Fall is upon us. At least it will feel like it is whenever you throw together this gorgeous and healthful bright orange soup. Pay attention to the fat-free and unsweetened products to be sure your calories are accurate. The pumpkin seeds and coconut milk dollop on top give a luxurious finish. Enjoy!

Vegetables ARE carbs. But unlike starchy carbs that put your blood sugar through the roof, you can load up on fibrous veggie carbs that give you ultimate satiety for minimal calories. Yes, 300 grams is recommended for just one person and you can eat much more than that if you want to. Consider them your secret weapon to losing fat without ever feeling hungry.

You need your veggies. Try to get 2 cups with every meal or at least lunch and dinner. Not just for the vitamins, but also for satiety. You are much less likely to reach for the wrong food when you're stuffed to the gills with low-calorie vegetables. Not being hungry helps you lose weight, so get used to stuffing your mouth with roasted goodness like this broccoli.

Cabbage is an amazing veggie side as you can eat so much of it without many calories. Pair that with 'miracle noodles' and you've got a low-calorie / high-texture guiltless side that tastes great and really satisfies.

A tasty dressing makes and already classic combination that much more irresistible. Avocado adds healthy, filling, good fat to this side and provides the perfect counter to the crisp juicy cucumber. Erythritol and Tamari replace sugar and soy sauce for those who are sensitive or calorie-counting. Toasted sesame oil and seeds deliver that smokey va va voom.

You lay out the watermelon pieces and douse with vinegar, then top with feta, basil. olive oil, salt & pepper. It's REALLY simple and really beautiful to place in front of guests. The only thing more impressive is how it tastes. Yum!

The simplest things are the best and this cauliflower is very easy to put together. Don't let the directions for how to slice the cauliflower throw you. You can make thin 'cauliflower steaks' as the directions say, or just chop up the cauliflower and mix with olive oil and parmesan. The result will be just as delicious. Having a treat day? Go ahead and grate on a little extra parmesan.

This 'health-i-fied' wok rice dish features Shirataki noodles also known as knojac. The intention is to cook over high, hot heat to attain a smoky flavor. No matter how you cook it, fresh tomatoes and basil, veggies, coconut oil, and Tamari, give you a flavorful, filling side.

It's a cauliflower side, yes. But it's also olives, garlic, lemon, red pepper, bacon, and Parmesan! That's right: FLAVOR. The olive oil, bacon, and cheese bring it to treat day status, but you could cut back on the high fat ingredients if you wanted to make it an everyday meal. We enjoyed this recipe the day-of and as leftovers, extending our treat day. :)

If you love tuna casserole or chicken casserole or just casserole, this recipe will take you home to mom. Shirataki noodles keep this recipe from running away with your blood sugar. So, enjoy it's cheesy, noodley homey goodness.

This zucchini parmesan pulls on red pepper flakes to give it such a special zip, you'll want another serving. In food production, this is called the 'bliss point.' That's the point at which a food is so well balanced and flavored that you it gives absolute bliss to the taster. Can you tell we love this little Parmesan? We hope you will too.

Spinach lends itself to cheesy, creamy dips and casseroles. Here we pare down the non-desirables and leave you with a hot, comfort casserole that delivers on flavor as well as nutrition.

This is a simple recipe we use again and again. The reason is also simple. Cabbage is a miracle vegetable. You get an absolute TON of bulk for very little calories. So you can stuff your tummy like a goop! And give it a semi-spicy flair with grainy Dijon mustard. Tasty and calorie-cutting!

You're not exactly eating the rainbow with this salad, just the tastiest color. Enjoy everything green salad ingredients bring, most notably great taste.

It looks like a lot of ingredients, but it's actually pretty simple to whip up. You go from stove top to oven and while it bakes, you have the time to combine all the homemade ranch dressing ingredients and simply stir. What a treat to taste buffalo wings sans the wings. Perfect for game night.

Hot and toasty, right from the oven. This cauliflower au gratin is flavored with garlic, turkey bacon, and Parmesan cheese. You get that oven-cooked comfort food feeling, without the love handles.

You had us at roasted broccoli. But adding tahini, fresh lemon, and red pepper??? Wow. Wow. Wow. This side veg is a good'un.

Fresh and bright. Perfect for an outdoor summer lunch. 

It couldn't be simpler. Slather fresh asparagus stalks with your olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Then broil, baby broil, to a nice golden brown.

Whether as a standalone vegetable or a topping for salad, this delectable artichoke recipe is a winner. 

It is amazing what can be accomplished with just a head of cauliflower and some olive oil. Brown, roasted cauliflower is one of our favorites.

Almonds give a different texture to these green beans and Parmesan adds a zip.

Yes this recipe is just for one person. Get in the habit of piling your plate high with veggies and you'll never find yourself in a wild snacking mode. Shallots and garlic bring the flavor to this spinach and mushroom side.

Fill up the tank with this mega-low calorie veggie side. A whopping 450 g serving is just scratching 200 calories. You'll be full and happy the rest of the night.

Filling up on large veggie sides goes a long way to help us reach our goals. More low-calorie bulk, less snaking. This recipe brings a twist to zucchini in the pan with delicate shallots and browned oat bran.