Biggest Loser Nutritionist - Cheryl Forberg - Registered Dietitian

Using lowfat ricotta cheese and nonfat yogurt instead of cream cheese and sour cream slashes the amount of fat found in a traditional cheesecake.

Most of us only think about pumpkin in the fall as Thanksgiving approaches. Making your holiday pies from scratch is truly a labor of love -- but it's so easy to use canned puree which is available year round. One of my favorite recipes showcases the creamy texture and distinctive flavor of this underrated veggie. A Frosty Pumpkin Smoothie takes minutes to make and tastes like pumpkin pie -- in a glass. Use Greek-style yogurt to kick up the protein.

Here is one more pumpkin recipe that's delicious warm or cold, from Positively Ageless The smell of sweet spices will fill the air while this creamy dessert is baking. It’s divine straight from the oven but tastes heavenly the next day when it’s cold—if there’s any left the next day.

Chocolate is the ultimate taste of love. In addition to its incomparable flavor, chocolate delivers a delicious boost to our health. And what better way to say “I love you” than with a mouth-watering gift that just happens to be healthy too? Here’s how chocolate and a few other star ingredients make for doubly scrumptious treats.

Lassi (or lhassi) is an Indian yogurt drink. This sweet lassi is made with antioxidant-rich pink grapefruit juice. This frosty treat is a perfect on-the-go breakfast or a welcome refresher after a workout.

The motto at the Ranch is "eat your calories." For that reason, the focus is always on whole fruit instead of juice. But used as a cooking ingredient juice can be a great way to add fruity flavor while minimizing use of added sweeteners. This creamy frozen treat is as gorgeous as it is scrumptious.