Toss-the-Packaged-Foods Recipes

Snacks
Chopped Dried Apricots
30 grams (about 3 heaping tablespoons)
72 calories
1 gram protein
2 grams fiber
16 grams sugar (all natural)
Naturally rich in beta carotene

Compare this nutritional information to that found in a 1 pouch of fruit snacks:
90 calories
0 grams protein
0 grams fiber
13 grams added sugar
20% vitamin C (fortified)
Contains HCFS, red 40, blue 1, yellow 5

One-Minute Tasty Taco
1 8-inch whole-wheat flour tortilla
1/4 cup black beans, mashed
2 tbsp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup shredded zucchini or frozen corn (thawed)
2 tbsp fresh salsa

Place a tortilla on a microwave proof plate. Top with beans, cheese and zucchini. Microwave until just melted, about 30-40 seconds. Fold in half or roll up, top with salsa and serve.
290 calories
8 grams fat
6 grams fiber
11 grams protein

Compare this nutritional information to that found in 4 frozen cheese and pepperoni pizza bites:
220 calories
7 grams fat
2 grams fiber
9 grams protein
Loaded with sodium