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Fruitcake Trifle
The monounsaturated fats in this dessert's hazelnuts are super satiating. Trust us: You'll want seconds—but maybe not until tomorrow.
By Marissa Goldberg
Rosemary and Thyme Walnuts
Even the girl who has it all could use an energy boost. Walnuts' protein will keep her going strong.
By Larraine Perri
Four-Cheese Pasta with Cauliflower
By Stephanie Clarke, R.D. and Willow Jarosh, R.D.
Pistachio Brittle
Offer your pals an excuse to snack and relax. Pistachios' potassium can lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Get ready to hear "Mmm
ahhh."
By Larraine Perri
Shrimp and Grits Cakes
Shrimp are a great go-to for lowfat protein. Opt for those farmed in the United States: Foreign farms use potentially harmful antibiotics and chemicals.
By Robin Schempp
Cider-Cinnamon Brussels Sprouts
This slightly sweet side pairs well with pork or chicken, and a serving offers about 3/4 of your daily need for vitamin C.
By Emily Malone
Speakeasy Sparkler
Meyer lemons, a cross between lemons and oranges, start to ripen in November. They add a deliciously fragrant sweet-and-sour note to this cocktail.
By Robin Schempp
Goat Cheese-Stuffed Peppadews
The bite-size sweet red peppers in this recipe are a tasty, low-cal vehicle for delicious cheese; plus, their mild heat can help warm you up from the inside out as the temperature begins to drop.
By Robin Schempp
Parsnip-Leek Soup with Lump Crab
A high-in-folate parsnip looks like a funky carrot, but this root veggie is sweeter and slightly nutty.
By Robin Schempp
Apple-Walnut-Ginger Galette
One slice of this classic dessert can pack 480 calories, 22 grams fat and 35 g sugar. (No, that's not á la mode.) Crust in time for the holidays.
By Stephanie Clarke and Willow Jarosh
Linguine with Italian Tuna and White Beans
Be a bean counter! The new USDA guidelines recommend having 1 1/2 cups of legumes weekly for their protein, fiber, iron and more. This hearty, lightly tangy dish gets you a third of the way to your goal.
By Georgia Downard
Seafood Paella with Edamame
Soybeans are the only complete vegetable protein, delivering all nine of the amino acids that help build fat-burning muscle.
By Georgia Downard
Chicken and Chickpea Stew
Talk about a lean bean! Adding about 1/2 cup of filling high-fiber chickpeas to your daily diet can cut your consumption of fatty foods, a study in the journal Appetite finds.
By Georgia Downward
Shirred Eggs with Black-Eyed Pea Salsa and Collard Greens
Are you flush with folate? Too-low levels are linked with osteoporosis, depression and more. Black-eyed peas are a top source of the vitamin.
By Georgia Downard
Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad
Black beans are a tasty nonmeat source of iron, which is key to high energy and strong immunity.
By Georgia Downard
Butternut Squash, Spinach and Goat Cheese Pizza
By Stephanie Clarke and Willow Jarosh
Greek Feta Burger
Condiments deliver flavor but often a lot of calories. A light yogurt sauce supplies healthy zip.
By Marge Perry
Sicilian Turkey Burger
Capers give these burgers zing—and cancer protection, too: They help prevent the formation of carcinogens that can occur when meat gets charred.
By Marge Perry
Buffalo Chicken Burger
A bit of blue cheese in each patty ups the chicken's savoriness without adding much fat or calories.
By Marge Perry
Ranch Bison Burger
Bison contains choline, a nutrient that may help keep stress at bay.
By Marge Perry