These are great when served with Steak Diane, so creamy…but low in fat! For a successful women’s fitness program, a diet low in fat will bring quicker results. Twice baked potatoes have a way of sounding fattening. But they won’t be if you prepare them with this recipe. Enjoy!

2 large Idaho potatoes
1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
1/4 cup fat-free milk
Optional low fat cheddar cheese (3 oz)
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions
1. Clean and dry potatoes
2. Cook potatoes at 400 degrees for about 1 hour.
3. Allow the potatoes to cool, then cut each potato lengthwise.
4. Scoop out the inside of the potatoes and place in bowl.
5. Mash potatoes until mixture is smooth, adding all of the ingredients.
6. Spoon potato mixture into potato shells.
7. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika, if you like.
8. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

Health Benefits
Nutrient dense, meaning you get a packed house of nutrients for the amount of calories that a potato has. The great thing about a potato is that it has both soluble and insoluble fiber. It helps to lower cholesterol and aid digestion. Phytochemicals in potatoes include flavanoids and kukoamine that helps to lower blood pressure. A great source of vitamin C, potatoes are a mainstay of our diet. Remember, for a successful women’s fitness program, a diet low in fat will bring quicker results.

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A great alternative to regular white potato French fries, these sweet treats are so good they are addictive. The chili powder, garlic powder and parmesan cheese toppings add sophisticated flavor to these tasty taters.

2 sweet potatoes
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to add flavor

Directions
1. Slice potatoes lengthwise and rub entire potato with olive oil.
2. Cut potato into French fry strips.
3. Place in bowl and rub with garlic powder and chili powder.
4. Lay out in single layers onto baking sheet.
5. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
6. Bake in preheated 425 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown.

Health Benefits
Low in fat and calories. A rich source of beta carotene and high in fiber. Although often associated with Thanksgiving and other holidays. sweet potatoes should be enjoyed as often as possible, especially for those people concerned with women’s fitness and health. These sweet potato fries go well with a sandwich or just eaten alone as a snack.

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You’ll never feel like you are on a calorie-restrictive diet with this entree. It’s so delicious, you’ll feel like you are cheating. Serve with twice baked potatoes, sweet potato fries or whole wheat pasta.

4 chicken breasts
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs

Directions
1. Trim off excess fat from chicken breasts.
2. Wash and pat dry.
3. Coat in olive oil
4. Pat cutlets lightly in bread crumbs.
5. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the size of the cutlets.

Health Benefits
High in protein but low in fat, sodium and sugar. Protein is important for women’s fitness and health. An excellent source of niacin and Vitamin B6, chicken also includes selenium, which is fundamental to women’s fitness and health and is an essential component to your metabolism.

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This recipe is a Ficarelli family favorite. You know no matter what diet you or your family members are loyal to, old family recipes need to be revisited. There are many options you can take to your recipes to make them lower in fat and calories. But keeping everyone in the family happy with meal choices is important too.

1 lb whole wheat ziti
Your favorite pasta sauce, or make your own healthy version (if you use the store bought variety, be mindful of the sugar and sodium content).
Small container of skim ricotta cheese
16 oz pkg. of skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
Grated Romano cheese (optional)
1 can cannellini beans rinsed and drained
1 lb broccoli florets, seasoned
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, sliced or grated
1 lb Italian turkey sausage
Pinch red pepper
Pinch black pepper

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees and lightly rub oil on inside of baking dish.
In separate pot, bring ziti to a boil and cook al dente.
Remove from heat and drain ziti in colander.
In separate pan, cook sausage with olive oil and garlic, cook sausage thoroughly, about 4 to 5 minutes total.
Drain sausage on paper towels and let cool, then cut into bite size pieces.
In separate pot, cook broccoli florets al dente.
Remove from heat and drain.
Let everything cool then toss together in large bowl, drained pasta, broccoli, cut-up sausage.
Open can of beans and drain.
Add beans to bowl.
Stir in half of the pasta sauce, ricotta cheese, optional Romano cheese, red and black pepper.
Spoon into pre-oiled baking dish.
Top with mozzarella cheese and bread crumbs.

Health Benefits
A healthy source of protein and nutrients that are vital to women’s health and fitness. The tomato sauce, like tomatoes are full of antioxidants and is excellent for digestion. The beans are a great source of fiber. While the cheeses supply protein and calcium for a complete women’s fitness and health diet.

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