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20-Minute Chicken Creole This quick Southern dish contains no added fat and very little added salt in its spicy tomato sauce. non-stick cooking spray as needed 4 medium chicken breast halves, skinned, boned, and cut into 1-inch strips* 1 can (14 oz) tomatoes, cut up** 1 cup chili sauce, low-sodium 1½ cups green peppers, chopped (1 large) 1½ cups celery, chopped ¼ cup onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp fresh basil or 1 tsp dried 1 Tbsp fresh parsley or 1 tsp dried ¼ tsp crushed red pepper ¼ tsp salt 1. Spray a ... Read More

There are many people out there telling you want to eat, when to eat, how to exercise, how often to exercise but the main thing that these people seem to be missing is that everyone is different so everyone has a different reaction to what works and what doesn't. Here are 5 easy steps that you can take to help you lose weight and stay healthy; 1. Make sure you commit to your eating and exercise habits. 2. Eat regularly. 3. Don’t over eat. ... Read More

These are among the healthiest dishes at Thanksgiving Many bemoan the calories in a typical Thanksgiving meal but traditional foods at this feast can be among the healthiest foods you can eat. Here are the top five foods that should make an appearance at your holiday table. • Cranberries. These tart berries were said to be served at the first Thanksgiving in 1621 and for good reason. They are loaded with the antioxidant vitamin C, but our ancestors did not know that they are ... Read More

Lack of time is a major reason why many people forego healthy eating. Fast food is readily available and it's just too tempting, and it's cheap and filling. While eating fast food is never as healthy as a well-planned, balanced diet, if you must eat fast food, you can easily take steps to improve the quality of your nutrition when on the run. Watch portion sizes. Your craving will likely be satisfied after you have finished a small order of fries, and you'll ... Read More