Over recent months, Valerie Bertinelli has charmed audiences with her vibrant presence on The Drew Barrymore Show, where she now serves as a lifestyle expert.
The One Day at a Time actress, 64, continues to flaunt her impressive 40-pound weight loss, offering insightful tips from her personal experience.
Additionally, she recently authored an article for Today, sharing mouthwatering recipes that are low in calories yet rich in taste. Here, we’ve compiled four of the most delicious low-carb options, including shrimp scampi noodles, one-pan salmon with broccoli and cauliflower, Italian turkey meatloaf and a bonus sugar-free cheesecake dessert.
4 Valerie Bertinelli-Approved, Low-Carb Recipes To Try This Week
1. Shrimp Scampi Noodles
Over the years, Bertinelli has shared personal tips on achieving weight loss success while reducing alcohol intake and avoiding “unconscious eating.”
For this healthy shrimp scampi noodles recipe, the Food Network alum notes that she adores the "freshness that zoodles (aka zucchini noodles) add to this dish."
She adds that the veggie "pasta and lemon zest add a brightness that's usually missing from traditional shrimp scampi with regular wheat pasta."
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Find the full recipe here.
2. One-Pan Salmon with Broccoli and Cauliflower
The Hot in Cleveland alum also openly discussed her dietary habits during an interview with The Washington Post earlier this spring.
"What wasn't working for me was living my life by a number. Because no matter what that number was, it wasn't going to be good enough," Bertinelli confessed, before telling readers how tackling unconscious and emotional eating was the real game changer.
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Regarding her one-pan salmon recipe, Bertinelli noted: "I love this recipe because it is truly a one-pan wonder. You just put the fresh salmon and crisp veggies on a baking sheet, season everything and pop it in the oven to roast. In just 20 minutes, you've got a flavorful and healthy dinner ... and only one pan to clean!"
The full recipe is located here.
3. Italian Turkey Meatloaf
Back in April, Bertinelli shared with People that reducing her alcohol intake has been surprisingly simple.
However, she mentioned that if she ever feels like having a drink, she won't refrain from doing so. "I'm actually shocked at how hard it's not," she said.
"Because for a long time, I leaned on it. Right now, I love how I feel more than how the alcohol makes me feel. I found that I do naturally hum at happy."
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On Sunday nights, Bertinelli recently shared that she likes this Italian turkey meatloaf recipe. As she wrote in her recipe article: "This lightened-up version of a classic meatloaf uses ground turkey instead of ground beef. It's flavored with my favorite Italian herbs for a truly unique take on a staple main. Serve a slice alongside some zoodles to add more fiber to a low-carb meal."
Find the full recipe here.
4. Sugar-Free Cheesecake
Lastly, Bertinelli revealed a delicious dessert recipe for those pursuing weight loss who still wish to enjoy sweets occasionally.
As the chef wrote: "This cheesecake has all the sweetness and creaminess of the classic version, but with no added sugar! I love being able to indulge in dessert without feeling guilty after."
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Find the recipe here.
The Bottom Line
Bertinelli also dished to People this year regarding her recent weight loss: "I don't need anything to amplify my happiness right now. I feel high just on life. I recently went out to dinner with a friend, and I had ginger ale in a wine glass. And it felt like I was celebrating."
But if she does ever want a glass of wine or a cocktail? "If I really, really want to have a drink, I will," she noted. While promoting her cookbook Indulge, the mom of one shared with the outlet: "I don't deny myself anything anymore."
