When it comes to reading food labels, 56% of Americans check fat content first, according to the most recent ACNielsen Online Consumer Confidence Study. Half of all American consumers check ... Read More

Confused by food labels? You’re not alone. Sometimes it’s hard to figure out the difference between items described as reduced fat, low fat, light, lean, and so on. All these ... Read More

Alas, the asparagus season is all but over. But you can make the most of what remains of it by combining crisp green asparagus spears with red, ripe tomatoes and ... Read More

When it’s hot outside and you want something cold for dessert, try some of these icy creations: Lemon Granita Lemon Sorbet Raspberry Sorbet Kiwifruit Sorbet Grapefruit Granita They’re tangy, refreshing and best of all, ... Read More

A pavlova is one of those dishes that looks difficult to make but is actually pretty straightforward. I like my meringue to be soft and slightly chewy in the center—probably ... Read More

At last, an excuse to nibble some chocolate—dark chocolate, that is. Recent studies have linked the consumption of small amounts of dark chocolate with a lowering of blood pressure, lower ... Read More

I knew two things about the Pacific Northwest before moving here eight years ago: it rained a lot, and people ate a great deal of salmon. Both of these turned ... Read More

One of the nice things about summer, with the children off school, is getting a up a bit later and enjoying more leisurely breakfasts. Instead of reaching for the nearest ... Read More

A fresh muffin still warm from the oven is hard to resist. These low fat Apricot-Ginger Muffins are no exception. The sweetness of the apricot preserves hidden in these muffins ... Read More

Many people steer clear of shrimp because of their high cholesterol content. Yet unlike other high-cholesterol foods, shrimp are actually low in saturated fat and total fat. Recent research suggests ... Read More

These creamy, low fat chicken enchiladas use ingredients you probably have on hand in your pantry and refrigerator. They’re a great way to use leftover chicken or a store-bought rotisserie ... Read More

There are no shortcuts to long-term weight loss. Many diets can help us shed pounds in the beginning, but the restrictive nature of these diets makes them too hard to ... Read More

How you prepare food is every bit as important as the kind of food you eat. For example, if you eat fish twice a week, as the American Heart ... Read More

If you want to try something other than hot dogs or hamburgers this July 4th, here are some flavorful low fat options for the grill: Apricot-Ginger Chicken Marinated Chicken Kebabs (pictured) Marinated Flank ... Read More

If you're looking for a fun project to do with the kids this holiday weekend, make these yummy low fat patriotic cupcakes, topped with a cream cheese frosting, blueberries and ... Read More