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Inflammation is a major cause of heart-disease. Together with the oxidation of LDL ('bad' cholesterol) it often leads to the clogged arteries that result in heart failure. Fight inflammation with ginger. Apples contain antioxidants that have been shown to specifically fight the oxidation of LDL.

Make a quick lunch with this simple recipe that will have you licking your fingers and maybe even your bowl!

Bow tie pasta tossed with honey-soy marinated chicken, red bell peppers, and scallions. A quick Asian-inspired weeknight dinner with a sweet, tangy, savory glaze.

Rice cakes topped with reduced-fat cream cheese, mandarin oranges, kiwi, and fresh strawberries. A colorful, low-fat no-cook snack ready in 10 minutes.

Asparagus—along with avocado, kale and Brussels sprouts—is a particularly rich source of glutathione, a detoxifying compound that helps break down carcinogens and other harmful compounds. It is also packed with antioxidants, ranking high for its ability to neutralize cell-damaging free radicals.

If you are looking for a tofu recipe, you should try it, you will love it. Enjoy.

A no-cook overnight oat parfait layered with vanilla yogurt, crushed pineapple, almonds, and fresh strawberries. Bircher muesli meets meal prep in this grab-and-go breakfast.

Asian vegetable fried rice with broccoli, red pepper, bamboo shoots, and straw mushrooms stir-fried in sesame oil with soy sauce. A low-fat, five-ingredient side dish or light main using frozen mixed vegetables.

Whole apples hollowed and stuffed with spiced chestnut puree, raisins, and maple syrup, then baked in white wine. An elegant vegan fall dessert.

Black beans and fettuccine topped with a spiced ketchup-tomato sauce, steamed broccoli, and colorful bell peppers. A low-calorie vegetarian pasta that feeds a crowd.

A creamy, low-calorie vegetable chowder with broccoli, mushrooms, corn, and pimiento in a light chicken broth and evaporated milk base. Warm, filling comfort food on the table in 30 minutes.

Crunchy broccoli salad tossed with chickpeas, red bell pepper, and a tangy feta-yogurt dressing. This healthy Mediterranean side comes together in 15 minutes.

Low-carb spaghetti squash lasagna layered with a garlic-basil tomato sauce, black olives, and melted mozzarella and Parmesan, baked right in the squash shells. Vegetarian comfort food without the pasta.

Pasta with red clam sauce made from fresh littleneck clams steamed in white wine and fish stock, then tossed with tomato, basil, and oregano. Light, briny, and ready in 30 minutes.

Light and fast, this is great for surprise guests.

Overlapping slices of zucchini and ripe tomatoes baked with bell pepper, onion, and olive oil until crisp-tender. A vegan, low-calorie side that looks as gorgeous as it tastes.