Lisa Lillien is the author of the popular Hungry Girl website andemail newsletter, featuring smart, funny advice on guilt-free eating. She is also the author of nine books, six of which debuted at number one on theNew York TimesBest Sellers list. Read herPEOPLE.comblog every Monday for slimmed-down celebrity recipes and more.Okay, everyone indulges in carbs and cake at a wedding — especially a celeb wedding, where the food is as A-list as the guests. But you can’t eat like it’s a party every day… or can you?
Love is in the air!
The No-Guilt Dessert:Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes
Inspired By:Katie Couric and John Molner’s Lemon-Strawberry Cake
The No-Guilt Snack:Homemade Trail Mix
Inspired By:Stephanie Izard and Gary Valentine’s Chocolate Cheez-Its Cake
At the wedding ofTop Chefwinner Izard and her new husband, Gary, the dessert spread got a little wacky. One layer of their cake featured chocolate ganache, peanut butter and — wait for it — chocolate-covered Cheez-Its! That combination sounds so crazy it might just work. Make a snack mix using mostly 94% fat-free popcorn with sprinkles of reduced-fat Cheez-Its and chocolatey-PB cereal, like Reese’s Puffs. Then hit the couch and cue upTop Chef!
The No-Guilt Meal:Kashi Three Cheese Ravioli Steam Meal for 2
Inspired By:Kim KardashianandKanye West’s Italian Feast
And of course, there was the Kimye wedding. The duo had afull-on Italian feast, starting with mezzelune pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese. To recreate that dish without ruining your diet: Heat up aKashi Three Cheese Ravioli Steam Meal for 2, split it with your sweetie, and snap a selfie together while you dine!
The No-Guilt Fast-Food:Applebee’s Roma Pepper Steak
Inspired By:Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg’s Wedding at Applebee’s?
It’s probably all in jest, but after McCarthy joked about marrying fiancé Donnie Wahlberg at an Applebee’s, the restaurant chain’s social media department jumped right in to keep the fun going. If you hit the Bee’s yourself, grab something off the health-conscious “Have It All” menu. TheRoma Pepper Steakcomes with potatoes and a mushroom stuffed with artichokes and cheese for just 510 calories!
‘Til next time… Chew the right thing!
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source: people.com
