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Make Your Own Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes by Dana Angelo White in Cookies & Other Desserts, Healthy Recipes, January 13, 2012

: Perfectly portioned mini upside-down cakes.

This old-school dessert never goes out of style, but the fat and calories in traditional recipes might force you out of those skinny jeans. Our properly portioned recipe saves the day!

Lightening Things Up
Recipes for typical pineapple upside-down cake call for sticks of butter and cups of sugar just for the pineapple topping! This leads to slices of cake with at least 400 calories and 15 grams of fat.

Making pineapple upside-down cupcakes equals portion control for this culinary classic. You can also make this same recipe in a 9×13 inch cake pan and divide into 12 pieces for the calories to come out the same. While the occasional maraschino cherry (the typical topping), is harmless, we used fresh raspberries instead.

Weekly Bits: New Tastes for a New Year by Karen Ostergren in Reader Tips & Comments, January 9, 2010

We know how tempting it is to break those resolutions before the calendar page has even flipped again. But these great ideas from our readers make it easy to stick with your healthy-eating plan. Try out some deliciously melty takes on classic grilled cheese along with tropical fruit treats to brighten winter!

In Season: Pineapple by Toby Amidor in In Season, December 29, 2009

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This delightful fruit brightens up savory and sweet dishes — especially during the dreary winter season. Read up on the many benefits and versatile uses of this tropical treasure.

Make Your Own Salsa by Toby Amidor in Healthy Recipes, September 1, 2009

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Believe it or not, salsa has topped ketchup as America’s most popular condiment, according to some sales reports. Salsa can be more than just tomatoes and onions, though. Pass up the jarred stuff and make fresh mixes at home.

Grilled Pineapple for Dinner and Dessert by Janel Ovrut Funk in The Veggie Table, July 11, 2009

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Pineapple is one of those fabulous fruits that takes my taste buds on a tropical vacation! I can eat pineapple plain, no problem, but lately I’ve been grilling it to get that hint of smoky summer flavor.

Nutrient to Know: Vitamin C by Dana Angelo White in Nutrients to Know, July 8, 2009

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Which has more vitamin C: a cup of broccoli or an orange? Get the answer and learn more about the benefits of this vitamin.

Spotlight Recipe: Grilled Pineapple with Vanilla Ice Cream & Rum Sauce by Toby Amidor in Healthy Recipes, May 18, 2009

Grilled Pineapple with Vanilla Ice Cream and Rum Sauce
The grill isn’t just for beef patties or chicken breasts — finish off your cookout with a grilled dessert. Pineapples are the only known source of bromelain, an enzyme that may help reduce inflammation. With 154 calories and 5 grams of fat per pineapple ring, this sweet treat is perfect for a hot day.