When you’re counting calories, it’s always a challenge to find ways to punch up the flavor without adding too many extra calories. Here are some of my favorite low cal — I don’t know what to call them — let’s just say these are some surprising low-cal ways to add extra flavor to any meal.

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Seriously. I have no idea how this one slipped by me. I love yogurt. I’m a yogurt addict. Sometimes I eat three or four containers a day. My usual fare is Dannon Light and Fit Carb and Sugar Control. With 60 cals and 5 grams of protein, it’s got just about the right calorie to [...]

I’m usually not a huge fan of egg salad. But a few weeks ago, I came across Trader Joe’s egg white salads. Now, I’m addicted. I eat one (or sometimes two) containers a day. And at 100-140 calories and 14-16 grams of protein per container, it fits perfectly into my high protein low carb lifestyle.
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Now that fall is here, I often find myself craving a steaming hot bowl of soup. One of my absolute favorites is a modified Italian Wedding Soup. Reminds me of grandma’s house (but without all the fat and carbs of her recipe!) First, a little history lesson for you. I’m ashamed to say I didn’t know where “Italian Wedding Soup” got it’s name.