Carolyn Malcoun on Shine

Add this ingredient to your lunch to help you shed pounds

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My husband and I are fairly active people, but we're always looking for more ways to shed a few pounds. (Who isn't, right?) So when I read that adding more fiber to your diet can help you lose weight, I started to think about where I could sneak in some extra fiber during the day. I came up with these delicious high-fiber lunches to bring to work.

Low-fat football snacks for tight ends

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Even though I love football dearly, I love game-time snacks even more. But my husband and I are watching our waistlines, so instead of super-greasy fried food and creamy dips, I whip up these healthy low-cal football snacks instead.

3 last-minute tips for perfect turkey

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The first time I hosted Thanksgiving dinner I was terrified. Mostly I was terrified about the prospect of roasting a turkey. Thankfully, that ended up being the easiest part of my day. And with these 3 last-minute tips for perfect turkey and delicious Thanksgiving recipes, it will be the easiest part of your Thanksgiving day too.

Mashed potatoes: just as good as Mom’s, but healthier

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For some people, Thanksgiving is all about turkey or pumpkin pie. For my sister and me, it's all about mashed potatoes. The first thing we put on our plates is a big pile of potatoes—everything else is just garnish. But when I watched my mom make my beloved mashed potatoes one year I was horrified at all of the butter and cream she added. You can make delicious mashed potatoes that are healthier. Here are 4 delicious recipes to try this Thanksgiving.

Classic, delicious green bean casserole (the only difference: 11 grams less fat!)

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Several years ago, my sister, Jennie, and I almost walked out on Thanksgiving dinner. It wasn’t because the turkey was overdone or that we ran out of wine. No, it was a way bigger deal than that. My mom, for the first time that we could remember, did not make green bean casserole. We freaked. But we’re probably not the only ones who would miss this Thanksgiving classic. Green Bean Casserole is one of our most popular Thanksgiving side dishes.

5 steps to a stress-free Thanksgiving

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For several years my husband and I have hosted a big pre-Thanksgiving bash for our friends. Until we started throwing these parties, I had done little but set the table for Thanksgiving dinner. I had never carved a turkey before or made gravy, and my pie-making skills were a joke. Now I have it down to a science. Here are my 5 steps to hosting a stress-free Thanksgiving.

5 secrets to healthier lasagna

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Lasagna is one of my favorite comfort foods. Although it’s not exactly the most stellar meal nutritionally, its cheesy goodness is irresistible. But with a few easy swaps, you can make your favorite lasagna recipe healthier. Here are our 5 secrets to making healthier lasagna.

Delicious news for garlic lovers

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If you asked me to name the one ingredient I cannot live without in my kitchen, I'd say garlic. I use garlic in just about every sauce, salsa, stir-fry or soup I make. I love it for its flavor and I'm protecting my health while I tickle my taste buds-that's great news! Studies show garlic may lower breast, colon, stomach, throat and skin cancer risks. It's heart-healthy, too, as it's been shown to prevent clotting. Here are some kitchen tricks to help retain garlic's cancer-fighting properties and some delicious garlic-packed recipes to enjoy.

Healthier Halloween Treats

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I love throwing Halloween parties. I think the key to hosting a good family-friendly Halloween party is serving good food and having a fun activity for the kids (after they’ve finished trading candy, of course). This year we’ll make Spooky Fruit Faces, a super-fun craft for the kids to do while the adults sneak a peanut butter cup or two. For dinner, I’ll serve Healthy Halloween Recipes with an orange-and-black theme.

4 favorite fall power salads

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The weather may be cooling off but salad season is definitely not over. In fact, some of my favorite fall recipes are salads because there’s a huge variety of vegetables that are still fresh—from broccoli and cabbage to spinach and mixed greens. These dinner salads come together quickly and are an easy and delicious way to make good use of all the produce I get from my farm share. Plus with a little protein a salad is substantial enough for dinner and satisfies my hunger. To make our dinner complete, I just warm up a hunk of my favorite crusty bread and pour some wine. Here are 4 great dinner-salad recipes starring fresh fall produce...