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These healthy substitutions can help you cut down on sodium, sugar, saturated fats, trans fats and cholesterol, with little, if any, difference in taste. Smart substitutions can help you maintain an overall healthy eating pattern, even when dining out. For Recipes You can make many of your favorite recipes healthier by using lower-fat or no-fat ingredients. These healthy substitutions can help you cut down on saturated or trans fats, while noticing little, if any, difference in taste. Instead of...

Makes: 7 servings Serving Size: 1/2 cup Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray 4 Wedges Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss Cheese 1 Tbsp canola oil 1/2 cup onion(s) (finely diced) 1 tsp Smart Balance margarine 8 oz white (button) mushrooms (sliced) 1/8 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 cup low sodium vegetable broth 2 tsp Cornstarch 2 tsp cold water 1/4 cup 1% milk 2 (14.5oz) cans of no-salt-added canned cut green beans (drained) 1 cup...

Makes: 4 servings Ingredients: 1 cup short-grain brown rice (uncooked) 1 Tbsp. olive oil 2 garlic cloves (chopped) 1 red onion (peeled and finely chopped) 1 Tbsp. curry powder 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped) 2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth Salt and black pepper to taste 1 cup dried apricots (chopped) 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (toasted) Directions Rinse the rice well. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy saucepan. Add the...