At Cooking Light, we believe that carbs are neither bad nor good, and we need a balance of healthy foods in our diets. Instead of avoiding carbs altogether, we recommend choosing carbs wisely, and this issue helps you do that with ease. The recipes in Cooking Light Carb-Smart Recipes feature a wide variety of minimally processed whole grains, whole fruits, and plenty of fresh vegetables.
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EDITOR’S LETTER
WHAT HEALTHY MEANS NOW
BRAN MUFFIN MAKEOVER • Compared to a bran muffin at your favorite coffee shop, our whole-grain version saves 220 calories, 12g total fat, 30g total carbs, and 11g total sugar.
CONTROL THE CARB CURVE • Balance your body with better carb choices to stay fueled and focused all day long.
EAT TO IMPROVE GUT HEALTH • Experts are still unraveling the full potential of the microbiome as it relates to overall health, but it’s clear that there is a connection between the foods you eat and the health of your gut.
WAKE-UP CALL • START YOUR DAY WITH A FILLING MIX OF LEAN PROTEIN, HEALTHY FAT, AND WHOLE-GRAIN CARBS.
LET’S DO LUNCH • REPLACE SANDWICHES AND FRIES WITH LOW-CARB, HIGH-PROTEIN, EASY-TO-PACK LUNCHES WHEN YOU NEED A MIDDAY MEAL TO GO.
WHAT’S FOR DINNER • SOLVE THE DINNERTIME DILEMMA WITH LOWER-CARB RECIPES THAT FOCUS ON SEAFOOD, POULTRY, LEAN MEATS, AND PLANT PROTEINS.
ON THE SIDE • ROUND OUT YOUR MEALS WITH CRISP SALADS AND FRESH VEGGIES, OR LET THESE SIDE DISHES TAKE CENTER STAGE ON THE PLATE.
STARTERS & SNACKS • TURN TO THESE PROTEIN-POWERED, LOW-CARB NIBBLES WHEN YOU NEED A BOOST BETWEEN MEALS OR WHEN YOU’RE CREATING AN EASY APPETIZER PLATTER.
SMART BITES • SATISFY YOUR SWEET TOOTH WITH BITE-SIZE DESSERTS THAT PACK A LOT OF FLAVOR IN A LOW-CARB PACKAGE.
RECIPE INDEX • COOKING LIGHT | CARB-SMART RECIPES
