Baked potato chips are the secret to this chicken’s crispy coating. Instead of going into a vat of fat, this bird cooks in the oven.

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By pairing heart-healthy macadamia nuts with omega-3 essential fatty acid-rich salmon, the chefs at Cal-a-Vie health spa in Vista, CA, have created a deliciously satisying and heart-healthy recipe.

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Cooking fruit on a very hot, dry skillet creates plenty of dramatic sizzle and caramelizes the sugars, lending this salsa a deep, smoky flavor without any fat.

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This refreshing, low-cal dessert recipe — made in an ice cream maker — was adapted by VIVmag from a recipe by chef Mary Nearn at Miraval resort in Tucson, AZ.

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After a vigorous hike, nothing tastes better than sweet corn cooked to perfection over a campfire.

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Spa chefs have their own unique secrets for creating recipes that are low in fat yet nutritious and flavorful. Chef Jesús González of Rancho La Puerta resort and spa in Tecate, Mexico, reveals the surprise ingredients in his delightful papaya salad — freshly toasted cumin and pepita (pumpkin) seeds, which provide a nutty, exotic flavor. [...]

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Wow your friends with this simple yet satisfying meal by Bertrand Bouquin, executive chef of Summit restaurant at The Broadmoor resort in Colorado Springs, CO.

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Studies show that eating whole grains in place of refined flour products lowers the risks of heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and obesity. This delicious, healthful recipe, from Red Mountain Spa in St. George, UT, features two varieties of hearty, unrefined grains — barley and wheat berries (whole-wheat kernels, also called groats).

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This simple, scrumptious recipe combines the sweetness and texture of soft, but chewy dried apricots with the protein- and vitamin-packed crunch of roasted almonds and the slight bitterness of serotonin-boosting chocolate to satisfy your snack cravings and make you feel great.

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Take this colorful dish to your next barbecue, birthday party or bridal shower and you’re assured there will be at least one healthy thing to nibble on. No one will guess this zesty dip has only 1 gram of fat per serving, thanks to the creaminess of Greek-style nonfat yogurt.

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