New Year’s Day may be a thing of the past for you, but it’s easy to keep those New Year’s resolutions going with one of these healthy recipes.
They are tasty, easy, and perfect for losing weight.
Keep reading to see them all.
We all have the best of intentions when we make New Year’s resolutions for eating healthy on January 1.
But no matter how resolute we are on our diet plan right after the holidays (and some weight gain) it gets harder to stick to those resolutions as the year progresses.
That is when it is important to have meal plans of lower-calorie recipes to help us stay on track. But a recipe that is low in calories, is not the only consideration.
For me, I need the recipe to be filling and tasty. This makes me think of losing weight as a lifestyle choice, not a diet.This group of recipes will take you through the day, from breakfast to dinner hour, and also give you a couple of ideas for sweet treats that won’t break the calorie bank. The recipes are some of my most popular healthy recipes.
The recipes have been selected because they are tasty, filling, and lower in calories than normal mealtime options.
It's been a while since New Year's Day, but you can keep those resolutions going with one of these healthy recipes. They are tasty, easy and perfect for losing weight. These healthy apple cinnamon muffins are gluten free, easy to make and only 2 WW Freestyle points each. Is portion control your problem with losing weight? These delicious individual sized egg muffins are loaded with flavor in a compact single serving size. This idea tops my list of healthy recipes for breakfast. This healthy breakfast bowl comes together in just minutes, fits into a Vegan, Paleo and Gluten Free Diet plan and is Whole30 compliant. It is very filling and has a sweet finish. If you are tired of normal breakfast foods, think outside the box. This recipe for chicken hash is a hearty way to start the day. It's loaded with nutrition and heart healthy fats. Substitute a sweet potato for Paleo. Chicken recipes play a big part in my healthy recipes for lunch. This chicken salad is topped with heart healthy walnuts and grapefruit segments. Add a tangy garlic, vinegar and olive oil dressing for a filling and clean eating lunch. This easy garbanzo bean salad is ready in just minutes and has only 111 calories in each serving. It's super healthy, super easy and tastes amazing. It makes a stand alone lunch or great side dish. This delicious California Cobb Salad is a wonderful blend of mixed greens, grilled and seasoned chicken breast, with bacon, eggs and vegetables. The homemade creamy Whole30 ranch dressing tops the salad off beautifully! Enjoy delicious Thai Chicken Coconut Soup for a really well balanced combination of sweet, sour, spicy, and salty ingredients. The soup is Whole30 compliant, Paleo and Gluten Free, and it comes together in one pot to make clean up super easy later. During the winter months, my husband and I especially like to have spicy foods for dinner recipes. The heat from the dishes warms our bodies and also our spirits. This chicken chili recipe is one of our favorite winter meals. This chicken piccata recipe uses capers and artichoke hearts for a delicious Italian classic that is sure to become a family favorite. It is tangy, tasty and easy to prepare. These fork tender chicken drumsticks have a spicy and smokey marinade made from Spanish paprika and fresh herbs. This healthy dinner is very easy to make and tastes amazing. This spicy shrimp and tomato pasta will tempt even the most ardent Italian foodie. It is full of flavor, but very easy to make and shows that pasta is definitely allowed on a diet! Are you short on time tonight? This easy baked salmon recipe is ready in just 30 minutes and has a lovely marinade of soy sauce, garlic, cumin and paprika. This easy oatmeal cookie recipe is soft and chewy with the crunchy taste of walnuts and sweetness of raisins and maple syrup. At only 3 WW Smart points, it's a real diet winner! These delicious cupcakes have a rich, dark chocolate taste that will delight any chocoholic. Both the frosting and the cupcake have a decadent finish. These individual sized little bits of heaven are easy to make, delicious to eat and a hit any time of the year. The only problem you may have is limiting yourself to just one of these yummy low calorie dessert treats.Healthy Recipes from Breakfast to Dinner and Dessert!
Check out this post for a list of heart-healthy food substitutes that you can use to make losing weight much easier.
Sometimes just using one food instead of another can turn a calorie-laden dish into one that fits into any slimming plan.
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