These recipe makeovers, conducted in the ConAgra Foods® test kitchens, show the "before" and the flavorful "after" results of implementing healthful cooking techniques and ingredient changes.
You can use these recipes to guide client discussions about appetizing ways to reduce fat, cholesterol, and calories while preserving the taste and texture of the original recipes.
See Our Recipe Makeovers >Our variety of healthier recipes can help you and your clients control carbohydrates, lower calories, and maintain a healthy heart. Each recipe has been reviewed and approved by the ConAgra Foods® nutrition experts to ensure it meets our specific health criteria. See some of our most popular recipes on the ReadySetEat™ Healthier Quick Meals board on Pinterest.
ConAgra Foods registered dietitians selected these recipes based on specific nutrition criteria. These criteria were developed by the ConAgra Foods dietitians and nutritionists and are based on various authoritative and regulatory sources, including the Dietary Guidelines for Amerricans, 2010 and authoritative statements from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The dietitian-selected recipes are initially reviewed to ensure that they meet the following nutrition criteria per serving:
The recipes in the Calorie Control, Carbohydrate Control, and Heart Healthy Collections meet additional nutrition parameters:
These recipes also meet the taste-appeal factor desired by ConAgra Foods registered dietitians and consumers. Created by the ConAgra Foods chefs and culinary experts, these recipes are a helpful resource when counseling clients about small changes. These criteria are very similar to the guidelines ConAgra Foods uses for developing recipes for its many convenient meal items.
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