A Hearty, Healthy Easter Feast

March 19, 2010
Antonis Achilleos
Switch out fat-laden candy for this healthy, mouthwatering lunch.
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The secret to an easy Easter

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Your Easter basket is probably full of candy, chocolate, and other diet disasters—consider trading it in for a delicious but not-so-decadent holiday lunch. The rich flavors of this meal will satisfy your need to indulge, but the variety of seasonal, fresh food will keep your diet on track.

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Poppy seed fruit salad

Start your meal with this sweet but waist-friendly appetizer. The delicious combination of fresh fruit provides plenty of antioxidants, beta carotene, and vitamin C. Just a dab of yogurt and poppy seed dressing creates a creamy—but low-fat—topping.

Try this recipe:Poppy seed Fruit Salad

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Roast lamb with peppers and mint gremolata

Splurge a little this Easter and enjoy tender lamb. Though high in fat, it is an excellent source of protein and essential B vitamins. Lamb also contains niacin, which is thought to protect against Alzheimer's disease. A variety of bell peppers and lycopene-rich tomatoes ups the antioxidant levels and adds color to the plate. The tangy gremolata finishes the dish, completing this hearty, spicy meal.

Try this recipe:Roast Lamb with Peppers and Mint Gremolata

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Blueberry-lemon sorbet

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End your meal with delicious, homemade sorbet—it's just 83 calories a serving. It's hard to believe that this frosty treat helps prevent age-related memory loss and cell damage, thanks to the antioxidant-rich blueberries. And with about 4 grams of fiber per cup, you're well on your way to your daily recommended 25 grams.

Try this recipe:Blueberry-Lemon Sorbet

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