How many times in your life has someone told you to make sure you “eat your veggies” every day? Many of us probably remember doing our best to avoid eating them as children, mainly because we thought they tasted terrible. As adults, we may harbor some of those same feelings about veggies. We know we need to eat them though, especially since they provide excellent sources of vitamins and minerals. This makes veggies an important part of both healthy diets and weight loss plans. And vegetable-haters can now rejoice! There are plenty of ways to prepare veggies so they taste great. This recipe for marinated veggies, for example, makes for a delicious side dish that you can enjoy while you’re losing weight, and which your entire family can enjoy for its health benefits. They're so tasty, you may even forget you don't like veggies!

If you like seafood, then you’re really going to enjoy this tilapia recipe. Tilapia is tasty and inexpensive. It also offers a powerful and natural source of protein. These qualities make this fish an excellent menu choice when you’re losing weight. This recipe is also very easy to prepare. When paired up with a delicious arugula or other green salad, this scrumptious tilapia recipe is a complete - and simple - dinner you can enjoy while you’re dieting to lose weight.

If you’re looking for a cool and tasty veggie snack to enjoy during these last few weeks of summer, then this recipe certainly fits the bill. It’s very simple and takes hardly any time to prepare. Even better? It’s very healthy and filling. The recipe includes cucumbers, which are great vegetables to include in your diet when you’re losing weight.

Many dieters worry about having to give up desserts when they’re following diet plans for weight loss. It is true that you need to cut sugars and refined carbohydrates from your diet in order to achieve your weight loss goals. However, you can still enjoy delicious and healthy dessert alternatives which may satisfy your craving for sweets. If you like peanut butter cookies, then you’re going to like this lighter version, too. These Peanut Butter Drops taste great and they’re easy to bake. Since they are low in calories and carbs, you can enjoy them, guilt free, even when you’re losing weight.

Does a filling and tasty breakfast to start your day sound good to you? If you’re looking for a scrumptious breakfast that you can enjoy, even while you’re losing weight, then you’re going to love this recipe. It combines the protein from eggs and the vitamins and minerals from vegetables into one healthy breakfast. Even better? This recipe is low in calories and low in carbs, so you can enjoy it guilt-free.

Now that the warmer weather is here, you may be ready to fire up your grill. Even when you're losing weight, you can still find plenty of healthy recipes to grill and enjoy. This recipe for spicy chicken breasts is delicious and simple to prepare. Grilled chicken also makes a good protein choice if you're following low-carb and low calorie diet plans.

Warmer weather often calls for pool parties, cookouts, and other outdoor activities. When planning for food at your outdoor events, you may be at a loss as to what snacks you can serve - and eat - while losing weight. You'll be glad to learn there are plenty of delicious snacks which fit into your own diet plans while satisfying your guests, such as this recipe for Pepper Poppers. Better still? No one ever has to know this snack is low in carbs and calories because it tastes great!

When you’re trying to lose weight, you already know that you should avoid fried, starchy and greasy foods. Of course, you still crave them. However, since weight loss is your priority, then you will be glad to know there are tasty and healthy alternatives available to help you with your less-than-healthy cravings. This recipe for zucchini hash browns offers a healthy and tasty alternative to the starchy and carb-filled kind made from potatoes.

Whether you are planning a feast for the holiday weekend or for a festive family get-together, this low-carb and low calorie meal is sure to be a hit! These recipes provide plenty of protein and vegetables so they fit in perfectly with most low-carb diet plans. This allows you to enjoy a delicious holiday feast, guilt-free, and to stay on track with your weight loss goals.

Spring is finally here, which means we'll start seeing some nicer weather soon! As the temperatures become warmer, you may be thinking about changing your diet. A fresh, cool salad tastes great any time of the year, but seems to taste even better during the spring and summer months. Low-carb and low calorie salads make good meal options, as part of healthy and balanced diet plans, when you're losing weight.