Serve a variety of foods that everyone can enjoy, perhaps a selection of roasted or grilled vegetables with yogurt dipping sauces, for a refreshing flavor contrast. These foods will fill you up but won’t fill you out.

Serve a smoothie made with milk, seasonal fruits and oatmeal. Oatmeal not only will give your guests a fiber boost, but it also will give your smoothie a creamy, shake-like consistency.

Enhance recipes’ flavor, without adding fat, calories or sodium, by using fresh herbs, like rosemary or thyme, which also make great garnishes.

For a simple springtime side salad: Drizzle olive oil over fresh mozzarella cubes, finely chopped basil and cherry tomatoes.