The beauty of phyllo, or filo, dough is that it's low in total fat, has no saturated or trans fat, and contains no cholesterol. This makes phyllo dough a great alternative to regular pastry. It's light, crisp and flaky, and so long as you use butter-flavored cooking spray between layers rather than real melted butter, it's a perfect low fat choice for pies, tarts and, of course, strudels.

Never worked with phyllo dough before? I'll show you how.

Low-Fat Phyllo Dough Recipes

• Pear Cranberry Strudel
• Blackberry and Apple Tart
• Peach Tarts
• Cherry Turnovers

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You may be trying to eat low fat, but there are some fats you need to include in your diet, especially those found in fish. A new Finnish study published in the journal Neurology found that older people who consumed baked or broiled fish had a lower risk of developing lesions that can lead to memory loss and dementia. Omega 3 fatty acids, which are polyunsaturated fats found in fish, leafy greens, nuts and seeds, are also thought to protect against heart disease, macular degeneration, inflammation and diabetes. Consequently, omega 3 fatty acids are being added to almost everything from bread to yogurt. Find out more about omega 3 fatty acids.

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