Use this homemade simple syrup to whip up some seasonal, low-cal cocktails at your next party:
Combine 1 cup water with 1 cup sugar in a saucepan; stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Keep refrigerated for up to two weeks, until ready to use.
Last Updated: February 20, 2009
Filed Under: Healthy Cooking
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2009/03/23
This pink delight has about 50 calories less and 1/3 the amount of sugar of a strawberry daiquiri.
Ingredients:
2 ounces rum
2 quartered strawberries
1/4 ounce orange liqueur, like Cointreau
1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
1 tablespoons simple syrup
1 tablespoon water
Strawberry slice for garnish (optional)
Directions:
1. Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds.
3. Strain into a martini glass, and garnish with a slice of a strawberry.
Nutrition:
Calories 197 (1% from fat); Fat 0g (sat 0g, mono 0g, poly 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Protein 0g; Carbohydrate 14g; Sugars 11g; Fiber 1g; Iron 0mg; Sodium 2mg; Calcium 8mg
By Susan Hall
[PHOTO BY SEAN KELLEY]
Last Updated: February 20, 2009
Filed Under: Healthy Cooking
Low-Cal Cocktail: Simple Blueberry Summer Cooler
This refresher has 40 fewer calories than a screwdriver thanks to the calorie-free soda water.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 ounces blueberry-flavored vodka, like Stoli Bluberi
1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
1 ounce simple syrup
About 2 ounces soda water
Fresh mint sprig for garnish (optional)
Directions:
1. Place all ingredients except soda water into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds.
3. Pour with the ice into a tall glass leaving about an inch from the top of the glass.
4. Top off with soda water, and garnish with a sprig of mint if desired.
Nutrition:
Calories 156 (0% from fat); Fat 0g (sat 0g, mono 0g, poly 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Protein 0g; Carbohydrate 15g; Sugars 14g; Fiber 0g; Iron 0mg; Sodium 1mg; Calcium 3mg
By Susan Hall
[PHOTO BY SEAN KELLEY]
Last Updated: February 20, 2009
Filed Under: Healthy Cooking
Low-Cal Cocktails: Pome-Rita
This sipper is about 100 calories less than a regular margarita, and has nearly half the amount of sugar.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 ounces tequila
1/4 ounce orange liqueur, like Cointreau
1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
1 ounce simple syrup
1 ounce pomegranate juice
Kosher salt for rim
Lime wedge for garnish (optional)
Directions:
1. Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake vigorously.
3. Pour with ice into a salted wine glass.
4. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Nutrition:
Calories 196 (0% from fat); Fat 0g (sat 0g, mono 0g, poly 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Protein 0g; Carbohydrate 22g; Sugars 20g; Fiber 0g; Iron 0mg; Sodium 5mg; Calcium 8mg
By Susan Hall
[PHOTO BY SEAN KELLEY]
Last Updated: February 20, 2009
Filed Under: Healthy Cooking
Quick, Low-Calorie Summer Supper: BLT on a Bun
From Health magazine
If you’ve got hamburger buns + turkey bacon + tomato + avocado, you’ve got one of our favorite simple summer recipes: BLT on a Bun.
Everyone has leftover hamburger buns this time of year. Don’t let those buns go to waste—use them for this tasty take on a BLT!
- Cook 2 pieces of turkey bacon per person, according to package directions, and drain on a paper towel.
- Slice the tomato and the avocado; set aside.
- Toast the buns in the oven or toaster oven at 350° until golden.
- Spread a thin layer of reduced-fat mayonnaise on the top and bottom of the buns.
- Layer 2 slices of bacon on each bottom bun, and top with tomato and avocado slices. If you have lettuce on hand, add a layer of that, too.
Last Updated: March 19, 2009
Low-Calorie Grilled Shrimp Salad
By Laraine Perri
From Health magazine
Juicy watermelon, tangy feta, and firm grilled shrimp make this recipe a summery star.
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 4 minutes
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (21–25 count)
1 tablespoon, plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
3⁄4 teaspoon
kosher salt, divided
1⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
Olive oil cooking spray
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
1⁄2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1⁄4 cup sliced fresh mint, divided
4 cups arugula
8 (4-inch) seedless watermelon wedges
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
Instructions:
1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high.
2. Toss shrimp with 2 teaspoons olive oil. Stir in 1⁄4 teaspoon salt and 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper. Lightly spray grill or grill pan with olive oil spray, and cook shrimp about 2 minutes per side or until just cooked through. Transfer shrimp to a plate to cool.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, remaining 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, and more pepper to taste. Whisk in remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
4. In a medium bowl, combine red onion and 2 tablespoons mint. Add dressing, and toss gently. To serve, place 1 cup arugula on each of 4 plates and top with 2 melon wedges and 1⁄4 of the onion-mint mixture; sprinkle with equal amounts of feta, top with about 6 shrimp, and garnish with some of the remaining fresh mint. Serve immediately. (Serving size: about 6 shrimp, 1⁄4 of the watermelon mixture, and 1 cup arugula)
Nutrition:
Calories 273; Fat 13g (sat 5g, mono 6g, poly 1g); Cholesterol 193mg; Protein 23g; Carbohydrate 17g; Sugars 13g; Fiber 1g; Iron 4mg; Sodium 728mg; Calcium 223mg
(PHOTO: YUNHEE KIM)
Last Updated: February 20, 2009
Filed Under: Healthy Cooking
Healthy Salads: This Indulgent Salad Is Loaded With Lobster, Not Calories
At just 290 calories, this simple but decadent recipe for lobster and corn salad with tarragon vinaigrette is as light as it is tasty.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 3 minutes
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon Champagne or white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup fresh corn kernels (2 ears)
1 pound cooked lobster meat, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
Instructions:
1. Whisk together first 4 ingredients (through tarragon) in a small bowl. Whisk in olive oil in a slow, thin stream, and add salt and pepper; set aside.
2. Gently combine corn and lobster in a serving bowl. Add vinaigrette and chives, and toss gently before serving. (Serving size: about 1 cup)
Nutrition:
Calories 290; Fat 17g (sat 4g, mono 11g, poly 2g); Cholesterol 87mg; Protein 24g; Carbohydrate 11g; Sugars 2g; Fiber 1g; Iron 1mg; Sodium 588mg; Calcium 74mg
By Laraine Perri
Last Updated: February 20, 2009
Filed Under: Healthy Cooking
Healthy Salads: Detoxifying Cabbage, Ginger Lend Crunch to This Low-Cal Salad
By Laraine Perri
From Health magazine
Detox never tasted so good. This recipe for red cabbage and apple salad with ginger vinaigrette delights for just 215 calories.
Prep: 20 minutes
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups packed shredded red cabbage
2 cups packed shredded Napa cabbage
2 cups thinly sliced Granny Smith apple
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup golden raisins, plumped in hot water
1/4 cup toasted, unsalted sunflower seeds
Instructions:
1. Whisk together first 5 ingredients (through garlic) in a small bowl. Whisk in olive oil, salt, and pepper; set aside.
2. Toss cabbages together in a large serving bowl. Toss apple slices with lemon juice to keep from browning.
3. Add apple, raisins, and half the sunflower seeds to cabbage. Toss with the dressing. Garnish servings with remaining seeds. (Serving size: 1 1/4 cups salad)
Nutrition:
Calories 215; Fat 15g (sat 2g, mono 8g, poly 4g); Cholesterol 0mg; Protein 3g; Carbohydrate 20g; Sugars 13g; Fiber 3g; Iron 1mg; Sodium 119mg; Calcium 50mg
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By Laraine Perri
Last Updated: February 20, 2009
Filed Under: Healthy Cooking
Healthy Salads for Every Occasion
Need replenishment after a workout? Crave a decadent dinner for one? These fresh new salads really deliver. (Please search each topics below)
- Red Cabbage and Apple Salad With Ginger Vinaigrette
- Tapas With Garlic Shrimp and Baby Greens
- Greek Salad With Grilled Chicken
- Lobster and Corn Salad With Tarragon Vinaigrette
- Caprese Tower
By Laraine Perri
Last Updated: February 20, 2009
Filed Under: Healthy Cooking
2009/03/21
Spinach Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette
Ellen Kunes, editor in chief, loves spinach salad with balsamic vinaigrette: spinach, roasted mushrooms, roasted onions, chickpeas, bacon, croutons, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Ellen’s salad has a lot going for it. Of our three, it has the least calories and fat, and the fiber-loaded chickpeas are filling without tons of calories. There are two glitches: oily vinaigrette and salty bacon. A few changes can make this salad healthier.
Balsamic vinaigrette
Try straight balsamic vinegar; the oiliness of the roasted veggies will balance the tartness of your simple dressing. Most people think vinaigrette is automatically low-fat, but the classic version is about 75 percent oil. You save: 210 calories, 28 g fat.
Croutons
Add a few more plain (read: not oily or cheesy) toasted croutons to keep the crunch factor up after cutting the bacon. You add: about 14 calories, 0.4 g fat.
Roasted mushrooms
Throw in extra mushrooms; their meaty quality will make up for cutting some of the bacon. You add: 5 calories, 0 g fat.
Bacon
Ask for a sprinkling of about 2 teaspoons; that’s all you need to get that distinctive flavor and crunch without a whole slew of calories. You save: 173 calories, 13 g fat.
Roasted onions
Order extra onions on the salad for a smoky flavor and minimal calories and fat; caramelized onions add a little sweetness too. You add: about 19 calories, 2 g fat.
*Nutritional analysis is based on typical meal-size salads at chain restaurants.
By Colleen Rush
Last Updated: July 23, 2008
Filed Under: Dining Out
Cobb Salad With Blue Cheese
Colleen Sullivan, beauty and fashion editor, loves Cobb salad: mixed salad greens, chicken, tomatoes, avocado, bacon, blue-cheese crumbles, and blue-cheese dressing.
Colleen likes the contrasts in a classic Cobb—creamy, crunchy, tangy, and smoky—all in one meal. But it comes at a cost: The salad is superhigh in fat, calories, and sodium. Here’s how we lightened it and still kept the flavor.
Bacon
Order 1 ½ tablespoons (that’s two slices, or half the usual amount) and use your fork to spread it around your salad, so you get more of the savory, smoky flavor. You save: 115 calories, 9 g fat.
Avocado
Get 3 tablespoons (half the normal serving) and cut it into smaller chunks, so you get a creamy piece in every bite. You save: 67 calories, 6 g fat.
Blue-cheese crumbles
Skip them—you’ll still get great flavor from the dressing. “Most people don’t realize how high in saturated fat cheese is,” Blake says. “If your salad is covered in cheese, you’re not doing yourself any favors.” You save: 150 calories, 12 g fat.
Blue-cheese dressing
Use 2 tablespoons, which is half the usual amount of dressing, and you’ll still get the piquant taste of blue cheese throughout the salad. You save: 140 calories, 14 g fat.
Mixed salad greens
Ask for extra lettuce to bulk up the salad. You’ll be satisfied on a psychological level if the bowl looks full, Blake says. Plus, because lettuce has fiber and water, it fills you up without filling you out. You add: 8 calories, 0 g fat.
*Nutritional analysis is based on typical meal-size salads at chain restaurants.
By Colleen Rush
Last Updated: July 23, 2008
Filed Under: Dining Out
Is Your Salad Making You Fat?
“I’m having a salad.” It’s amazing how these four simple words can make you feel so virtuous. But whether you choose a vinaigrette that’s loaded with oil or add an overly generous sprinkling of honey-toasted nuts, it’s easy to pile on extra fat and calories without realizing it, says Joan Salge Blake, RD, clinical assistant professor at Boston University and author of Nutrition and You.
In fact, a restaurant salad with dressing can have as many as 1,000 calories. With Blake’s help, we’ve remade a few popular salads, which also happen to be favorites of three Health editors. Find out how to lighten up your greens too. (Please search these three below)
- Cobb Salad With Blue Cheese
- Spinach Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Apple-Walnut Salad With Honey-Balsamic Vinaigrette
By Colleen Rush
Last Updated: February 26, 2009Filed Under: Dining Out
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