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“You really can’t taste the difference”. This is the skinny person’s mantra when it comes to persuading friends to try something from their low fat, low calorie, high fiber, no taste pantry!

Skinny people have somehow found the secret to eating health conscious foods…and loving it. From tofu to low fat sour cream, they have embraced healthier eating.
And it never fails; When they catch a glimpse of your disdain when asked about the taste they exclaim, ” You really can’t taste the difference!”

Have they all bought into foolishness or is it the truth and I’m just a health food hater?

I will explore the answer to this question by replacing unhealthy ingredients with healthy impostors in some of my family’s favorite recipes.

Millie Vanilli Cafe features the results of all my unhealthy illusions!

Delicious & Quick Breakfast Egg Muffins

Here is an easy and quick breakfast on the go option. These muffins can be made on Sunday and reheated all week! Continue reading

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Product Review – McDonald’s Fruit & Maple Oatmeal

There are a couple of statements that should preface this review. I am a grits eating country girl I have been known to put large quantities of sugar on my grits. The latter of these statements is occasionally frowned upon … Continue reading

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Scrumptious Green Smoothie

Looking for a way to increase your daily intake of fruit and vegetables? Smoothies are an excellent way to get your whole family’s day off to a nutritious start. Adding green veggies such as kale, spinach, or even broccoli give … Continue reading

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Product Review: Jamba Juice Frozen All Natural Smoothie Mix – Mango-a-go-go

Recently I started making protein shakes for my whole family for breakfast.  After conquering the spinach smoothie I began seeking recipes and advice from other smoothie connoisseurs. One of my colleagues told me that she used prepackaged frozen smoothie mix … Continue reading

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Light and Refreshing Quinoa Summer Salad

Summer dining is all about minimizing time in the kitchen while enjoying fresh and light dishes.   This quinoa salad recipe is surprisingly tasty and healthy! Whole grain quinoa cooks quicker than most grains and is an excellent source of … Continue reading

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Pan-Seared Tilapia with Almond Browned Butter – 6 pts!

My family and I really enjoyed this dish. This ingredients for the recipe were cheap and the results were yummy.  On top of that, it was low in calories!

It made plenty for dinner and leftovers; the  almond flavor was even better the 2nd day.  This recipe is a winner in my book but don’t take my word for it, try it out! Continue reading

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KID APPROVED! Lime Garlic Shrimp – 2 pts

As I adopted the “Skinny People Do” approach to my cooking, I noticed my daughter’s increased lack of interest in eating vegetables. The problem was two fold. First, she was born in the “South” and spends every summer there. Now, … Continue reading

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A Grilled Salmon Sandwich – 9 points!

Do you have a dish or food that’s so easy to make, and tastes so good, you could eat it over and over again without getting tired of it?  For me, grilled salmon fits that bill easily. Grilled salmon is a favorite … Continue reading

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Chicken Tortilla Soup – Only 8 Points!

I am always looking for a way to expand my cooking arsenal with healthy choices for my family. Here is a quick and easy recipe from allrecipes.com that is sure to please everyone. It is a very simple recipe and … Continue reading

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Turkey Lasagna – Only 6 Points!

Here is my twist on my daughter’s favorite dish, Lasagna! By making changes to some of the higher calorie ingredients, I was able to successfully “Millie Vanilli” my family with this 6 pt dinner option. Remember to eat a light … Continue reading

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