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Salsa Chicken!

Ok, so you are looking for a great, easy dish that is oh so simple, low cal, delicious and make your house smell wonderful while it cooks? Look no further! Here it is!

Ingredients

Directions

Instead of using rich marinades to add flavor to your food, try using herbs and spices.  This reduces fat, sugar and overall calories.  Here are some herbs and spices you will love.

Fresh Basil from the Herb Garden

Basil: Works great on Italian foods (especially tomatoes, pasta, chicken, fish and shellfish)

Chili powder: Perfect for bean or meat stews and soups

Chives: Great for sauces, soups, baked potatoes, salads, omelets, pasta, seafood and meat

Cilantro: Perfect for Mexican, Latin American and Asian cuisine; Rice, beans, fish, shellfish, poultry, vegetables, salsas and salads

Dill (fresh): Add to seafood, chicken, yogurt, cucumbers, green beans, tomatoes, potatoes and beets

Paprika: Add to any Spanish dishes, potatoes, soups, stews, baked fish and salad dressings

Sage: Work great in poultry stuffing, chicken, duck, pork, eggplant, and bean stews and soups

Cumin: Great in curried vegetables, poultry, fish and beans

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The average plate at a barbecue can add up to approximately 1,500 calories.  For some people that is a day’s worth of calories.  Here are some ways to cut the calories but still enjoy your meal.

Fish Kebabs Grilled to Perfection!

Best Appetizers: Baked tortilla chips and salsa, crudites and low-fat dip
Best Entree: Grilled kebabs, chicken, sirloin, fish or tofu with lots of vegetables
Best Side Dishes: Field green salad, grilled corn on the cob, grilled asparagus
Best Alcoholic Beverage: Light beer (about 90 calories) or white wine spritzers
Best Dessert: Watermelon or fresh fruit salad

These healthy choices can cut your calories in half!

Fitness Fast Fact: Do some gardening; cutting, weeding or raking for 40 minutes can burn up to 200 calories!

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