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Calories 173; Total Fat 8g; Carbohydrates 8g

These moist herbed sausage patties are rich in protein and an excellent source of selenium, an essential trace mineral needed for healthy immune function. Pair with sweet and spicy Cardamom Apple Sauce—it's chock-full of vitamin C, which also helps keep your immune system going strong.

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Calories 445; Total Fat 25g; Carbohydrates 29g

This rich and comforting winter stew delivers a hearty helping of vitamin C, which promotes healthy skin and nails, and niacin, which helps the body process cholesterol and convert carbohydrates into energy. As rabbit may be hard to come by at the grocery store, the following nutritional information assumes you'll use chicken. The traditional rabbit version is even leaner, with only 10 grams of fat and 1 gram of saturated fat.

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Calories 318; Total Fat 16g; Carbohydrates 36g

Here's a great recipe for Meatless Monday. Almost everything you need to make this satisfying, nutritious soup is probably in your cupboard right now. Canned beans provide fiber and protein, and smoked paprika and sun-dried tomatoes make it anything but bland.

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Calories 307; Total Fat 9g; Carbohydrates 5g

This elegant, healthful supper is ready in less than 30 minutes. A simple wine reduction flavored with sweet grapes and tangy capers complements the mild flavor of the fish. For a low-carb meal, serve with steamed broccoli or Lemon-Roasted Green Beans with Marcona Almonds.

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Calories 208; Total Fat 7g; Carbohydrates 34g

Tired of pasta, potatoes, and rice? This fluffy whole-grain pilaf spiked with allspice, cayenne, and apricots is an exceptionally heart-healthy alternative to the usual starches. It's very low in fat, cholesterol, and sodium, and high in fiber. The apricots are a good source of immune-boosting vitamin A. Try it as a side dish for pork or chicken—or just toss in some toasted walnuts or almonds and steamed veggies for a light vegetarian one-dish meal.

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Calories 494; Total Fat 6g; Carbohydrates 53g

Here's a stick-to-your-ribs meal that's healthy, high in protein and fiber, and low in fat and calories. To save prep time, use canned beans instead of soaking dried beans overnight. This recipe calls for cooking boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but it's also a great way to use up leftovers. Just about any type of protein will work, including rotisserie chicken, turkey, ground beef, or vegetarian meat substitutes. Have a delicious low-fat and cholesterol-free Almond Macaroon for dessert.

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Calories 464; Total Fat 31g; Carbohydrates 20g

No need for sodium-laden takeout: Satisfy your Chinese food cravings with this healthy and easy-to-prepare stir-fry. The crunchy vegetables, including onions, peppers, and celery, contain fiber as well as phytonutrients, disease-fighting compounds found only in plants. Red peppers are especially high in lycopene, which has been found to reduce the risk of certain cancers. Have fresh fruit for dessert to further increase your intake of fiber and phytonutrients.

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Calories 273; Total Fat 12g; Carbohydrates 38g

This is one of those great side dishes that can double as a vegetarian entr&eactue;e. Butternut squash and red peppers add gorgeous color as well as valuable antioxidants. Crunchy pumpkin seeds are a good source of zinc and selenium, both of which boost the immune system. The seeds also contain protein and healthy fats—two things that keep you full and satisfied.

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