Low-Calorie Versions of Your Favorite Comfort Foods

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Chicken Parmigiana - Bake, don't fry

If you want to make this classic Italian-American comfort food, bake the breaded chicken breasts instead of frying them the next time you want to make it.

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Pizza - Skip the dough and heavy toppings

Even though it's okay to eat a cheesy pizza once in a while (with or without all your favorite toppings), the key word here is "once in a while."

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Chili - Omit the meat

Few things are as soothing as a bowl of hot chili and a piece of crusty bread to soak up the flavors.

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Fettuccine Alfredo - Ditch the cream, and use a vegetable puree for the sauce

Creamy pastas are good any time of year, but they are especially good when it's cold outside and you want something hearty and comforting to eat.

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Mashed potatoes - Sub in cauliflower

Mashed potatoes will always be a favorite comfort food, but if you're trying to eat healthier, this buttery, creamy, and high-carb side dish is the last thing you should eat.

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Brownies - Make them with Greek yogurt instead of oil or butter

Brownies are hard to turn down because they are rich, sweet, and chocolatey. But anything that tastes that good is going to have a lot of calories.

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Cheeseburgers - Go bunless

To make up for the high number of calories, you can skip the bun and save about 160 calories. Even better, choose a burger made from beans, lentils, or chickpeas instead of meat.

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