We hope these recipes and tips will inspire you to experiment with healthy dishes in the kitchen and motivate you to stay active. Remember that all the small changes you make today will start to add up and by this time next year, you’ll know exactly what to do to keep you and your family happy and healthy.

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• Turkey Tomato Soup
  Bell peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C, which may help with the growth and repair of body tissues.
• Mexican roll-ups
  Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin K. Store tomatoes in a cool dark place versus in your fridge for best taste and texture.
• Black bean turkey chili
  Black beans are a good source of protein. The fiber found in beans may help lower cholesterol and will keep you feeling full.
• Spicy ground turkey kabob
  Using fresh herbs in recipes helps add flavor without adding extra calories or salt.
• Caribbean taco salad
  Spinach, like other dark, leafy greens, is powerhouse food! One key nutrient in spinach is iron which helps your body produce energy and may keep your immune system healthy and blood oxygen levels distributed.
• Light colorful stuffed peppers
  Bell peppers get their rich color from the high concentration of carotenoids, powerful antioxidants which may help fight cancer and heart disease.
• Cheesy eggplant lasagna
  Tomatoes are known for their cancer fighting antioxidant called lycopene. To best reap the lycopene benefits, eat processed tomato products.
• Sweet & sour chinese salad
  Cashews have a lower fat content than other nuts. They are a very good source of monounsaturated fats, or “good fats.”
• Grilled turkey with pineapple-citrus relish
  Pineapple is an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese for maintaining proper body functions.
• Cranberry Catalina tenderloins
  Cranberries, like other dark fruits, are rich in antioxidants that may help fight cancer.
• Turkey puttanesca
  Polyphenols and flavonoids, antioxidants found in olives, may have anti-inflammatory properties that could help with heart disease.
• Tuscan turkey salad
  Be sure to keep the skin on cucumbers – it contains fiber, potassium and magnesium.