This recipe is courtesy of veganyumyum.com
Serves 2-3
1 Block Tofu, extra firm, 14 oz
Sweet Chili Lime Sauce
3 Tbs Sugar
3 Tbs Reduced Sodium Tamari (or soy sauce)
1 3/4 Tbs Fresh Lime Juice
1/2 Zest of the Lime
1/2 tsp Red Chili Flakes (or 1-2 fresh hot chilies, minced)
1 Clove Garlic, pressed, optional
1/4 tsp Salt
4 Mint Leaves, chiffonaded
Quinoa*
3/4 Cup Quinoa, rubbed/rinsed in cool water, drained
1/2 Zest Lime
2 Bruised Cardamom Pods, optional
1 Tiny Stick of Cinnamon (a broken piece of a larger stick), optional
1/4 tsp Salt
1 1/3 Cup Water
*Other options: For brown rice, adjust water to 1 1/2 …

This recipe is courtesy of Ellie Krieger
Ingredients

cooking spray
20 crackers, whole-grain, saltine-like, pulsed in a food processor to fine crumbs (about 1/2 cup)
2 1/2 cup(s) cereal, cornflakes, pulsed in a food processor to fine crumbs (about 1/2 cup)
2 tablespoon sesame seeds
3/4 teaspoon pepper, cayenne
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 large egg white(s)
1 cup(s) yogurt, low-fat plain
1 tablespoon mustard, dijon-style
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 chicken breast halves, bone in, skin removed, rinsed and patted dry
4 chicken, thighs, bone in, skin removed, rinsed and patted dry

Preparation
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking …

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Here are a few of the highlights:
1. Know yourself. Find a healthy way to cook and eat that works for you. If you love a large, sit-down dinner, for example, ignore conventional wisdom that says it’s best to eat lots of small meals (just be sure not to snack all day if you plan to feast at night).
Plan for pitfalls. If, say, you often nosh while you work, bring in a healthy snack from …

The Real Simple website features easy methods to cook healthier,  including:

Broiling - Hoisin-Glazed Chicken with Cabbage Slaw
Steaming - Steamed Fish and Vegetables
Poaching - Tortellini Soup
Wrapping - Scallops in Parchment
Pureeing - Butternut Squash Soup

Take a look and try out some of the sample recipes!

Wholesome snacks give children nutrients and energy between meals. Here are a few ideas:

Make a “trail mix” by mixing a few whole grain breakfast cereals with dried fruit
Sprinkle parmesan cheese over popcorn and serve with a glass of low fat milk*
Cut up fruit (like oranges or bananas) to dip into low fat yogurt
Steam vegetables (like baby carrots or broccoli) and dunk them in light ranch dressing
Offer vanilla wafers, graham crackers or mini muffins with a glass of low fat milk

Be mindful when you grocery shop. Don’t buy anything that you …