Yes, I've heard: white carbs are out, so you can't eat pasta. Well, that's not necessarily true. There are lots of good whole grain pasta options: whole wheat, quinoa, brown rice.

Our fave? Brown rice, as the taste and texture most resemble semolina pasta, especially if you use Trader Joe's brand or Tinkyada. So cook some up and toss with this wonderful recipe of curry sauce, spinach and scallops.

We always use whole fat organic yogurt, so we substituted that for the low fat, and I simply opened up a can of organic diced tomatoes instead of the fresh ones -- how's that for lazy? But healthy, nonetheless!

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When I was a young girl, my family spent out summers at a cottage in the northern part of our state. It was lovely waking up early in the morning and going for a swim in the lake. We'd spend the mornings and afternoons at the cottage, but then we'd head out to explore the neighboring areas. One of my favorite spots was a fishing village on the edge Lake Michigan. We'd shop and buy fish fresh off the boat -- a delicious dinner just waiting to be baked or grilled.

Most fish and many shellfish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. In addition, most seafood is only 20 to 50 calories per ounce. So, with healthy preparation, seafood is a wonderful addition to your dinner plate. Check out some of these great recipes from Self Magazine:

• Blue-Claw Crab Boil with Asian Condiments.
• Seared Sea Scallops with Lemongrass Sauce.
• Steamed Fish with Scallions and Ginger.

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