Comfort Food

With the cold weather still upon up comfort foods usually become something we crave. Don't let those high-calorie, high-fat foods reek havoc on your diet. Instead, make yourself a healthy, home-cooked meal, that will satisfy your cravings.

Turkey Meatloaf, made with a combination of dark and light meats, has 240 calories and 16 grams of carbs per serving. Made also with a combination of carrots, mushrooms, onion, and breadcrumbs this comfort food has 2 grams of fiber. To increase that number add a side vegetables - steamed broccoli, a colorful salad, or mashed cauliflower will make a great addition.

Meatloaf is a great food to freeze in individual portions so you have your healthy comfort food on hand. A  nutritional profile of this recipe is available. Don't forget to save this recipe to your Nutrition Data Pantry for future reference.

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