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Your New Year's Resolution Recipes

Have a healthy 2013 starting on day one

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These recipes not only cut back on fat, but add lots of nutritional value.

If you've resolved to eat healthier foods in the new year, we hope these easy-to-prepare dishes will help keep you motivated well past January. We focused on tasty recipes that don't just cut back on fat, but add lots of nutritional value with ingredients such as leafy greens, beets and ginger. Try a few, and give your post-holiday body a fresh and healthy start.

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1. Pastel Omelet With Shiitake Mushrooms, Goat Cheese and Fresh Herbs by Michel Nischan and Mary Goodbody

Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner, this is a satisfying low-fat and high-protein omelet. Use low-fat goat cheese and egg whites to cut the fat even more.

Per serving: 261 calories, 5g saturated fat, 9g carbohydrates, 20g protein, 3g fiber

2. Classic Spinach Salad by Ann and Scott Goodfellow

Besides the iron in spinach, this salad includes eggs for protein, and avocado and almonds for healthy fat.

Per serving: 282 calories, 5g saturated fat, 11g carbohydrates, 11g protein, 5g fiber 

3. Berry Smoothies by Joe Piscatella

For a quick breakfast on the go and a healthy start to the day, try this energizing, low-carb berry smoothie.

Per serving: 88 calories, 0g saturated fat, 19g carbohydrates, 4g protein , 1g fiber

4. Shaved Fennel, Lemon and Arugula Salad With Pan-Seared Salmon by Diane Morgan

Salmon can help lower cholesterol and the risk of heart disease. Paired with arugula and simple seasoning, you have a delicious health-conscious meal.

Per serving: 543 calories, 8g saturated fat, 8g carbohydrates, 31g protein, 3g fiber

5. Crunchy Nut Granola by Karen Graham

Make your own granola at home with dried fruits and nuts, then eat it plain or mix it into yogurt for a yummy parfait.

Per serving: 429 calories, 4g saturated fat, 58g carbohydrates, 11g protein, 8g fiber

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6. Escarole and Cannellini Bean Soup by Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli

Cannellini beans pack this traditional soup with fiber and hearty flavor.

Per Serving: 501 calories, 5g saturated fat, 59g carbohydrates, 20g protein, 16g fiber

7. Get-Up-and-Go-Juice From the Pump Energy Food by Steve and Elena Kapelonis

Carrots, beets and ginger all can help your liver rid your body of toxins. Stay away from chemically enhanced energy drinks and make your own!

Per Serving: 140 calories, 5g fat, 31g carbohydrates, 4g protein, 7g fiber

8. Crunchy Kale by Fran McCullough

Instead of throwing it into a shake or a salad, be creative with your cooking and serve it with a crunch. It's great as a snack or a side dish with additions such as hot sauce or pine nuts.

Per serving: 5.5g fat, 4.7g carbohydrates, 2.6g fiber

9. Artichoke Salad by Victoria Blashford-Snell and Brigitte Hafner

This is a delicious combination of peppery arugula and hearty artichoke that you can serve as a side or topped with grilled chicken as main dish.

Per Serving: 169 calories, 2g saturated fat, 18g carbohydrates, 8g protein, 9g fiber

10. Gingery Pears in Green Tea by Judith Finlayson

Here's a light dessert full of disease-fighting antioxidants. The pears are cooked in ginger and green tea, and can be topped with vanilla yogurt, either chilled or frozen.

Per Serving: 170 calories, 0g saturated fat, 45g carbohydrates, 1g protein, 6g fiber

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