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This brown rice crust is a healthier departure from the typical buttery flaky pastry. The crust recipe could even be repurposed when making pumpkin pie or savory tarts for a fun new twist.

Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche with Brown Rice Crust

It�s incredible how a few simple substitutions can make a world of difference in lightening up your favorite recipes. For this hamburger soup, I used a leaner ground beef and low-sodium, fat-free broth, along with plenty of veggies, to make this a guilt-free dish.

Lightened Up Hamburger Soup

"Once again, it�s zucchini to the rescue! If you simply must indulge in chocolate, this is the dessert I recommend. Zucchini contains quite a bit of potassium, which helps reduce blood pressure, so really, eating this cake is a calming practice."

Chocolate Lover's Zucchini Cake

My neighbors a couple of doors down have a pool, and every Memorial Day they invite a few of the neighbors over for swimming and grilling. They always make a corn and cream cheese dip that I tend to circle back to as I make my rounds. This version is inspired by that Memorial Day dip, but I replaced full-fat cream cheese with a lighter version and added more veggies.

Skinny Poolside Dip

One trend we've been watching for some time is chefs or food bloggers who take traditional or classic dishes and lighten them up to create something with more contemporary appeal. Such is the case with The Lighten Up Cookbook, by author Addie Gundry, who was also a winner of the TV Food Network's Cutthroat Kitchen in 2015. She obviously doesn't shy away from a challenge and in her new book she gives some classic American dishes a makeover.

Classics Get A Lighter Touch With Addie Gundry