Delicious Low-Calorie Treats for Spring

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Shrimp cocktail isn't just for parties. Sure, you have to pay a little more for good jumbo shrimp, but the indulgence and healthfulness of the dish makes it all worth it. You can buy prepared cocktail sauce or whip together your own sauce, using extra zesty horseradish to give it a kick. The high protein shrimp will fill you up and keep you satisfied for a long time, and the sauce will satisfy your need for a flavorful experience.

Saute up some zucchini. Slice your zucchini thin, and chop up a clove of garlic, a bit of fresh basil, and a Roma tomato. Drizzle a teensy bit of olive oil in your skillet and sauté the garlic, tomato, and zucchini just until al dente. Squeeze half a lemon on it all and enjoy! The flavor will be magnificent, the fiber will fill you up, the veggies are good for you, and the whole thing low in calories.

Go Greek with this sure-fire salad. The key to this salad is to spread the ingredients with the strongest flavors throughout the dish, making it possible to use less of them. Mince half of a clove of garlic and three whole (but pitted) kalamata olives. Mix with a tablespoon of olive oil and a tablespoon of vinegar, just enough to dress your salad. Fill your bowl with any low cal veggies you like – tomatoes, greens, celery, peppers, carrots – and drizzle this amazingly good and potent dressing over them. Grind fresh black pepper over the top, and add a sprinkle of strongly flavored cheese of your choice.

Try new low cal recipes every week, adding to your regular repetoir such that you phase out heavy winter foods and bring in the light spring foods.