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Why Low Fat Doesn't Mean No Fat
Mention the words low fat and people think of celery sticks, carrots and steamed everything else. It doesn't have to be that way. Eating low fat means making informed choices, and distinguishing good fats from bad.

Adopting a Low Fat Lifestyle - A Low Fat Makeover
How do we change the way we think about food, and eat a healthier, low fat diet? We need to give ourselves a low fat makeover.

MyPyramid - The New Food Pyramid -
MyPyramid, which replaces the old food pyramid, is designed to be personalized, interactive tool to be used in conjunction with food labels to help us make healthy low fat food choices. But how much will MyPyramid change the way we eat?

A Healthier New You
Perhaps one of your New Year's resolutions is to eat a healthy low fat diet. Or maybe you're reassessing your diet as srping or summer approach. Whatever the time of year, here are 10 ways to get you started or back on track with a low fat diet in time for spring break or summer.

The Lowdown on Low Fat
Determining the fat content of food is not always easy, even with the help of food labels. For example, does low fat mean the same as reduced fat? And what if a product is said to be light or lean? These terms have specific meanings and are government regulated.

Good Fats, Bad Fats, Worst Fats
Once upon a time, all fats were bad. Now we talk about good fats, bad fats, possibly not-so-bad fats, and really bad fats. Confused? You're not alone.

Do Low Fat Foods Really Taste Different?
We hear it all the time: low fat foods simply don't taste the same as full-fat foods, and they certainly don't taste as good. But is this really true? It may not be as clear-cut as you think. Find out about fat substitutes and whether lower fat foods really do taste all that different.

Understanding Fats
Dietary fat comes in different forms. Some fats are necessary and beneficial, others are not. Find out which fats to choose - sparingly - and which ones to avoid.

What are the Main Sources of Saturated Fat?
Saturated fat raises blood cholesterol putting us at risk of heart disease and stroke. But what are the chief sources of saturated fat, and how can we reduce our intake?

Low Fat Cooking Methods
How do we practice low fat cooking? There are many ways to prepare low fat meals that allow us to enjoy great flavorful food. Cast aside your deep fat fryer, and do away the with butter and lard, and enjoy healthier everyday methods to make your meals.