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  • Coffee-Shop Swaps That'll Save You Hundreds of Calories!

    Skip the overpriced, over-caloried specialty drinks at coffee shops. DIY with these simple diet-friendly recipes, courtesy of Hungry Girl...Mocha-Coco SwappuccinoEntire recipe (about 16 oz.): 120 calories, 4.5g fat, 24mg sodium, 21g carbs, 4g fiber, 8g sugars, 2.5g proteinThe Starbucks version of this drink has more than three times the calories and fat grams. Eeks! So not worth it...Ingredients:2 tsp. shredded sweetened coconut, roughly chopped2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder1 tbsp. fat-free non-dairy powdered creamer1 tsp. instant coffee granules1 tsp. ...

  • Mall Madness: Survive the Food Court with These Five Smart Choices!

    Don't go up a pants size before you get a chance to wear those new pants! Check out these safe mall food court picks from Hungry Girl...Nonfat Soft-Serve Frozen YogurtSoft-serve fro yo is everywhere these days, and if you stick with the fat-free kind, it's definitely a much better pick than ice cream. Just watch those portions! While it might be served in a 4-oz. cup, your treat can easily have another 4 oz. swirled on top of that. The toppings can add up really fast, too. Fresh fruit (not fruit in sugary syrup) or sprinkles are the way to go. ...

  • Hot Couples: Two-Ingredient Guilt-Free Go-Tos!

    Check out these FIVE super-easy food duos that also happen to be VERY low in fat and calories! Hungry Girl has you covered with everything from breakfast to dessert...The Egg Mug ClassicEntire recipe: 125 calories, 1.5g fat, 547mg sodium, 3.5g carbs, 0g fiber, 2.5g sugars, 20g proteinWe make this breakfast all the time, and we're betting you will too. ...

  • Guilt-Free Comfort-Food Finds!

    Comfort food doesn't have to come with a high-calorie price tag -- or require hours of slaving away at the stove. These Hungry Girl finds are proof. Happy chewing!MorningStar Farms Veggie Corn Dogs 1 corn dog: 150 calories, 2.5g fat, 470mg sodium, 26g carbs, 3g fiber, 8g sugars, 8g proteinThese frozen meatless corn dogs taste so close to the real thing, you'll swear you're eating a full-on fatty-fat county-fair corn dog! But we promise these pups are completely guilt-free. P.S. ...

  • Restaurant Appetizer Do-Overs

    Why waste hundreds (sometimes THOUSANDS) of calories on a meal STARTER? Get your restaurant appetizer fix at home with these guilt-free remakes, courtesy of Hungry Girl...Sassy Wonton Tacos1/4th of recipe (2 wonton tacos): 96 calories, 1g fat, 302mg sodium, 12.5g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 3g sugars, 8.5g proteinThis swap for the Chicken Wonton Tacos at Applebee's is a dead ringer for the original, but with a fraction of the fat and calories...Ingredients:8 small square wonton wrappers (often found with the tofu and refrigerated Asian products)1 cup bagged coleslaw mix2 tbsp. ...

  • Ice Cream for Weight Loss: 5 Guilt-Free Ways to Get Your Ice Cream Fix!

    While we love some of the light and low-fat ice cream on shelves, we're all about finding new products to add to our dessert rotation. Think outside the ice cream carton with these five fun picks, courtesy of Hungry Girl...Arctic Zero All Natural Frozen Desserts1/2 cup: 37 calories, 0g fat, 80mg sodium, 6g carbs, 2g fiber, 5g sugars, 3.4g proteinNeed ice cream but don't want to stick to a single (small) serving? This ice-cream-like frozen dessert is for YOU. ...

  • Low-Cal Cinco De Mayo Recipes That'll Fool Everyone!

    Break out the sombreros and get ready to party! Here are three no-guilt Mexican-style appetizers that taste just as delicious as the standard high-calorie versions, courtesy of Hungry Girl!Holy Moly Guacamole1/6th of recipe (about 1/3 cup): 78 calories, 3g fat, 320mg sodium, 10.5g carbs, 3.5g fiber, 4g sugars, 3.5g proteinOur guacamole has half the calories and a quarter of the fat of regular guac. The secret ingredient? Peas! We're not so great with secrets...Ingredients:One 15-oz. ...

  • Calorie-Slashing Coffee Talk: 5 Simple Tweaks and Swaps!

    Save hundreds of calories at your favorite coffee shops, courtesy of Hungry Girl...STARBUCKSTweak It! Caramel Macchiato If you have your heart set on a Caramel Macchiato, go for the "Skinny" version. A regular 16-oz. Grande with standard 2% milk has 240 calories and 7g fat. The "Skinny" version tastes just as good (really!), and you'll save 100 calories and 6g fat. If you'd rather go with something simple (and virtually calorie-free!), we HIGHLY recommend the Veranda Blonde coffee -- the lighter roast hit stores earlier this year. ...

  • Amazing Chocolate Recipes for 200 Calories or Less!

    Chocolate is the most craved food in America. When you need some, don't cave in to super-high-calorie treats. Check out these guilt-free chocolicious recipes from Hungry Girl!Best of My Lava Chocolate Cake1/4th of recipe (1 lava cake): 182 calories, 4.5g fat, 433mg sodium, 32g carbs, 1.5g fiber, 18g sugars, 4g proteinPortion-controlled chocolate cake with a gooey warm center... SCORE!IngredientsFilling:1/2 tbsp. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips1 tsp. fat-free liquid creamer1/2 tsp. ...

  • 5 Sneaky Ways to Add Good-for-You Foods to Your Diet!

    Check out these surprising, delicious food tricks from Hungry Girl...Canned Pure Pumpkin When working with boxed baking mixes, from brownies to cakes, forget about the oil, eggs, and any other fatty ingredients the directions might call for. All you need is a 15-ounce can of pure pumpkin. When you mix the two together, you get a thick batter that bakes up perfectly and tastes decadent, but it has WAY less fat and fewer calories than traditional baked goods. Just remember to use canned PURE pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling (which is loaded with sugar and extra calories!). ...

  • Oversized Pasta Swaps (Huge Recipes with Under 400 Calories a Serving)!

    If you count calories and enjoy large portions, pasta is NOT your friend. But that's not the case with these recipes! Get the best bang for your buck with these large-and-in-charge noodle-y dishes, courtesy of Hungry Girl...Spaghetti Swap & Meatballs1/2 of recipe (2 cups squash with about 3/4 cup sauce and 3 meatballs): 327 calories, 6g fat, 775mg sodium, 45g carbs, 9g fiber, 19g sugars, 26g proteinSpaghetti squash is easy to work with and DELICIOUS. And with all the calories you save on pasta, you can splurge on the meatballs. Weeee!IngredientsSpaghetti:1 spaghetti squash (about 4 1/2 lb. ...

  • Five Filling Snacks with Less Than 200 Calories Each

    Check out FIVE low-calorie snacks you should add into rotation NOW, courtesy of Hungry Girl...Salsa-fied Tuna Stacks170 calories, 2g fatTuna on crackers doesn't have to be boring. Spice up this snack by mixing a 2.6-ounce packet of albacore tuna (in water) with 3 tablespoons of salsa. Instead of eating it on butter crackers, spread your tuna mixture on two large rice cakes. It's like a giant, crunchy, open-faced sandwich. And it's packed with protein -- around 20 grams of it -- which means it'll keep you feeling full for a long time. ...

  • Drive-Thru Makeovers: Lightened-Up Fast-Food Favorites!

    The classic fast-food meal -- a burger, fries, and a handheld apple pie. Add in a sugary soda, and you could easily be taking in an entire day's worth of calories and fat grams in one meal. Eeeks! Today we're taking on the drive-thru and giving you our SUPER swaps. Stick with a calorie-free beverage, and your entire meal will have less than 500 calories and 3 grams of fat. Delicious, guilt-free insanity!Hungry Mac 'Bella Stack BurgerEntire recipe: 234 calories, 2g fat, 946mg sodium, 45g carbs, 9.5g fiber, 12g sugars, 14.5g proteinYup, we're using mushrooms as a BURGER swap. ...

  • 4 Places Where Hidden Calories Lurk (and How to Avoid Them)

    It's a sneaky world out there. Just because some food or beverage SEEMS innocent, that doesn't mean it always is. Get the full scoop from Hungry Girl!CocktailsDrinks that look like dessert aren't the only ones loaded with fat and calories. (Although DEFINITELY watch out for those!) Take a strawberry daiquiri, for example. "But it has fruit in it," you might argue. "How bad could it really be?" That beverage has about 675 calories -- more than a Big Mac -- and 20 grams of sugar. Eeeks! An average-sized pina colada has around 17 grams of fat, and many places serve HUGE versions. ...

  • 5 Easy, Diet-Friendly Dessert Ideas

    You can have your cake and eat it, too -- and still fit into your pants. Hungry Girl is here to show you how...Sweet ShellsMini fillo shells are hidden gems in the freezer aisle. They aren't desserts on their own, but they're the perfect vehicles for miniature guilt-free treats. Just bake 'em according to the package instructions and then fill them with delicious, dessert-inspired goodies. Or fill them first, and THEN bake (depending on the recipe). Craving apple pie? It's all about chopped apple, cinnamon, and fat-free or light caramel dip. ...

  • No-Guilt Ways to Indulge on Valentine's Day

    Want to treat yourself without going overboard? Here are some sweet picks that'll capture your heart (and taste buds), courtesy of Hungry Girl...Choco-Pudding StrawberriesWhen it comes to Valentine's Day desserts, chocolate-covered strawberries are a great choice with about 45 calories each. But if you're the type who might eat a huge bowl of 'em, we've got a delicious swap for you. Grab a sugar-free chocolate pudding snack with 60 calories or less (like the kind by Jell-O) and a cup of strawberries. Then dip to your heart's delight. ...

  • Dining Out Without Filling Out: Survival Tips for Every Cuisine!

    Eating out can throw a wrench in your diet... but not if you know what to order. Hungry Girl is giving you the 411 on what to indulge in (and what to avoid at all costs) at all sorts of restaurants, so you'll be prepared for anything...ChineseStart your meal with soup -- a cup of hot & sour or egg drop soup usually has less than 100 calories and 2.5 - 3g fat. Even wonton soup has good stats -- about 140 calories and 5g fat per cup. And studies show that people who eat broth-based soup take in fewer calories throughout the day. ...

  • New Year, New Foods You've Gotta Try!

    Start off this year right with Hungry Girl's guilt-free food picks!

  • The Best Diet-Friendly Holiday Goodies on Supermarket Shelves!

    Treat yourself this holiday season without having to worry about packing on the pounds. Hungry Girl's got you covered with a slew of guilt-free holiday finds that everyone will love...

  • Everything You Need to Make No-Guilt Pizza!

    Pizza doesn't have to be off-limits. Just stick with Hungry Girl's smart picks below, and you can create delicious pizza with impressive nutritionals in no time!