when people tended to think of vegetarians as a small group of eart...

Mediterranean Chicken Salad Recipe
Mediterranean Chicken SaladIngredients:1/2 cup dried orzo (rice-shaped pasta), about 3 ounces2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 tablespoons water or condensed chicken broth3 tablespoons vinegar of your choice (rice, tarragon...

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Recipe
Mediterranean Chickpea SaladIngredients:15-ounce can chickpeas (or garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed1 cucumber, unpeeled and finely chopped1 cup grape tomatoes, halved1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic1 1/2 tablespoons f...

Mediterranean Pasta Salad Recipe
Mediterranean Pasta SaladThis is a wonderful main dish pasta salad to serve on those hot summer nights!Ingredients:4 cups dry, thin penne pasta (choose whole wheat pasta if you prefer)12 ounces frozen sugar snap peas (if using fresh, trim ends and stems...

Menopause: Change of Life, Change of Diet
WebMD Live Events Transcript; Event Date: Wednesday, June 30, 2004By Elaine Magee, MPH, RD WebMD Weight Loss Clinic - Live Events TranscriptMenopause is a time of big changes in your life. WebMD Weight Loss Clinic's "Recipe Doctor," Elaine Magee, RD, sa...

Menopause: Exercise Helps Women Starting Menopause
Stronger bones, lower cholesterol, better moods, reported in active womenBy Miranda Hitti WebMD Medical NewsReviewed By Brunilda Nazario, MD March 11, 2005 -- Women in their first few years of menopause can reap lots of benefits from exercise, say Germa...

Menopause: Managing Symptoms through Diet
It's a simple matter of knowing which foods to add to your meals, and which to avoid.By Elaine Magee, MPH, RD WebMD Weight Loss Clinic - FeatureReviewed By Charlotte Grayson, MD Eat More Tofu and Soy Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Eat Beans More Often...

Menus: WebMD Weight Loss Clinic Sample Menus
Ideas to help you plan healthy, satisfying mealsWebMD Weight Loss Clinic - FeatureReviewed by Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD/LD Here are sample menus at two calorie levels, 1,600 and 1,800. Use them for ideas in planning your own meals and snacks.1,600 CALORI...

Mercury in Fish: Is It Still Safe to Eat Seafood
How much is too much when it comes to this heart-healthy food?By Dulce Zamora WebMD Weight Loss Clinic - FeatureReviewed By Michael Smith, MD Many fish aficionados have been using the same gag for years: "Yes, I love seafood. When I see food, I eat it!"...

Mexican Food: Recipes for a Lighter Cinco de Mayo
A culinary salute to Cinco de MayoBy Elaine Magee, MPH, RD WebMD Weight Loss Clinic - Expert ColumnReviewed By Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, LD I love Mexican food; it's right up there with Italian for me. Whenever the Cinco de Mayo (Fifth of May) holiday c...

Microwave Cooking: Tips & Recipes
Try these tips and recipes to help you make the most of this popular appliance.By Elaine Magee, MPH, RD WebMD Weight Loss Clinic - FeatureReviewed by Louise Chang, MD Almost every American household and workplace break room has one. It’s the nemesis of ...

Microwave Hot Cocoa Recipe
Microwave Hot CocoaIf you are looking for ideas to work a low-fat dairy serving into your day and you don't necessarily like the way milk tastes, let the microwave lead the way. Ingredients:3/4 cup low-fat milk1 tablespoon chocolate syrupPreparation:Pou...

Microwave Nachos Recipe
Deluxe Microwave NachosIngredients:1 can (16-ounce) fat free or vegetarian refried beans2 tablespoons taco seasoning (from packets)About 1 1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat cheese (Jack, cheddar, or both)4 green onions (white and part green), chopped2 ripe t...

Mind & Body Fitness
Use movement to explore the connection between body and mind. By Shannon JamesWebMD Weight Loss Clinic - FeatureReviewed by Louise Chang, MD Mind and body fitness? Many people who want to get into shape don't realize there is more to fitness than well-t...

Minestrone Soup Recipe
Power MinestroneIngredients:5 cups low-sodium beef broth (from packet reconstituted with water or canned)3 carrots, diced3 large outer celery stalks, sliced at a diagonal1 onion, chopped3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed1 teaspoon dried basil, crus...

Mini Mango Tarts Recipe
Mini Mango TartsServe these bite-size treats at brunches, teas, and evening soirees.Ingredients:12 shortbread cookies (like SnackWell’s® Sugar Free Shortbread)3 tablespoons lime curd (found in jars in the jam section of your supermarket)6 tablespoons fi...

Mini Pavlovas Recipe
Mini PavlovasThis dessert was created for Anna Pavlova, one of the world’s best-known ballerinas, while she was performing in New Zealand.Ingredients:3 egg whites1 teaspoon vanilla1/4 teaspoon cream of tartarDash salt1 cup sugar4 cups peeled and sliced ...

Mini Potato Cakes Recipe
Mini Potato CakesThe original Potato Cake recipe calls for making a large, skillet-size pancake and dividing it into four wedges once it's browned. In this rendition, we cut out the dough into 3-inch round minicakes instead.Ingredients:3/4 cup unbleache...

Mini Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
Mini Strawberry ShortcakeWho doesn't love biscuits, whipped cream, and strawberries? Put them all together and you've got an out-of-this-world treat -- strawberry shortcake!Ingredients:2 1/3 cups Bisquick® reduced fat baking mix1/2 cup low fat milk1 tab...

Mini Turkey Melts Recipe
Mini Turkey MeltsIngredients:10 Triscuits®5 thin slices of turkey breast (we like peppered turkey breast), cut in half 2 ounces of shredded, reduced-fat cheese of choice (Jarlsberg® light, cheddar, jack)Preparation:1. Place 10 Triscuits® in ...

Mini Veggie Frittatas Recipe
Mini Veggie FrittatasThis is a festive-looking appetizer with the green and red vegetables used. They work well as a finger food, too.Ingredients:12 slices zucchini, 1/8-inch thick1/2 whole red bell pepper (core and seeds removed), finely chopped1 large...

Mint Iced Tea Recipe
Mint Iced TeaIngredients:1/2 tablespoon teaSeveral fresh mint leavesNo-calorie powdered sweetener (aspartame, etc.) Preparation:1. Pour boiling water over the tea and mint leaves. Steep for a few minutes and strain.2. Add sweetener (optional) and serve ...

Minty Tomato Sauce Recipe
Minty Tomato SauceIngredients:14 ounces peeled fresh or canned tomatoes1 chopped onionSalt and pepper to taste5 fresh mint leavesPreparation:1. Coat the bottom of a non-stick pan with one drop of oil, spread with a paper towel, gently brown the onion th...

Mocha Chip Muffins (with pecans) Recipe
Mocha Chip Muffins (with pecans)Ingredients:1/4 cup hot water4 tablespoons instant decaf coffee (or 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder)1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk3 tablespoons canola oil1/3 cup fat-free sour cream1 large egg (higher omega-3 type, if av...

Mocha Mousse Recipe
Mocha MousseYou'll love the texture (and taste) of this frozen mousse!Ingredients:8 ounces fat-free whipped topping2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa1 tablespoon Nescafe® Taster's Choice Vanilla Roast Decaf (or other instant coffee with 5 calories or less ...

Mocha-ccino Freeze Recipe
Mocha-ccino Freeze RecipeIngredients:1 cup low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt, light vanilla ice cream or ice milk (nonfat or sugar-free brands can be substituted if desired)1/4 cup low-fat milk1/4 cup strong decaf coffee, chilled (use caffeinated if you pre...

Mother's Day Dishes: Tips & Recipes for Kids
Give Mom the Day Off ­ and Have Fun, Too!By Elaine Magee, MPH, RD WebMD Weight Loss Clinic - Expert ColumnReviewed By Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, LD I consider myself to be "in the trenches of motherhood" because I am a working mother with two darling dau...

Mother's Day: Quick Meal Tips for Dads, Kids
Don't cook? Don't worry! You can still whip up a mom-worthy mealBy Elaine Magee, MPH, RD WebMD Weight Loss Clinic - Expert ColumnIf you're a mom who normally cooks for your family, there is one thing I'm pretty sure you DON'T want to do on Mother's Day ...

Muffin Mania: Recipes and Tips
Try these recipes for an easy, versatile treat that Mom (and everyone else) will love.By Elaine Magee, MPH, RD WebMD Weight Loss Clinic - Expert ColumnWhat can you make in one bowl, with using any electrical device or sharp cutlery? Muffins! What can be...

Mushroom Medley Recipe
Mushroom MedleyThis can be a side dish, a filling for your omelet, frittata, or quiche, or a topping for meat.Ingredients:1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil2 cups sliced crimini mushrooms1 portabella mushroom, chopped, about 2 cups1/2 red bell pepper,...