Cook Your Way to a Healthy Lifestyle

It is almost grilling season! For a meat-free grill night, try this healthy fish alternative. Try making a variety of different kabobs using a variety of vegetables or fish types. Adapted from Taste of

Low sodium, healthy protein, high monounsaturated fat, and lutein (good for the eyes!) 6 hard boiled eggs 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted  1½ tsp lime juice  3 Tbsp light mayonnaise

Low sodium, low fat ½ baguette, cut into ½ inch thick slices  2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil  1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley  2 cloves minced garlic 3 tomatoes, diced (take seeds

Easy & Quick ~ Serves 4   1 lb salmon  2 Tbsp olive oil  ½ tsp minced garlic  2 Tbsp honey 1 dash black pepper 1 Tbsp lemon juice  1 dash dried or fresh parsley&nbsp

Serves 4-6  6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small chunks  1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes; use a no salt version or freshly diced tomatoes 1 tbsp light olive oil  1 mediu

Ingredients: Olive oil, for frying  2 medium heads cauliflower (about 1½ lb each), cored and cut into 1½  inch florets  1½  cups plain Greek yogurt  &frac1

A low-sodium recipe adapted from HackingSalt.com Serves 8  Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes, very thinly sliced  1 medium onion, peeled and thinly sliced 1½ cups grated Swiss

Adapted from www.sodiumgirl.com Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 small- to medium-sized spaghetti squash 1 can no-salt-added pumpkin puree 2 cups no-salt-added tomato puree 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tab

6 minced garlic cloves 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons rubbed sage  1 teaspoon dried thyme  2 teaspoons ground pepper  ½ teaspoon ground allspice  ½ teaspoon ground gin

Serves 6, 6-8 oz per serving  Adapted from TasteandSee.Com 1 pound peeled , diced carrots 1 pound peeled parsnips, cut into 1 inch wide by 2 inch pieces 1 1/2 pounds multicolor baby potatoes,

Ingredients: 4 ounces whole wheat or gluten free penne pasta  2 TBSP olive oil, divided  1 medium onion, diced  1 small bunch broccoli florets 6 ounces cherry tomatoes 2 tsp ca

(Source: Davita Kidney Care recipes)  Serves 8  Ingredients 8 ounces whipped low-fat cream cheese 1/2 cup low-sugar red raspberry preserves 3 cups Reddi-Wip® dairy whi

(Serves 2) 2 skinned salmon fillets  1/4 cup pure maple syrup  1/2 tablespoon lemon juice   1 teaspoon minced garlic  1 tablespoon coconut aminos (a lower sodium substitute for soy

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tablespoons olive oil  1 tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin  1 teaspoon garlic powder  1 large red bell pepper, sliced  1

Serves 2  Cooking spray Heavy duty aluminum foil  2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts  ½ fresh lemon 1 cup fresh zucchini or yellow squash chopped 1 cup diced baking potato (scru

Adapted from EatingWell.com Serves 4  Ingredients  2 teaspoons olive oil1 large onion, chopped4 cups diced, cooked potatoes 1 cup chopped lean corned beef brisket (4 ounces)  *

To reduce the fat and sodium intake on your pizza night, try making your own pizza at home.Use a low-sodium store-bought dough, whole wheat English muffin, or a flatbread that has <5% sodium per ser

Corn and red pepper chowder Serving Size: 6 ounces; full recipe makes 5 servings Freeze individual servings for easy heat-up leftovers!  Ingredients: 1 large yellow onion1 tablespoon olive oil&nbs