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Light Broccoli Summer Salad Recipe

By Wendy

I’ll guiltily admit that a good broccoli salad is pretty hard for me to resist. But what’s so bad about a broccoli salad, you say? I mean, if the main ingredient is broccoli, how bad can that be?

Well, the problem isn’t the broccoli. The dressing is the troublemaker here.

Most traditional broccoli salad recipes use a mayo based dressing filled with way too much sugar. This can turn even the lightest, healthiest broccoli salad into a Weight Watchers sabotage instigator in seconds.

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Roasted Cauliflower Hummus Recipe

By Wendy

Cauliflower is basically the new substitute for flour-based, or high-starch carbs. You’ve seen it riced. You’ve seen it in pizza crusts, bread, muffins, breadsticks. It’s everywhere. And for good reason. Cauliflower has been a serious game changer for those who want to eat delicious foods, but need to keep those carbs and/or avoid grains. And today’s recipe for Roasted Cauliflower Hummus recipe is about to knock your cauliflower-lovin’ socks off!

Taco lovers…today I’ve got a game changing recipe for you that I hope will make you happier than a bird with a french fry! I’ve recently discovered Jicama Tortillas, and you guys, they have literally changed my life. I LOVE me some tacos, but traditional tortilla shells can use up a lot more calories than I’m willing to spend. So I was ecstatic to give these jicama tortillas a try and see if they would make a good alternative to corn or flour tortillas.

Low-Carb Cauliflower Rice with Sumac Recipe

By Wendy

If you love cauliflower rice, then today’s recipe is going to make you super excited!

I’m sharing a wonderfully quick and easy low carb side dish recipe for Cauliflower Rice with Sumac. It takes just minutes to throw together, which is perfect for when you need a side dish STAT, and has such beautiful, bold flavors.

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Moroccan Meatballs Recipe for Instant Pot or Slow Cooker

By Wendy

These Moroccan Meatballs are super tender, juicy, and wonderfully seasoned with Moroccan spices and fresh herbs. They are simmered in a delicious, rich tomato sauce that is so good, everyone will want seconds!

Tuna and Garbanzo Bean Salad Recipe

By Wendy

I’ve had the idea for this Tuna and Garbanzo Bean Salad for quite a while now, and my ideas have finally come to fruition! In a quest for a quick, easy, delicious, satisfying and healthy tuna salad, I created one seriously amazing dish.

Crock Pot Salsa Chicken Recipe

By Wendy

Raise your hand if you went a little overboard this holiday weekend and ate or drank more than you should have. Yep. Me too. Guilty as charged.

But don’t worry – today, I’ve got a fantastic recipe for helping you get back on track this week and to help get you prepared!

My Crock Pot Salsa Chicken recipe is what is going to save me this week. And it can be a big help to you too!

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Instant Pot Refried Beans Recipe

By Wendy

Today, I’m really excited to share my Instant Pot Refried Beans recipe with you all. These beans are so ridiculously flavorful, you’ll never be reaching for the canned beans again!

2 Ingredient Bagel Recipe

By Wendy

By now, if you’re active on social media, you’ve most likely heard about the infamous 2 Ingredient Bagel Recipe. It’s all over the Internet, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Chicken and Mushrooms in Garlic Wine Sauce Recipe

By Wendy

There is just something about the flavor combination of butter, wine, and garlic that blows my mind every time I have it. The salty, creamy butter with the bold garlic is balanced out by the acidity of crisp white wine, and it is nothing short of heavenly.

Those flavors all come together in this beautiful Chicken and Mushrooms with Garlic Wine Sauce Recipe. A dish that is elegant and sophisticated enough for a dinner party, but easy enough for a quick weeknight dinner recipe.

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Easy Pickled Onions Recipe

By Wendy

Ever have those times where you really want some sliced onion on your salad or sandwich, but you don’t want to cut into a whole, fresh onion just to get a few rings? Well then, today’s Easy Pickled Onions Recipe is about make you super excited.

Grilled Chicken and Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Tahini Dressing

By Wendy

Admittedly, I’m not as big of a salad eater as I’d like to be. Don’t get me wrong, I like salads. But as an entree, I almost always prefer something else. And I often think that salads can be predictable, and maybe even a bit boring. But every now and then, I hit on a salad that I just cannot stop eating. And this Grilled Chicken and Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Tahini Dressing is it.

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FAQs

What food makes you full but low in calories? ›

Protein and dairy
  • Beans, peas and lentils, which are also good sources of fiber.
  • Fish.
  • Lean meat and poultry.
  • Low-fat or fat-free dairy products, such as milk, yogurt and cheese.
  • Egg whites.

What is the most filling low-calorie meal? ›

Lunch and dinner options:
  • Salad with lean poultry or beans, vegetables, and quinoa.
  • Beef or lentil soup or stew with vegetables, peppers, and rice.
  • Whole grain sandwich or wrap with lean protein, leafy greens, and low-fat cheese.
  • Grilled or baked salmon with roasted vegetables and potatoes.
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How to get 500 calories in a meal? ›

500-calorie meal recipes
  1. Chicken & chorizo ragu. A star rating of 4.8 out of 5. ...
  2. Fajita-style pasta. A star rating of 4.6 out of 5. ...
  3. Prawn tikka masala. A star rating of 4.8 out of 5. ...
  4. Chicken & chorizo jambalaya. ...
  5. Sausage traybake. ...
  6. Smoked paprika paella with cod & peas. ...
  7. Japchae (stir fried noodles) ...
  8. Seafood fideuà

What is a low calorie diet and very low calorie diet? ›

When you're on a low-calorie diet, you usually get between 800 and 1,500 calories a day. For some people, an alternative for short-term weight loss is a very low-calorie diet. Many very low-calorie diets are commercially-made formulas of 800 calories or fewer that replace all the food you usually eat.

What foods help burn belly fat? ›

Following a low-carb diet also means consuming more protein. Studies indicate that a diet rich in high-protein foods, such as eggs, fish, seafood, legumes, nuts, meat, and dairy results in overall less abdominal fat, more satiety, and an increased metabolic function.

How to lose 10 pounds in a week? ›

To lose 10 pounds in one week, you'll need to burn between 3,500 and 5,000 calories more than you consume each day by restricting your diet to small portions of nutritious yet low-calorie foods, and significantly increasing your aerobic exercise with interval training, sports, and other vigorous activities.

How to lose 2lbs a week? ›

Generally to lose 1 to 2 pounds a week, you need to burn 500 to 1,000 calories more than you consume each day, through a lower calorie diet and regular physical activity. Depending on your weight, 5% of your current weight may be a realistic goal, at least for an initial goal.

How many calories are in 2 eggs? ›

Eggs are one of nature's most nutritious foods. Each serving of 2 eggs (105 g) contains 15 essential vitamins and minerals, only 160 calories and an incredible amount of nutrition. The nutrition tables speak for themselves! So include eggs as part of your healthy diet!

Which snack is lowest in calories? ›

Simple low calorie filling snacks
  • Air popped popcorn. 60 calories. ...
  • Almonds. 98 calories. ...
  • Tuna in spring water. 81 calories. ...
  • Watermelon. 90 calories (two cups) ...
  • Dark Chocolate. 77 calories (three squares) ...
  • Strawberries. 80 calories. ...
  • Celery with Peanut Butter. 68 calories (2 tsp of peanut butter) ...
  • Miso Soup. 35 calories.
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What foods should you avoid when trying to lose belly fat? ›

"Eating refined carbs like bread, rice, pasta and cookies [in excess] will increase our belly fat. If we want to lose it, we should focus on eating nutrient- and fiber-rich carbs such as vegetables and low-glycemic fruits," says Djordjevic.

How can I eat less calories but full? ›

7 Ways To Feel Full on Fewer Calories
  1. Eat high water content foods. ...
  2. Choose high fiber foods. ...
  3. Pick solid food over liquids. ...
  4. Eat less starch and more protein. ...
  5. Suppress appetite with coffee. ...
  6. Trick your brain by eating slowly. ...
  7. Drink more water.

What foods keep you full the longest? ›

"Protein is the macronutrient that will likely leave you feeling more sated, but fiber-rich carbohydrates — whole grains, beans, lentils, oatmeal, raspberries and even some vegetables like collard greens, kale and artichokes — are a close second," says Arrindell.

How to feel full on 1200 calories a day? ›

Leafy greens, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumbers, and other similar vegetables are high in fiber and water. Adding these non-starchy vegetables to your lunch and dinner can help you feel full. If you need some dinner plans, you could make salmon, a baked potato, and vegetables like green beans or carrots.

What foods keep you full when fasting? ›

Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are high in fiber, so they can help keep a person feeling full and satisfied. Healthy fats and proteins can also contribute to satiety. Beverages can play a role in satiety for those following the 16:8 intermittent fasting diet.

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