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Ingredients: 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 large egg whites 1 large egg 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1/4 cup (1 ounce) reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup bottled salsa Cooking spray Preparation: Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Combine beans, onions, cheese, and salsa in a medium bowl. Heat a medium nonstick skillet ...

Ingredients: Cooking spray 12 ounces turkey breakfast sausage 2 cups 1% low-fat milk 2 cups egg substitute 1 teaspoon dry mustard 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 3 large eggs 16 (1-ounce) slices white bread 1 cup (4 ounces) finely shredded reduced-fat extrasharp cheddar cheese 1/4 teaspoon paprika Preparation: 1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan...

Counting calories is the best way now days to lose weight safely and fast. Just by tracking how many calories you are taking in everyday will help you manage weight gain and the issues that come with it. Here at Challenge Your Diet we are dedicated in helping others do just that! Unlike other so called calorie counting websites who just wants to make a dollar on those who want to lose weight, we provide all the necassary tools for absolutely no ...

The Calorie Counter’s Guide to Fast Food Dining   Losing weight is often challenging especially when it comes to food.  With so many choices out there, it can be difficult to control food cravings.  If you frequently eat at fast food restaurants, you may not be eating as healthily as you should be.  The grease in burgers and fries contains high calories that will only add more inches to your waistline.  The next time you decide to dro...

Balancing Your Diet for Weight Management   Proper diet and exercise is needed to maintain a healthy body.  For a weight watcher who calculates and tracks calorie intake using a calorie calculator or calorie counter, having a balanced diet is the key to losing weight the healthy way.  You should remember that there is no perfect diet.  The ideal diet for one person may not work for the next one.  It’s important to find the right balan...

There’s a lot of information on health and wellness that is being thrown our way. Of all the diet plans, exercise routine and fitness regimes we hear daily, there’s something called Intuitive eating that is capturing people’s attention. So what exactly is Intuitive Eating? As the name suggests, Intuitive Eating is all about eating smartly! It is the opposite of dieting. There are no banned foods, nothing’s restricted and you can practi...

Making healthy changes in your eating and lifestyle takes patience and time. It’s easy to feel like giving up when you overeat over the weekend, but don’t let occasional splurges get you off track. Keep these tips in mind as you continue taking small steps forward. 1. Focus on fuel groups, not just calories. If you had a few doughnuts at breakfast and wish you hadn’t, don’t skip lunch to make up the calories. Instead, round ...

Low Calorie Hominy Chili with Beans   Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic 4 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 (15.5-ounce) can white hominy, drained 1 (15-ounce) can red beans, drained 1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained 1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded reduced-fat...

Ingredients: 2/3 cup half-and-half 1 large chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce 1 teaspoon grated orange rind Cooking spray 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp $ 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Hot cooked linguine (optional) Preparation: 1. Place first 3 ingredients in a blender; process until smooth. 2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with...

Raspberry Frozen Yogurt Ingredients: 2 cups vanilla low-fat yogurt 1/2 cup whole milk 1/4 cup sugar 1 (10-ounce) package frozen raspberries in light syrup, thawed Fresh raspberries (optional) Preparation Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl; stir until sugar dissolves. Place thawed raspberries in a blender; process until smooth. Strain puree through a fine sieve over a bowl. Discard seeds. Add puree to yogurt mixture. Pour raspber...