Spa Blog: Getaways, Features, Tips, Best Recipes, More
Make your own Energy Bars naturally sweetened by dates and loaded with almonds for extended energy. This snack is sure to satisfy when hunger strikes.
January 16, 2023 | Spa Index
The spa’s executive chef developed cornmeal raisin scones to serve a hearty but low-fat breakfast treat to guests.
July 20, 2020 | Spa Index
Enjoy Cilantro Lime Shrimp skewers from our outdoor grill. Delicious with chicken and pineapple, too!
July 19, 2020 | Spa Index
These DIY ice cream and sorbet recipes are invigorating, light, and chock-full of bone-healthy calcium or vitamin rich fruits.
July 15, 2020 | Kitchens Spa Index
Similar to gazpacho, this Chilled Strawberry Soup with Fennel, Ginger and Tarragon shows off its pretty pink color and a unique, sweet and tart flavor.
June 16, 2020 | Kitchens Spa Index
This delicious and hearty banana bread is a guest favorite at the Pritikin Longevity Center.
May 15, 2020 | Spa Index
This salad is cool, crunchy, sweet and savory, our favorite salad profile, and under 150 Calories per serving.
May 13, 2020 | Spa Index
Try this recipe for Crispy Breaded Cauliflower as a side dish, or make large pieces for an entree with your favorite dip.
April 19, 2020 | Spa Index
This Lake Austin Spa guest favorite dessert is elegant, easy, low-fat, and delicious.
April 13, 2020 | Spa Index
This guest favorite southern dessert is easy, low-fat, nutritious, and delicious.
April 13, 2020 | Spa Index
This moist quick bread is rich with zucchini, bananas, nuts and dates. Golden Door Spa serves it as a part of a hearty breakfast.
March 28, 2020 | Spa Index
A low-calorie low-fat rustic soup with hearty vegetables, cabbage, beans and sausage. Less than 100 calories per serving.
February 22, 2020 | Spa Index
If you routinely make almond milk, you’ll want to save the pulp to make these tasty Almond Pulp Date Macaroons
February 13, 2020 | Spa Index
Sliced and roasted sweet potatoes stand in for bread for the simple snacks of “veggie toast”. Enjoy for any meal!
February 9, 2020 | Spa Index
Many traditional compotes are sickly sweet and packed with calories. Not this always-popular Mango Compote from the Pritikin Health Resort
February 1, 2020 | Spa Index
A light and airy dessert made with dried apricot puree instead of heavy yolks and cream. Tart, flavorful, and only 125 calories per serving.
January 29, 2020 | Spa Index
The chefs in the Pritikin Cooking School have created the perfect chicken veggie burger with lean white meat and loaded it with fresh veggies.
January 28, 2020 | Spa Index
The spa’s executive chef created maple walnut butternut squash muffins as a low-fat breakfast treat. Packs well for hiking, too!
January 20, 2020 | Spa Index
Sweet and Spicy Turkey Meatballs with Apricot Sauce are delicious as a light lunch with a salad, spa party snacks, or for a special reception.
January 1, 2020 | Spa Index
These Gluten-Free Vegan Maple “Butter” Tarts are a guest favorite at the Sugar Ridge Retreat Center, a yoga retreat in Ontario, Canada.
December 13, 2019 | Spa Index
This hearty, crunchy and French-styled low-fat Celery Root Salad is one of the earliest recipes developed for the Pritikin health plan
December 1, 2019 | Kitchens Spa Index
Pritikin Whole Wheat Bread Pudding is wonderful warm, cold, and even left over for a breakfast treat.
August 28, 2019 | Kitchens Spa Index
This Blueberry Banana Fat Free Ice Cream by Skyterra Wellness Retreat in North Carolina is very tasty, easy to make, low cost, freezes and keeps well, and it’s a great way to use seasonal fruits and berries.
August 4, 2019 | Kitchens Spa Index
Hilton Head Health teaches guests how to makeover popular recipes, like this Loaded Baked Potato Salad which is now only 150 calories per serving.
July 10, 2019 | Kitchens Spa Index
Fresh baby spinach leaves sauteed with roasted tomatoes and garlic is a delicious savory summer side dish.
July 1, 2019 | Spa Index
Matcha, Coconut Milk and Chia seeds to make a lightly sweetened and creamy pudding which is great for breakfast, after work or school, or dessert.
July 1, 2019 | Kitchens Spa Index
Serve these sweet and tart little donuts for breakfast, dessert, or a coffee break. Naturally gluten free and vegan.
June 29, 2019 | Kitchens Spa Index
In this recipe for Grapefruit Blueberry Mojito Mocktails, fruit, mint, lime juice and honey are blended with club soda.
June 20, 2019 | Kitchens Spa Index
This vibrant soup is so easy to prepare, is served chilled, perfect for a hot day, or a spa party — and only 35 calories per serving.
June 3, 2019 | Kitchens Spa Index
This family and kid-friendly recipe for High Protein Pretzel Buns is from Skyterra Wellness Retreat in North Carolina. This bun has more protein than a traditional dough recipe, no yeast is required, and it’s quick to prepare.
May 22, 2019 | Kitchens Spa Index
Golden Door’s culinary team pride themselves on using varied and full-flavored dressings which rely on fresh citrus juices, herbs, and potent infusions.
May 11, 2019 | Spa Index
A dark and rich gluten-free brownie made with carob powder for its fiber benefits, chopped nuts, and tart and sweet raspberries.
May 7, 2019 | Kitchens Spa Index
This light and refreshing soup is perfect for a warm weather lunch. Garnish with your favorite toppings.
May 4, 2019 | Kitchens Spa Index
This Fruit and Wheat Berry Salad celebrates all the goodness of the Pritikin Eating Plan – fruit, vegetables, fresh herbs, and naturally-fiber-rich whole grains.
May 3, 2019 | Kitchens Spa Index
This sweet and crunchy carrot pineapple salad recipe is both vegetable and fruit rich, which fits right in with the recommended Pritikin Eating Plan.
May 3, 2019 | Kitchens Spa Index
Imbued with the fresh zest of oranges and the earthy flavor of fresh beets and a tangy splash of vinegar, this recipe for Orange Marinated Beets recipe is a colorful and vibrant side dish for your spa lunch. Shared by Chef and Recipe Developer Lia Huber, guest Chef at Rancho La Puerta Spa and author of Nourished: A Memoir of Food, Faith and Enduring Love.
April 3, 2019 | Kitchens Spa Index
This crepe batter recipe will yield a soft and tender Simple Fruit Crepe. Skyterra’s tip: it is tempting to try and mix your batter until it is completely smooth, but you’ll get a better result if you take the extra step to strain out the large lumps, then allow the batter to rest. This method keeps your crepes light, thin, and soft. The filling is up to you — but we serve it with diced fresh fruit and chopped nuts, and then top with 100% pure maple syrup. A light and clean breakfast crepe ready to be filled with your favorite…
April 1, 2019 | Kitchens Spa Index
Pritikin’s Lemon Cucumber Dill Yogurt Sauce makes great use of Greek Yogurt, is delicious with raw vegetables, as a dip, or over seafood.
March 30, 2019 | Kitchens Spa Index
This light and frothy Cream of Sorrel Soup by the Michel Guérard Institute is just 50 calories per serving and makes an ideal spa lunch.
March 24, 2019 | Kitchens Spa Index
Once you master this recipe for Turkey Apple Breakfast Sausage from Skyterra Wellness Retreat in North Carolina, you can experiment with different seasonings and optimize them to suit your own taste.
March 22, 2019 | Kitchens Spa Index
Pritikin Garbanzo Chocolate Cookies and Brownies were met with guest applause at Valentine’s Day this year, but this is a low-calorie sweet treat for any time of year.
March 19, 2019 | Kitchens Spa Index
These lighter version of a favorite treat lets you enjoy a whole wheat cinnamon roll with cream cheese icing for less than 150 calories.
March 3, 2019 | Kitchens Spa Index
Pho Chicken Lettuce Wraps are is sure to be a fun and festive dish for the whole family to enjoy, or, use small leaves and make appetizer wraps for your spa party.
February 20, 2019 | Kitchens Spa Index
This Egg White Cheese and Veggie Omelette is the most-requested guest-favorite recipe at Canyon Ranch Spa.
February 10, 2019 | Spa Index
Drink the rainbow, to your health. This is a vibrantly colored smoothie packed with nutrients.
February 3, 2019 | Kitchens Spa Index
This dish is actually very easy. Spinach Mushroom Souffle is great for breakfast or a spa-party lunch.
February 3, 2019 | Kitchens Spa Index
This caffeine free Mint Orange Blossom Iced Tea recipe is a terrific recipe to serve at your Spa Parties, Receptions and Celebration Showers.
February 1, 2019 | Kitchens Spa Index
This popular Pritikin Vegetarian Lasagna dish is delicious served for dinner, and makes great leftovers at work the following day. We love to add fresh mushrooms and whatever greens we have on hand.
January 27, 2019 | Kitchens Spa Index
This bright and fresh beans and grains entree was a Best Meatless Dish winner in Pritikin’s Cooking School Recipe Contest.
January 21, 2019 | Kitchens Spa Index
This seafood entree comes together quickly and can be as mild or spicy as you like it! High Protein, Low Fat, Low Carb, andless than 150 calories per serving.
January 9, 2019 | Kitchens Spa Index
This recipe for Strawberry Chiffon is a light and airy mousse with fresh berries and yogurt and just 90 calories per serving.
January 1, 2019 | Spa Index
A little bit of patience caramelizing onions makes all the difference with this fat-free home fries recipe
January 1, 2019 | Spa Index
A warm, satisfying and nutritious breakfast entree to help you get started on your day
December 19, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
Pritikin’s All Purpose Seasoning is available for purchase online, or you can whip up a batch home easily with this recipe.
December 2, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
This recipe is for a Strawberry Thyme Fizz Mocktail. It’s wonderfully sweet, herbal and festive.
December 1, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
This recipe is for a Ginger Peach Pick Me Up. It’s a little sweet, a little spicy, a little fizzy, and very simple.
December 1, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
This recipe is for Virgin Hurricanes using tropical juices, sparkling water, and garnishes. Bump it up a bit with a wee bit of Rum for Fruity Cocktail.
December 1, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
This recipe is for a Lemon-Basil Mojito using fresh basil leaves, club soda, and lemon wedges.
December 1, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
This recipe is for a Sparkling Lemon Cooler using fresh lemon juice and some bubbling additions. You can easily convert this to your favorite citrus flavor by using orange juice, or grapefruit, or lime juice, too.
December 1, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
This recipe is for Sparkling Peach Bellinis using roasted peach halves (which can be fresh, or thawed from frozen).
December 1, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
This recipe for Zesty Citrus Punch combines four different kinds of citrus juice with bubbly ginger-ale and couldn’t be easier. To make it a little spicier — add fresh ginger juice, too!
December 1, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
Skip ordinary cheese and crackers and use crisp, leafy endives for a plant-based pre-meal platter instead. This delicious appetizer is courtesy of Skyterra Wellness Retreat.
December 1, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
This recipe for a Ginger Grapefruit Fizz is a little sweet, a little tart, a little spicy, a little fizzy, and looks just like a celebration in a glass.
December 1, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
This recipe is for a Blackberry Shrub. Making shrubs is a creative way to use up extra fruit — and this type of cocktail usually includes fruit juice, sugar, and other acidic ingredients — usually sweetened vinegar! Sound odd? Think of it as a sweeter, tastier, and drinkable marinade!
December 1, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
One of the guest favorite recipes served at Hilton Head Health is this side dish of Thai Braised Brussels Sprouts. This side dish is packed with tantalizing Thai flavors; creamy coconut and zesty curry.
November 9, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
Pumpkin Apple Cider Cake is a light, tasty and easy cake to bake up for your Autumnal brunch. It starts with a low-fat pumpkin cake and is topped with a low-sugar broiled topping. Wonderful for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet afternoon snack.
September 21, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
Pritikin kicks up the flavor in this traditional dessert with the addition of sweet pineapple bits and a crumb crust.
September 6, 2018 | Spa Index
Canyon Ranch Spa combines unique flavors to create Shrimp with Green Apple Chipotle Salsa, a delightful seafood entree perfect any time of year.
August 1, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
Beneath its rough skin, jicama is pearly white, mildly sweet, and addictively juicy and crunchy, especially with a squeeze of lime. Slice it into elegant julienne and mix it with red cabbage and shredded carrots from the garden. Limes and grapefruit sparkle in the exotic citrus-based dressing.
July 27, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
This no-cook Watermelon Gazpacho recipe replaces tomatoes (traditionally used in chilled gazpacho) with juicy, refreshing watermelon.
July 4, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
This bread-free take on the traditional cucumber sandwich, so popular at a tea party service, is a perfect warm weather appetizer.
June 28, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
This recipe for roasted tomatoes and chard is easy, delicious and nutritious. Serve it as a side dish. Makes store-bought tomatoes taste wonderful!
June 26, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
When paired with tomato and basil, spaghetti squash is a darn good replacement for spaghetti. Think of it as faux-pasta. This is good chilled, as a salad, and warm as an entree.
June 24, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
Asparagus and strawberries are combined with fresh radishes and rhubarb, resulting in a light, colorful, sweet and savory spa Strawberry Rhubarb Asparagus Salad.
June 6, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
Craving ice cream but don’t want to mess up your weight? This guilt-free all-fruit Raspberry Mango Sorbet is a guest favorite frozen treat at the Pritikin health resort in Miami, but you can whip it up yourself at home! This sorbet is vibrant, sweet and sour (depending on the berries) and lovely to look at, too. ABOUT PRITIKIN The Pritikin Eating Plan is proven in more than 100 peer-reviewed studies to have life-saving benefits like lowering cholesterol and blood pressure. Plus, you aren’t losing your mind while losing weight. There’s no calorie counting, no hunger. Just plenty of…
June 1, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
These delicious spring rolls contain omega-3 essential fatty acids, are a pleasure to eat and simple to make. Perfect for lunch or spa party appetizers.
May 25, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
This healthy recipe for Pritikin Banana Ginger Parfait is nutritious, very low calorie and so easy to make.
May 24, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
Sometimes you just want and need that crunchy, salty, savory mouth feel — you want chips! This is a nutritious option.
May 22, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
This Tropical Salsa recipe has Spice, Sweet and Heat but nothing bad for you – no salt, no added sugar, no waist-expanding oil or other fats.
May 16, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
Here’s a delicious and super-easy Banana Berry Cottage Cheese Salad that hits the spot just about any time of day, from breakfast to snacks to a nighttime dessert. The tartness of berries. The creaminess of cottage cheese. The wonderful sweetness of bananas. You get it all in this little gem of a salad! And so easy to make! Thanks to the award-winning chefs at the Pritikin Longevity Center in Miami. For 40 years, the renowned health resort has helped tens of thousands worldwide adopt healthy lifestyle habits that dramatically reduce cholesterol levels, blood pressure, excess weight, and other heart disease risk…
May 1, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
This Banana Ricotta Ice Cream features ricotta cheese and tasty spices for a creamy, delicious and recommended swap for high fat ice cream.
May 1, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
This usually high fat appetizer reduces calories by using only a few avocados, but adding the characteristic bright green color with the addition of fresh peas. No flavor is sacrificed, but a few calories are!
April 23, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
Ratatouille over Spaghetti squash is super easy to prepare and the veggie “noodles” are a great alternative to traditional pasta. One whole cup of spaghetti squash, cooked, is just 43 calories, and the ratatouille is only 43 calories. This is an entree that will fill you up but not out.
April 23, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
Succulent shrimp and tomato with absolutely no butter! What you’re seeing is a lovely sauce of white wine, garlic, and shallots. So simple to make (you’ll learn how if you’re a guest), and “clean eating.”
April 15, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
This creamy Dairy Free Cashew Yogurt is a regular breakfast staple at Skyterra Wellness Retreat in North Carolina. It makes a great dairy-free, lower sugar alternative to the typical store-bought options.
March 22, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
Invite this easy-to-make egg dish to your next spa party, reception, brunch or potluck. These Mini Asparagus Frittatas can be made in advance and frozen or refrigerated until you’re ready to serve them, and at less than 100 calories each, they both taste good and feel good.
March 17, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
These golden and Autumn spiced Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins are served at the Blue Mountain Mist Inn in the Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee.
February 9, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
These no bake cookies are made easily, and quickly in the microwave, combining oatmeal, peanut butter and cocoa. We tried this recipe, courtesy of Conagra Brands, with both sugar and Splenda Baking Blend®, to save on additional calories.
January 23, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
Meringue Cookies are fun to make with children and for cookie trays because they are fairly easy and attractive to look at. Only patience is required, letting the cookies “bake” in a passive pre-heated oven, with the door closed, as the temperature cools over night. The appeal is the crispy chewy texture and the low-fat calories.
January 15, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
Grail Springs Retreat Centre recommends this calmingGolden Milk recipe as easy way to de-stress on a chilly day or after a particularly busy day.
January 7, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
A rich, thick and creamy low fat chocolate pudding by Canyon Ranch Spa, just under 150 calories.
January 5, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
Classic Huevos Rancheros is often served “divorce style” – named because small pools of red and green sauce beneath sunny side-up eggs are separated by beans. In this recipe, garden fresh frittata is served on a dish of colorful sauces.
January 1, 2018 | Kitchens Spa Index
Zucchini Soup is usually a fat-added creamy affair, but this version takes a new approach, using savory ingredients for a broth based, light and nourishing version.
December 17, 2017 | Kitchens Spa Index
This colorful Edamame Broccoli Dip is excellent with vegetable sticks, such as carrots, celery, and jicama, or with low-sodium, baked chips. 45 calories per serving.
December 3, 2017 | Kitchens Spa Index
A simple soup of beans, potatoes and superfood Kale, thanks to Canyon Ranch Spa
November 15, 2017 | Kitchens Spa Index
This Spicy Seafood Soup is always a hit in the dining room at the Pritikin Longevity Center. Cook up a big batch on the weekend and enjoy all week long. This soup freezes beautifully, too.
November 3, 2017 | Kitchens Spa Index
Whatever the name — Almondina, Mandelbread or Mandelbrot, Almond and Fruit Thins, everyone seems to enjoy the lower-calorie, low-fat and addictive nature of this nutty and fruit studded treat. Here’s a simple version, ready to be studded with your favorite dried fruits and nuts.
November 1, 2017 | Kitchens Spa Index
This healthy and delicious holiday Pumpkin Crème Brulee recipe is courtesy of Executive Chef Cameron Payne of Biggest Loser Resort.
September 23, 2017 | Kitchens Spa Index
A 100-calorie fruit dessert nacho recipe made with juicy fresh berries topped with creamy topping and sweetened crisp tortilla strips.
September 23, 2017 | Kitchens Spa Index
We love double-duty recipes. This healthy and Pritikin-Approved Chocolate Brownie Oatmeal can be served for breakfast or dessert.
September 16, 2017 | Kitchens Spa Index
For a simple and absolutely delicious dessert, serve this Mixed Berry Parfait. Your dinner guests will be shocked when they hear it’s just 100 calories per serving.
September 1, 2017 | Kitchens Spa Index
This tasty salad recipe by New Life Hiking Spa in Vermont uses fresh crisp cucumbers, cabbage, papaya and a tangy poppy seed dressing.
August 5, 2017 | Kitchens Spa Index
Taking a cue from nature, Lake Austin Spa has perfected these recipes for healthy spa popsicles to include summertime ingredients of fresh herbs, yogurt, fruit, coffee and avocados. They are simple to make and free of high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors and dyes that are typically found in store bought varieties.
July 8, 2017 | Kitchens Spa Index
This Sugar Free Blackberry Granita is just 50 calories, beautiful, fast and easy to make, and an elegant finish to nice meal.
July 2, 2017 | Kitchens Spa Index
If the heat gets you beat, try this enlivening Ginger Basil Limeade chilled to feel light and bright. Refreshing sour lime mixes with spicy-sweet fresh ginger. Fresh basil cuts through with its light, bright pungent herbal taste. This limeade will clear your mind, stimulate digestion, take care of a gassy stomach and even cool you down.
June 13, 2017 | Kitchens Spa Index
Make the most of this sweet fruit with a Light Buttermilk Pear Cobbler, or use your favorite stone fruits.
June 6, 2017 | Kitchens Spa Index
Steer clear of purchased banana chips which are usually coated in sugar (for a fruit already sweet on its own!) and preservatives. Instead, try this simple recipe for Cinnamon Banana Chips. They are great way to satisfy sweet and crunchy cravings at the same time.
June 6, 2017 | Kitchens Spa Index
You’ll love this recipe’s complex blend of citrus zest, licorice-flavored fennel, tropical mango, and fresh cilantro.
May 8, 2017 | Kitchens Spa Index
This low-sodium recipe for Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup serves 10 or more and keeps very well in the fridge for several days, making it a great option to tote to work or school.
March 2, 2017 | Kitchens Spa Index
Peanuts and Peanut Butter are strongly flavored foods so a little goes a long way in flavoring this spread, which makes use of low fat or fat free ricotta cheese as another protein source. Together, they make a fluffy peanut spread which is terrific on rice cakes or used as a dip for celery sticks and apple slices — and it’s popular with children and teens.
February 25, 2017 | Kitchens Spa Index
Serve this savory side dish of brown rice pilaf with your favorite fish, poultry or pork, or use it as a stuffing.
January 19, 2017 | Kitchens Spa Index
The Healthy Chef, Teresa Cutter, one of Australia’s leading authorities on healthy cooking, has some great Skinny Dips for spa parties and holiday meals.
December 18, 2016 | Kitchens Spa Index
This may be the easiest and fastest Zero Fat Carrot Soup you can make. With just a handful of ingredients and spices, you have a zesty fat-free soup to tote to work or school — a 1 cup serving is between 45-50 calories.
December 15, 2016 | Kitchens Spa Index
This wonderful low-fat lime coffee cake is great for breakfast, or as a luncheon or tea bread. Try it with a sprinkle of unsweetened coconut as a topping.
December 9, 2016 | Kitchens Spa Index
Blistered Tomato and Spinach Scramble is a light and protein and vegetable filled breakfast dish courtesy of The Ranch at Live Oak in Malibu.
November 19, 2016 | Kitchens Spa Index
Scallops with Grapefruit Avocado Salsa — a vibrant, fresh and colorful meal. Full of nutrients, color, texture, and flavor.
June 14, 2016 | Kitchens Spa Index
The hearty warmth of rosemary olive oil is a stirring contrast to the bright and cheery essence of peach in this dashing Peach and Rosemary Sorbet.
May 20, 2016 | Kitchens Spa Index
These simple egg white crepes are low calorie, high protein, gluten-free, and the perfect vehicle for fruit.
May 15, 2016 | Kitchens Spa Index
Cranwell Resort Executive Chef created this Lemongrass Poached Halibut to serve at the resort’s Wyndhurst at the Mansion and it’s already a seasonal favorite.
May 11, 2016 | Kitchens Spa Index
Quinoa Blueberry Muffins are both gluten-free and dairy-free, and make for a nutritious, light and flavorful addition to the breakfast bread basket.
April 19, 2016 | Kitchens Spa Index
This is a perfect Cinco de Mayo recipe — when it’s customary to serve your favorite Latin American dishes.
April 19, 2016 | Kitchens Spa Index
This flavorful Canyon Ranch recipe for Mulligatawny Soup isn’t too hot or spicy. It’s just right for a savory spa lunch.
February 1, 2016 | Kitchens Spa Index
Sweet and Savory Edibles for 150 Calories (or less!) per serving
January 28, 2016 | Kitchens Spa Index
Canyon Ranch has been serving this coarse-textured, low-fat bread since the day it opened in Tucson. It is so popular with guests that many of them order loaves of it to take home with them when they leave.
January 25, 2016 | Kitchens Spa Index
This Carrot Ginger Soup is a guest favorite meal at Sanivan Holistic Retreat in the Catskills of New York.
January 21, 2016 | Kitchens Spa Index
These popular Stuffed Mushrooms are intended as a single-serving treat, but if you increase the ingredients, they can be perfect for your holiday table.
December 16, 2015 | Kitchens Spa Index
The groaning table of Thanksgiving has been cleared, the leftovers are hopefully gone, and the question what do fix that’s light, flavorful, quick and easy — Quick Egg Drop Soup is the answer.
November 27, 2015 | Kitchens Spa Index
This baked oatmeal custard is a favorite on our breakfast table, and what’s more — it has great nutritional stats with little guilt. Great warm or cold!
November 11, 2015 | Kitchens Spa Index
This healthy recipe for Pritikin Pumpkin Wedges is vegetable-rich, only takes 3 ingredients, and can be a tasty vegetable and dessert, all in one. Plus, pumpkins are a bonafide super-food, so it’s a triple duty recipe — easy, delicious and nutritious.
October 24, 2015 | Kitchens Spa Index
We find most of the pumpkin offerings at our local chain coffee stop or warehouse stores to be dry, artificial tasting, loaded with sugar, and generally abysmal. We want a moister, more flavorful version, enhancing the flavor of SuperFood pumpkin and healthful cranberries — and this fits the bill.
October 22, 2015 | Kitchens Spa Index
This custard dessert was developed for the California Almond Board for the Portfolio Eating Plan, aiming to lower cholesterol.
October 9, 2015 | Kitchens Spa Index
Please skip those dry, artificially flavored and sweetened pumpkin treats at your coffee spot, and instead, try this recipe. These homey Pumpkin Spice Cookies by Miraval Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona, are so perfect for fall and winter.
October 7, 2015 | Kitchens Spa Index
This colorful Asparagus Ricotta Bruschetta appetizer is full of color and has a flavor terrific for brunch, spa party, or light lunch. It can made with soft ricotta cheese, or consider a fat-free herby substitute, like Laughing Cow or Boursin.
August 2, 2015 | Kitchens Spa Index
Cucumber Avocado Soup is a quintessential menu item for a Spring spa party, reception, or to take to work when it’s overly warm outside. This version has creamy avocado so you feel just a bit more sated than you would without it.
July 22, 2015 | Kitchens Spa Index
This is a simple Mayonnaise Free Deviled Egg recipe from The UltraMetabolism Cookbook 200 Delicious Recipes That Will Turn on Your Fat-Burning DNA. Dr. Mark Hyman, The UltraWellness Center. A perfect little treat, good protein, good fat, and very satisfying.
July 19, 2015 | Kitchens Spa Index
Bloody Mary Gazpacho is zesty enough to waken the tongue, without the alcohol of the popular breakfast cocktail.
June 27, 2015 | Kitchens Spa Index
Savory, aromatic, and light, the Greens and Herbs Frittata is a rustically nourishing way to begin your spring morning. Transport yourself to a wide, tiled-floor kitchen overlooking lush Italian countryside as you dig into this hearty, yet light dish.
May 24, 2015 | Kitchens Spa Index
This lighter but full-flavored version of hummus, a traditional Mediterranean dip, is a great source of of heart healthy mono-unsaturated fat and lean protein.
April 25, 2015 | Kitchens Spa Index
This Green Vegetable Minestrone is delicious straight from the pot or topped with chopped avocado and a generous drizzle of salsa verde. If you want to pump up the protein, add some chicken or creamy white cannellini beans.
April 23, 2015 | Kitchens Spa Index
This recipe for a hearty and chewy trail mix cookie is courtesy of Mirval Resort in Arizona and appears in Sweet & Savory, the resort’s newest cookbook. This is a family favorite version of a cookie that is packed with ingredients more nutritious than your average chocolate chip recipe, although it does have some chips, too. Each cook has 2 grams of fat.
April 21, 2015 | Kitchens Spa Index
Assembling individual ramekins of Low Fat Turtle Pie means you get a whole dessert to yourself — for under 150 calories each.
April 1, 2015 | Kitchens Spa Index
Serve this chocolate sauce over fresh fruit, a frozen dessert, or a slice of bread. It will satisfy your most intense chocolate craving.
March 18, 2015 | Kitchens Spa Index
This four citrus salad courtesy of Golden Door Spa in Escondido is light, lively, and beautiful. We are fortunate to have citrus year round so we don’t need to rely on specific seasons, but the salad is good any time of year if you wish to substitute a few citrus fruits available and supplement with other colorful fruits, including pear and pomegranate seeds.
March 16, 2015 | Kitchens Spa Index
This Fat Free Potato Salad, created by the chefs at the Pritikin Longevity Center in Florida, is light on calories but full of rich, zesty flavor thanks to fat-free sour cream, Greek yogurt, and herbs.
March 1, 2015 | Kitchens Spa Index
This guest favorite Peanut Butter Banana Muffin is from the Heartland Spa Recipe Collection.
February 11, 2015 | Kitchens Spa Index
Even resorts love this time-honored method of having muffin batter on hand. These Refrigerator Bran Muffins are a guest favorite at Hyatt Regency Kauai.
January 25, 2015 | Kitchens Spa Index
This dessert is so simple, and isn’t restricted to the holidays. With just three ingredients (and sometimes 2) you can have a crunch, sweet, low-fat treat. Use your favorite rice cake or puffed corn cake, melt semi-sweet good quality chocolate chips (or your favorite carob or peanut butter chips), add a drop of two of extract if desired, and you’ve got a light, satisfying dessert.
November 23, 2014 | Kitchens Spa Index
This recipe for Biggest Loser Fat Free Pumpkin Custard is so good, you’ll consider making it a mainstay at the holiday table. It also makes a wonderful breakfast.
November 21, 2014 | Kitchens Spa Index
It wouldn’t be a southern table without delicious collard greens on the side. Try this healthy vegetarian version for Thanksgiving this year.
November 4, 2014 | Kitchens Spa Index
This Grilled Prawn Salad provides plenty of potassium, folate and heart-healthy fats. It makes for a delicious light lunch.
October 23, 2014 | Kitchens Spa Index
Corn, beans and squash are the principal foods of many Native American tribes. They’re called “the three sisters” because they support one another as they grow. The corn grows tall, allowing the bean vine to twine around her stalk. The bean fixes the nitrogen in the soil, and the squash has big leaves that hold in moisture.
October 13, 2014 | Kitchens Spa Index
Crepes are a terrific alternative when you have a craving for pancakes. The batter is thinner and lighter than pancake and waffle batter, and makes a delicate wrapper for fillings, which can include fruit, ricotta cheese, or even cottage cheese.
September 27, 2014 | Kitchens Spa Index
Rancho La Puerta Executive Chef Bill Wavrin, author of the best-selling Rancho La Puerta Cookbook, comments that this salad is “often requested by returning guests who can’t wait to get back and have it for lunch.” One of our readers notes: “This salad is easily adaptable for one person by just tossing a cut up apple with a handful of the loose ingredients, and then a splash of each wet ingredient, a shake of spice, and you’re there, in a few minutes flat. This healthy salad will also appeal to children.” Rancho La Puerta Executive Chef Bill Wavrin, author…
September 5, 2014 | Kitchens Spa Index
Serve this delicious, low-carb and low-fat version of “Fried Zucchini” with your favorite burger or sandwich. Here, it is served with lite Sour Cream. This will surely become a family favorite in your home just as it is in ours.
August 29, 2014 | Kitchens Spa Index
This unique salad is wonderful for entertaining because it can be made ahead of time. In fact, we like it even better the day after it is made. Because it is so easy to serve it is perfect for buffet-style service, a delightful addition to holiday menus, and great for picnics and tailgate parties.
August 19, 2014 | Kitchens Spa Index
At just 110 calories per serving, this Strawberry Tofu sherbet is an excellent summer dessert when made with fresh, sweet berries.
July 26, 2014 | Kitchens Spa Index
This Canyon Ranch recipe for a Berry Orange Cobbler is a perfect dessert for any season. Serve it with non-dairy whipped topping or frozen non-fat yogurt.
July 25, 2014 | Kitchens Spa Index
Bananas are the ideal delight on a hot summer afternoon for restoring electrolytes, and great for your skin. If you are feeling a little sluggish, its natural sugars will restore your energy levels as well. This Cardamom Banana Lime Smoothie has a nice sharp twist on the usual smoothie.
June 13, 2014 | Kitchens Spa Index
Nothing tastes more like a Spring Garden than a bowl of this Spring Pea Soup with a vegetable sandwich and a light smoothie. It works well as both a warming bowl in colder months, but it’s also the perfect entree for a “Ladies’ Spa Lunch” in the Spring.
April 25, 2014 | Kitchens Spa Index
Greens are an excellent source of iron, calcium and vitamins. Instead of a kettle of greens simmered in pork fat all day, which can be high fat and high sodium, try this spa-style light version.
April 22, 2014 | Kitchens Spa Index
This colorful creamy casserole pairs nicely with many of our Mexican spa cuisine dishes. Serve with black beans and our spa Southern Style Greens for a striking combination of colors and flavors. Great for the holiday table, too.
April 22, 2014 | Kitchens Spa Index
A Pavlova dessert is always a show stopper, is fairly low in refined sugar and fat calories even before it is adapted for low fat and low sugar preferences, and honestly isn’t that complicated, if you have patience.
March 25, 2014 | Kitchens Spa Index
Try this simple recipe for Biggest Loser Cone-Nolis for a fun and festive dessert.
March 19, 2014 | Kitchens Spa Index
Both the bean soup and the pesto in this recipe can be served separately. The soup is good served cold with chopped leftover vegetables added to it and the pesto is a wonderful sauce for pasta. This simple faux pesto sauce has fewer ingredients than the recipe for Pesto Sauce in Canyon Ranch cookbooks, which also contains Miso and pine nuts. It can be served for vegan-vegetarian menus at Canyon Ranch because it does not contain cheese.
February 25, 2014 | Kitchens Spa Index
Red Mountain Spa serves this Chicken Hummus as a starter with fresh vegetables for dipping. We enjoyed it stuffed into a tomato half and a bell pepper half, as a “take away salad.”
February 25, 2014 | Kitchens Spa Index
This recipe for America’s favorite cookie is made healthier by Canyon Ranch. Oatmeal Cranberry Chocolate Chip cookies are a guest favorite.
February 20, 2014 | Kitchens Spa Index
This beautiful breakfast of Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Custard Cups takes a few steps to prepare but is so worth it. Portable, creamy, filling and may be made ahead.
February 13, 2014 | Kitchens Spa Index
This tomato sauce was created for the Pritikin Eating Plan. The guest favorite recipes have no artery clogging fats like butter and cream and no added salt. Try it with chicken, meatloaf, and even fish!
February 3, 2014 | Kitchens Spa Index
Orange Maple French Toast is perfect for a special breakfast or brunch. Grated orange peel provides a real depth of flavor
January 20, 2014 | Kitchens Spa Index
Canyon Ranch Spanish Onion Soup uniquely differs from its French counterpart with its sightly creamier and thicker chicken stock base, white wine and garlic, and savory tortilla strips.
December 11, 2013 | Kitchens Spa Index
This Italian dessert staple is a sweet flourless treat. You can substitute hazelnuts for the almonds in these cookies, which freeze well, so make a big batch
November 25, 2013 | Kitchens Spa Index
These pickup-able sweet treats at only 85 calories a serving are perfect for kids and grown-ups alike.
November 5, 2013 | Kitchens Spa Index
Posole is a traditional Latin american dish with ancient origins. Maize was a sacred plant for the Aztecs and pozole was created as a celebratory meal for special occasions.
October 11, 2013 | Kitchens Spa Index
NBC’s BIGGEST LOSER program is conducted at the Biggest Loser Resorts, but enthusiasts can duplicate many of its features recipes at home, including this tasty and aromatic recipe for Ginger and Lemongrass Turkey Sliders in Lettuce Cups, courtesy of its partnership with Jennie-O Turkey.
October 8, 2013 | Kitchens Spa Index
This recipe for healthy ricotta cookies is from Shaun T, creator of the Insanity Workout. Made with ricotta cheese, they are high in calcium and one serving is under 100 calories, low sugar, and low fat.
September 18, 2013 | Kitchens Spa Index
A light, simple, and fast side dish of Asparagus, Soy Sauce, and Sesame Seeds, perfect for your Asian inspired entrees.
September 3, 2013 | Kitchens Spa Index
This dessert is perfect for bake sales and school lunches and are sure to become favorites in your home. Kid and Family Approved, not to mention coworkers and neighbors.
August 23, 2013 | Kitchens Spa Index
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This recipe for Biggest Loser Raspberry sorbet is so fast and easy, you’ll make it all year.
July 11, 2013 | Kitchens Spa Index
This is a creamy, low-fat but high flavor cream cheese dessert with a lovely texture. Golden Door created it with Kiwi as a garnish, but it’s great with any fruit.
June 7, 2013 | Kitchens Spa Index
This easy-to-make bread pudding freezes very well (after baking and cooling) and therefore can be made ahead of time and popped in the microwave to reheat for a fast and healthy breakfast
March 25, 2013 | Kitchens Spa Index
A simple recipe for salmon fillets glazed with pure maple syrup, ginger, and soy sauce
March 24, 2013 | Kitchens Spa Index
This carne asada recipe is courtesy of Devin Alexander and NBC’s Biggest Loser program. A delicious and lean protein rich entree.
January 31, 2013 | Kitchens Spa Index
Biggest Loser Resort participants requested this blueberry pancakes recipe so frequently, it was included in the Biggest Loser earliest cookbooks. It’s a winner for your breakfast table.
January 31, 2013 | Kitchens Spa Index
Canyon Ranch Spa guests have enjoyed Jet Fuel 5 Calorie Salad Dressing for more than 20 years. It can be customized in dozens of ways, too.
January 30, 2013 | Kitchens Spa Index
This recipe for Low Fat Black Bean Soup is delicious and full of fiber and only 150 calories per serving.
January 16, 2013 | Kitchens Spa Index
This classic combination of flavors is a winner, but this dish can be a calorie power-house. This is an easy and light version adapted for a healthier lifestyle,
January 14, 2013 | Kitchens Spa Index
Canyon Ranch Corporate Chef Scott Uehlein shows us how to make delicious, gluten free coconut macaroons. So easy, so yummy — perfect for any occasion!
January 8, 2013 | Kitchens Spa Index
This delicious and nutritious Butternut Squash Soup with Onions and Apples is perfect for the Autumn and Winter seasons, healthy enough for the spa enthusiast, and elegant enough for your dinner party table.
November 22, 2012 | Kitchens Spa Index
This recipe for healthy breakfast sausage is courtesy of Chef Devin Alexander and The Biggest Loser Cookbook. You’ll truly be surprised how easy it is to make your own pan sausage. Lower fat, higher flavor, easily customized to your liking with more or less spices, and no mystery nuggets or gristle bits.
October 4, 2012 | Kitchens Spa Index
This recipe for Grilled Pineapple with Strawberry Sauce is the best summer dessert when you are cooking outside.
May 14, 2012 | Kitchens Spa Index
This bariatric friendly recipe for breadless pudding will warm you up with a cozy and delicious dessert made with cottage cheese.
March 5, 2012 | Kitchens Spa Index
This light and refreshing quencher is perfect for warm summer afternoons by the pool or in the garden, or after a long walk and a jog.
July 4, 2011 | Kitchens Spa Index
A recipe for bright and flavorful Sangria Soleil by Golden Door Spa. Serve at your holiday parties, summer picnics, or receptions.
June 9, 2011 | Kitchens Spa Index
Choose your favorite citrus flavors — tangerine, orange, lemon, lime, pineapple, or grapefruit for your perfect “Citrus Pots de Creme.” Keep in mind that orange and pineapple juices are sweet and you’ll need less sweetener. Perhaps none!
April 4, 2011 | Kitchens Spa Index
This Honey Vanilla Apricot Orange Cheesecake recipe from Green Valley Spa in Utah is one of most requested recipes when we serve it to friends and guests.
March 21, 2011 | Kitchens Spa Index
Mini Meat Loaf Muffins are a family friendly meal. They pack well for work and school lunches, sliced thin and served on a Bagel Thin or Pita Pocket.
January 10, 2011 | Kitchens Spa Index
This beautiful and refreshing drink is a perfect substitute for a fancy alcoholic beverage at cocktail parties. For a tarter version, we like it with lime juice in place of the lemon juice.
December 20, 2010 | Kitchens Spa Index
The combination of so many kinds of onions in this Five Onion Bisque gives this soup a depth of flavor which is truly satisfying.
November 18, 2010 | Kitchens Spa Index
This recipe couldn’t be easier, and it all goes into the pan at once. It’s not supposed to be evenly brown, it’s to be bumpy and puffy and irregular and delicious looking.
February 14, 2010 | Kitchens Spa Index
This salad dressing by Rancho La Puerta is a lovely citrus vinegar and oil recipe perfect for your summer salads, fish and seafood. It combines orange juice, oil and vinegar and wonderfully flavorful herbs — basil, cilantro, and thyme.
May 24, 2009 | Kitchens Spa Index
This is one of our favorite low calorie breakfast fruits. Broiled Cinnamon Grapefruit is easy and terrific with or without the brown sugar.
December 1, 2008 | Kitchens Spa Index
This is from the Wooden Door Spa, a working woman’s health and diet retreat (the name was in gentle and fun response to the much more glamorous Golden Door Spa, in California) located on the shores of Lake Geneva, north of Chicago, in the 1980s.
April 4, 2006 | Kitchens Spa Index
These Biggest Loser Fish Tacos are simple, fresh and satisfying. Kids love them as well.
March 1, 2006 | Kitchens Spa Index
