Fennel is known to taste almost like licorice-flavored celery — crisp and crunchy with a pronounced flavor when raw. Some people love it right away; others need to taste it a few times first. So do a good deed and try this recipe out on someone who’s never had it before — they may be surprised by the new flavor.

Cabbage isn’t just a boring Irish side dish served with corned beef. It’s a great addition to Asian dishes—like this perfect summer salad.  Not to mention, cabbage is high in fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and iron. But the best part about this salad? If you don’t put the dressing on, it can last in the fridge all week without going bad. Which means it’s perfect for all the single ladies (and men) tired of cooking for one every night.

If you’ve been following Rachel, our new Skinny Size Me blogger, you know how amazingly successful she’s been with weight loss in just a few short weeks!  One of the reasons is that she’s still been able to enjoy some of her favorite dishes—like Chicken Milanese.

Nothing hits the spot quite like a cold, refreshing smoothie on a hot summer day. But although they appear healthy, many restaurant or coffee shop versions of smoothies can be surprisingly high in calories and sugar. Even the most innocent-sounding ones can pack 400-500 calories and 100 grams of carbohydrates.

For dieters with a savory tooth like me, it’s not giving up the chocolate cake and sugar cookies that’s the hardest, it’s passing on the greasy French fries, onion rings, potato chips and other salty side dishes that are oh-so delicious. Most days, you can keep your wits about you and say, “I’ll just have the side salad, please” or “hold the chips.” But on days when your will power is wilting, head home and make these perfectly seasoned steak fries—without an ounce of guilt.

Fresh corn on the cob might be one of my favorite things about summer. From fond childhood memories of who-can-husk-it-the-fastest in mom’s kitchen, to the perfect mixture of salt, and pepper on a steaming hot cob — it’s one food I never complained about eating.....

I was recently spending time with a friend who’s trying to drop a few pounds for summer. When she reached into the fridge for her afternoon snack, she pulled out sliced bell peppers and celery sticks and a container of hummus. Then she scooped out about a ½ cup of the hummus into a bowl for herself — diet trap!

You know it’s summer when you smell the neighborhood bbqs in the air. Besides the awesome aroma, grilling offers us a health advantage over other forms of food preparation because it’s a low-fat cooking method....

I, like so many girls, was obsessed with “healthy” soft-serve ice creams – Tasti-D-Lite, Pinkberry, Red Mango. Although it’s a healthy upgrade from, say, Haagen-Daaz, it’s still not the best snack option out there — it lacks fiber and protein and, therefore, won’t fill you up. (This can be a reason why when the late-afternoon rolls around poor meal choices are made.) Additionally, some fro-yo options can actually pack in more calories and sugar than regular ice cream!

A mac and cheese recipe, which tends to conjure up thoughts of fattening comfort food, may seem off-limits for Skinny in the City. But as you’ll see in this recipe, you can easily whip up a healthier, fiber-rich version of this meal that won’t break the calorie bank.