LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Courtney Thorne-Smith knows a thing or two about staying in great shape, and part of that is the right diet.

The actress stopped by Access Hollywood Live to share some tasty recipes to help with eating healthy, courtesy of “The New Atkins for a New You Cookbook” by Colette Heimowitz.

Green Goddess Grilled Chicken
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, each split horizontally
1/4 cup regular (not low-fat) mayonnaise
2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
3 Tbs freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 Tbs minced fresh parsley
1 large scallion, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp minced fresh tarragon
1 small clove garlic, minced
1 Tsp salt
1 Tsp granular sugar substitute
1/2 Tsp freshly ground black pepper

1. Combine mayonnaise, oil, lemon juice, parsley, scallion, tarragon, garlic, salt, sugar substitute, and pepper in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, seal bag, and shake to coat. Refrigerate 1 hour.
2. Heat a charcoal or gas grill to medium or heat a grill pan.
3. Remove chicken from marinade and shake off any excess. Grill chicken, turning occasionally, until just cooked through, about 7 minutes.

Makes 4 servings.

Per serving
Net carbs: 2 grams
Total carbs: 2 grams
Fiber: 0 grams
Protein: 53 grams
Fat: 24 grams
Calories: 450

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Mexican Avocado Salad
24 cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
2 Tsps red wine vinegar
1 Tsp salt
1/4 Tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 medium yellow or white onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
2 Tbs chopped, fresh cilantro
1/4 medium head iceberg lettuce cut into half-inch ribbons
2 ripe Hass avocados, seeded, peeled and chopped

1. Combine tomatoes, oil, vinegar and pepper in a medium bowl; let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Add onlion, ja;apeno and cilantro; toss well.
2. Arrange lettuce on a platter and top with avocado. Spoon tomato mixture on top and serve.

Makes 8, 1 cup servings.

Per Serving:
Net carbs: 3 grams
Total carbs: 7 grams
Fiber: 4 grams
Protein: 2 grams
Fat: 9 grams:
Calories: 100

(Recipes reprinted with permission of Touchstone Books from ‘The New Atkins for a New You Cookbook’ by Colette Heimowitz)

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