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Women's Fitness

Cornucopia Salad

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A tiny twist of your favorite Thanksgiving Day feast, you can serve this cornucopia salad just about any way you like. Add your favorites like cranberries, corn and walnuts and enjoy your turkey treat any time of the year.

2 to 3 cups of Romaine salad, cleaned
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 oz. organic deli low sodium turkey

Directions:

1. In a clear glass bowl, toss the above ingredients together.
2. Top with 1/2 cup corn, 1 small pear sliced, 2 Tbsp each of walnut and low fat gorgonzala cheese.
3. You can change it up. Add cranberry. Omit corn. You’re the Boss!

Health Benefits:
Turkey is a great low fat, low sodium, low cholesterol mainstay to a healthy diet. An excellent source of protein, it’s also low in calories. Tossed with romaine lettuce, corn, cranberries and pears make it a cornucopia of healthy choices.

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When the late night munchies have you rummaging through your pantry or peaking into your refrigerator, whip up this perfectly pleasing parfait and indulge your senses with this low calorie treat.

4 cups of your favorite fruit
16 oz. fat-free lemon yogurt
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup nuts for top

Directions:

1. In large goblets place and layer the fruit, yogurt, wheat germ and nuts.

Health Benefits:
Low in saturated fat, low in cholesterol, low in sodium, low in sugar and low in calories, this dessert is a good source of fiber, protein, antioxidants and calcium.

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Easy Cranberry Granola Bars

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Love granola bars? You’ll go ga-ga over this fresh and easy concoction. It’s a tasty treat to take to a children’s party or keep at home for a fast and healthy snack.

3 cups quick cooking oats
14 oz. almond milk
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 cup dried cranberries

Directions:

1. Oven 350 degrees.
2. Blend together, press flat and spray baking pan.
3. Cook 20 minutes. Cool 5 minutes.

Health Benefits:
Low in saturated fat and low in sodium. An excellent source of both soluble and insoluble fiber; oats are the main ingredient in these delicious bars. Cranberries and dark chocolate are full of antioxidants that help to fight cancer-causing free radicals. Coconut flakes are rich in fiber and may help to lower cholesterol levels.