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o
d
G O O D a n d h e a l t h y
THE BOTTOM LINE: Compared to our
Better Homes and Gardens
classic macaroni and
cheese, this version has:
40
% less fat,
34
% less sodium, and
30
% fewer calories.
what
makes it
better
COLORFUL VEGGIES
Broccoli boosts the
bone-building calcium
and the infection-
fighting vitamin C in
this dish.
REAL CHEESE
Subsituting reduced-
fa t cheddar fo r regular
cheese brings down
fa t grams w ithout
sacrificing flavor.
W HOLE GRAIN
PASTA Manage your
weight w ith whole
grain options rich in
hunger-squelching
fiber and protein. See
“ Spotlight on Whole
Grain Pasta,”
page
18 8
.
FRESH HERBS
Snipped parsley or
oregano adds lively
taste and aroma and
increases the appeal
o f healthful eating.
B E T T E R B R E A D
C R U M B S
A crunchy topping on
mac is a must. These
crumbled pieces of
whole wheat baguette
bump up both fiber
and protein.
m
a c
a n d
c n e e s e
Nothing-to-it
substitutions give this
by
richard
swearinger
classic comfort dish a
w ith JEANNE AMBROSE
photos ANDY LYONS
healthier spin: less fat,
food styling
jill
lust
fresh veggies, the same
recipe LAURA MARZEN, R.D.
cheesy goodness.
1 8 6 MARCH 2010 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
