Roast Turnips with Sweet Potatoes and Apples

I saw some purple topped turnips at the store yesterday and decided to give them a try. Turnips are rich in vitamin C, beta carotene and insoluble fiber. They are also a good source of lutein, phosphorus and calcium. I decided to just simply roast these with some sweet potatoes and apples and add a bit of kick via cayenne pepper, balsamic vinegar and walnuts. You can throw this together in a few minutes and it makes a filling and satisfying side dish.

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Baked Shrimp Wontons with Peanut Sauce

This tasty dish feels like a restaurant treat, but is quick and easy to make at home. Baking the wontons instead of frying makes them crispy, crunchy, and healthy. Craig actually invented the filling for these, which is simply shrimp, carrots and cabbage. This nutritious combo packs a ton of protein, vitamins and minerals and avoids added fat and salt. At only 36 calories each, these can be a guilt-free appetizer, snack or main dish. Whip these up for your next party or potluck and they will be a huge hit!

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Wholesome Wednesday Links!

• Not only does President Obama lend his trainer to the White House staff, but they are encouraged to take lunch time workouts! - NY Times
• Camel's milk is being touted for it's medicinal properties, would you try it? - HuffPo
• 10 mood boosting foods - Health.com
• Coffee reduces stroke risk in women - WebMD

Lasagna with Spinach and Chicken Sausage

Lasagna is an ultimate comfort food, but generally far from a healthy choice. This is my cleaner version of a classic lasagna and I've tried to make easy substitutions to decrease the fat, calories and sodium while increasing the protein and fiber.

This recipe makes one large 10" x 14" tray - but another idea is to buy two smaller 8" x 8" aluminum trays, make one and freeze the other. This gives you a great meal you can easily defrost anytime and eliminates the possibility of over indulgence.

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Honey-Lime Roast Chicken

Roast chicken is a simple and impressive meal that can please a crowd. Instead of traditional lemon, I rubbed this chicken with lime olive oil, honey and cumin and stuffed the cavity with fresh limes. Accented with some onions, this dish is complex and comforting. Roasting time is dependent on the size of the chicken, the general rule is 20 minutes per pound. I used lime infused olive oil to rub the chicken, but you can easily add some fresh lime juice as detailed below.

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