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Fall is definitely here, which means apples are in season. Here’s a delicious shake recipe that’s like a little slice of home–homemade apple pie, that is!

1. Crush 4-6 ice cubes in a blender.
2. Add 10-12 0z. of water or 1% milk.
3. Add 4 baking apple slices.
4. Add 1 tsp. of cinnamon.
5. Add 1 scoop of LiveRite Vanilla Quicky Meal shake mix.
6. Blend and enjoy!

Lucille Roberts LiveRite weight loss shake mixes are available at all Lucille Roberts gyms for $19.99.

This is another pumpkin recipe recommendation from Nutritionist Natalie. Because not only is pumpkin in season, it’s great for you!

Photo by TasteofHome.com

Pumpkin Pudding

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup cold fat-free milk
• 1/3 cup canned pumpkin
• 2 tablespoons sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon fat-free whipped topping, divided
• 1-1/2 teaspoons fat-free caramel ice cream topping
• 1 teaspoon sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine milk and pumpkin.
2. Add pudding mix; whisk for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
3. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set.
4. Fold in 1/2 cup whipped topping.
5. Spoon into two dessert dishes.
6. Garnish with remaining whipped topping; drizzle with caramel topping and sprinkle with almonds. 

Yield: 2 servings.
Nutritional Analysis: 2/3 cup equals 117 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 362 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat-free milk.

(Recipe found at TasteofHome.com)

Photo by TasteofHome.com

Nutritionist Natalie* recommends this delicious recipe for curried pumpkin soup.

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tsp canola oil
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1-1/2 cups canned pumpkin
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 1tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
• Dash of pepper
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream or evaporated milk
• Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Directions

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, saute onion in oil until tender.
2. Add the broth, pumpkin, lemon juice, curry powder, sugar, salt if desired, and pepper.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Stir in cream; heat through.
6. Serve and garnish with parsley, if desired.

Yield: 4 servings (1 serving = 1 cup)

Diabetic Exchanges: One 1-cup serving (prepared with low-sodium broth and evaporated skim milk and without salt) equals 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat; also, 67 calories, 60 mg sodium, 3 mg cholesterol, 11 gm carbohydrate, 3 gm protein, 2 gm fat.

(Recipe from TasteofHome.com.)

*Reminder: You can ask Nutritionist Natalie all of your diet, nutrition, and weight loss questions online tonight from 8:30pm-9:30pm in our Women’s Weight Loss chat room.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! It breaks your fast from the night. Eating breakfast will get your metabolism going and get you started for the day. As busy as we are, we must always make time for breakfast! Here is one of my favorite guilt-free breakfasts that gives me energy and gets me going!

This delicious salad makes a great side dish, snack, or even main course as a source of protein and healthy fats. Best of all, it’s super easy to make!

Ingredients:

• 2 avocados, sliced
• 2 teaspoons of fruit vinegar
• 2 teaspoons of olive oil
• 1 small red pepper cut into small cubes (optional)

One serving of avocado = 1 cup sliced. (For calories and fat content, go here.) This recipe makes several servings, so save some for lunch tomorrow!

Recipe by Yancell Valle, Manager at Lucille Roberts Yonkers.

A refreshing, light, protein-packed meal!

Southwestern Bean Salad
Prep time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:
1 (15 oz.) can of black beans
1 (15 oz.) can of red kidney beans
1 (15 oz.) can of corn
1/2 cup chopped purple onions
3 fresh plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro
2 Tbsp. lime juice or one lime (about the amount of juice from one lime)
1 to 2 Tbsp. white vinegar
1 to 2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 to 1 teaspoon of sugar (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon of ground roasted cumin (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

Make sure to rinse and drain the beans if you are using canned beans. In a large bowl, combine the beans, corn, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, vinegar, cumin, and olive oil. Add sugar, salt, and pepper to taste. (The sugar will help balance the acidity from the tomatoes and lime juice.) Chill before serving.

Serves 6 to 8

Recipe by Nastazja Wasilewski, General Manager at Lucille Roberts Astoria.

What are you planning for dinner tonight? If you’re in the mood for Italian fare, try this easy recipe for Baked Veggie Ziti from Jill Foley, Assistant Manager at Lucille Roberts on Roosevelt Blvd. in Philadelphia. Jill studied nutrition in school, and her recipe includes whole wheat pasta, which is typically higher in fiber and lower in carbs than regular pasta, and of course lots of vegetables! Bon appetito!
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Ingredients:

• 1 box of whole wheat ziti (penne) pasta
• 1 jar of tomato sauce
• 8 oz. light mozzarella cheese
• 8 oz. part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1 red pepper, sliced
• 1 green pepper, sliced
• 8 oz. mushrooms (or any seasonal vegetable)
• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped, or garlic powder, to taste

Sautee veggies in a little olive oil until tender. Cook pasta until done. Add pasta, cheeses, and veggies in a casserole dish. Cover and bake at 350 for 1 hour.

Who says you can’t eat cheesecake when you’re on a diet? Ok, maybe not actual cheesecake, but we’ve got a shake recipe that tastes just as good as the real thing! Go ahead and indulge in this healthy treat!

1. Crush 4-6 ice cubes in a blender
2. Add 10-12 0z. of water or 1% milk
3. Add 4 frozen strawberries (no added syrup!)
4. Add 2 tbsp. reduced fat cream cheese
5. Add ¼ tsp. almond extract
6. Add 1 scoop of Lucille Roberts Live Rite Vanilla Quicky Meal shake mix
7. Blend and enjoy!

Lucille Roberts Live Rite weight loss shake mixes are available at all Lucille Roberts gyms for $19.99.

Summer is the perfect time for this tropical shake!

1. Crush 4-6 ice cubes in a blender.
2. Add 10-12 0z. of water or fat-free milk.
3. Add 1 ½ tbsp. shredded coconut.
4. Add 1 scoop of Live Rite Vanilla Quicky Meal diet shake mix.
5. Blend and enjoy!

Lucille Roberts Live Rite weight loss shake mixes are available at all Lucille Roberts gyms for $19.99.