Mary in Plymouth, like so many of us these days, wants to make a classic hearty dinner recipe healthier. She’s off to a great start, with her “goat cheese” made from yogurt, and almond milk. Go ahead - use those items in your creamed spinach recipe. Try using extra virgin olive oil, fresh crushed garlic, and a dash of fresh ground nutmeg. You might try fat-free cream cheese, unless you are trying to eliminate dairy items all-together, in which case, several of the egg-substitute products out today are very good.

As for a substitute for the sour cream, try food processing some cottage cheese and adding a couple of tablespoons of lemon juice, or skim milk with a dash of vinegar.

Use a whole grain pasta, with no less than 4 g of fiber per serving. Barilla Plus or Ronzoni Healthy Harvest are good brands.