With food prices soaring, even staples such as bread, milk and eggs are causing shoppers to dig deeper. How can we shop for nutritious, low-fat foods without breaking the bank?
Flowers are lovely and a box of chocolates delicious, but there's something extra special about a treat you've made yourself. If you're looking for something on the lighter side, here are 10 Low Fat Valentine's Day desserts to choose from. From strawberries dipped in dark chocolate to delightful heart-shaped meringue cookies, there's something for everyone.
Angel Food Cake with Strawberries and Chocolate Sauce © Fiona Haynes, licensed to About.com
If chocolate's not your thing, or you're serious about eating low fat, here's a delicious alternative dessert for Valentine's Day: a low-fat panna cotta. Traditionally, Panna Cotta, which means "cooked cream," is indeed made with cream, which accounts for its wonderfully rich, silky texture. But if you want a much lighter version, this very low fat panna cotta should do the trick.
Low Fat Panna Cotta © Fiona Haynes, licensed to About.com
No question, chili is one of America's favorite dishes, especially around Super Bowl time. But it seems that no two chili dishes are alike. We all have our own idea of what chili should be, whether it features red meat, white meat, no meat, the type of beans to use, the amount of heat, and so on. So here are six kinds of chili, all of them low fat. Enjoy these chilis with some cornbread, and with a little spoonful of low-fat sour cream or nonfat Greek yogurt on top.
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Super Bowl Sunday looms, and for many, it has less to do with the two teams on the field and more to do with the ads, the half-time show and, of course, the food. Second only to Thanksgiving, Super Bowl food consumption is staggering. About 8 million pounds of popcorn will be eaten, 28 million pounds of potato chips, 90 million pounds of chicken wings, and millions of pizzas will be ordered, all washed down with 50 million cases of beer. But if you're trying to cut down on fat, what can you do? Try some of my tips and suggestions for planning a lower fat Super Bowl Party.
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