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(NAPSI)-Nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults are
overweight and 30 percent are obese, according to the National Health and
Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Though eating healthier is a priority
for many Americans, finding ways to make nutritious, tasty dishes when
juggling hectic schedules can be a real challenge. Try to make little
changes at first and you will soon realize how simple it is to prepare easy,
low-fat recipes that will set you on a path for healthier eating. Here are
some tips:
- Dress up instant versions of healthy
breakfast dishes. Give traditional favorites such as instant oatmeal a
boost with a bit of cinnamon, maple syrup and Molly McButter® Natural
Butter Flavor Sprinkles. Or try a cup of low-fat yogurt topped with fruit
slices and granola.
- Draft a list of main courses you can
whip up in 30 minutes or less. Are you a pasta fan? Then consider making a
flavorful, low-fat rendition such as Zesty Italian Capellini.
- Look for side dishes you can steam or
microwave. Fresh vegetables go a long way toward adding taste and variety
to menus, and are often quick to prepare. Broccoli, asparagus and carrots
are among veggies that can easily provide taste and nutrition to your
menu. Using fat-free butter sprinkles instead of real butter can help you
keep fat under control.
- For a sweet snack, mix up a bowl of
favorite fruits. Take 15 minutes on a Saturday or Sunday to do the dicing,
so you can enjoy "fruit cocktail" throughout the week.
To start adding "fabulous flavor fast" to
your schedule, here's a savory pasta dish to try:
Zesty Italian Capellini
Makes 4 Servings
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 0 min
11/2 cups (360mL) sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tsp (10mL) all purpose flour
1 cup (240mL) milk
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp (5mL) fresh basil, chopped fine
2 cups (480mL) tomatoes, peeled, seeded, diced
1 Tbsp. (15mL) Molly McButter® Natural Butter Flavor Sprinkles
12 oz. (360g) capellini or angel hair pasta
Olive oil spray
Freshly ground pepper
- Cook pasta according to package
directions, do not add salt or oil to water.
- Spray non-stick skillet with olive oil spray, sauté mushrooms until
lightly browned.
- Stir in flour, gradually add milk, stirring until smooth.
- Add garlic and basil.
- Bring to a low boil, simmer, stirring frequently until sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat, add tomatoes and Molly McButter, mix well.
- Drain pasta, toss with sauce, season with pepper. Serve immediately.
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