Low Fat Cooking: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Asparagus 101
Asparagus at the grocery stores is a sure sign of spring. Full of vitamins and antioxidants, asparagus is a nutritional power house. It fits well into a low fat diet, provided you don't smother it with high fat sauces. So how do we cook and eat this wonderful spring time vegetable so that it remains crisp yet tender?
Asparagus at the grocery stores is a sure sign of spring. Full of vitamins and antioxidants, asparagus is a nutritional power house. It fits well into a low fat diet, provided you don't smother it with high fat sauces. So how do we cook and eat this wonderful spring time vegetable so that it remains crisp yet tender?
Top Low Fat Christmas Cookies
Lower the fat in your Christmas cookies so you can enjoy a little treat without feeling too guilty. Here are 8 yummy low-fat Christmas cookies for all your cookie exchanges and holiday parties.
Lower the fat in your Christmas cookies so you can enjoy a little treat without feeling too guilty. Here are 8 yummy low-fat Christmas cookies for all your cookie exchanges and holiday parties.
Top 10 Christmas Recipes
Do you love Eggnog and sugar cookies? Enjoy some low fat or reduced fat versions of these and other favorite Christmas recipes and treats.
Do you love Eggnog and sugar cookies? Enjoy some low fat or reduced fat versions of these and other favorite Christmas recipes and treats.
Low Fat Sugar Cookies
Sugar cookies, anyone? These low fat cookies are a tasty holiday treat. Reducing the amount of butter allows these holiday cookies to lose much of the fat without losing the flavor.
Sugar cookies, anyone? These low fat cookies are a tasty holiday treat. Reducing the amount of butter allows these holiday cookies to lose much of the fat without losing the flavor.
The Low Fat Kitchen
Low fat cooking becomes easier if low fat ingredients are on hand, and temptation is out of the way. To change the way we cook and eat, we must first give our kitchens a low fat makeover. We can lose the habit of cooking with excess fat, or adding butter, cheese and sour cream at every opportunity if these items are replaced with low fat or fat free alternatives.
Low fat cooking becomes easier if low fat ingredients are on hand, and temptation is out of the way. To change the way we cook and eat, we must first give our kitchens a low fat makeover. We can lose the habit of cooking with excess fat, or adding butter, cheese and sour cream at every opportunity if these items are replaced with low fat or fat free alternatives.
Low Fat Recipes
So you want to eat a healthy low fat diet? Try these delicious low fat recipes and see how low fat does not mean loss of flavor. These low fat recipes make it easy to prepare low fat meals any time of the week.
So you want to eat a healthy low fat diet? Try these delicious low fat recipes and see how low fat does not mean loss of flavor. These low fat recipes make it easy to prepare low fat meals any time of the week.
Is Nonstick Cookware Safe?
Nonstick cookware is a necessity in any low fat kitchen. But questions have been raised about the safety of nonstick cookware because of PFOA, a chemical used in bonding non stick surfaces. DuPont, makers of Teflon-brand nonstick cookware, has come under particular scrutiny. Here's why.
Nonstick cookware is a necessity in any low fat kitchen. But questions have been raised about the safety of nonstick cookware because of PFOA, a chemical used in bonding non stick surfaces. DuPont, makers of Teflon-brand nonstick cookware, has come under particular scrutiny. Here's why.
Low Fat Chocolate Chip Cookies
These delicious low fat chocolate chip cookies have half the fat of regular chocolate chip cookies yet taste just as decadent. Using cocoa powder and miniature chocolate chips, the chocolate taste is just as intense.
These delicious low fat chocolate chip cookies have half the fat of regular chocolate chip cookies yet taste just as decadent. Using cocoa powder and miniature chocolate chips, the chocolate taste is just as intense.
Gingerbread Men
Help yourself to one of these low fat gingerbread men. By reducing the amount of butter and replacing it with applesauce, these low fat holiday cookies are a perfect treat for kids and grown-ups alike.
Help yourself to one of these low fat gingerbread men. By reducing the amount of butter and replacing it with applesauce, these low fat holiday cookies are a perfect treat for kids and grown-ups alike.
Poached Chicken
Poached chicken is a wonderful way to eat succulent, low fat chicken. Enjoy poached chicken in salads, sandwiches, burritos and many other recipes that call for cooked chicken. Here's how to make poached chicken.
Poached chicken is a wonderful way to eat succulent, low fat chicken. Enjoy poached chicken in salads, sandwiches, burritos and many other recipes that call for cooked chicken. Here's how to make poached chicken.
What is Egg Substitute?
Egg substitute is ideal for those who need to lower their intake of fat and cholesterol, but what exactly is egg substitute, and does it contain eggs?
Egg substitute is ideal for those who need to lower their intake of fat and cholesterol, but what exactly is egg substitute, and does it contain eggs?
Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
Who can resist holiday cookies? If you like oatmeal raisin cookies, try these festive low fat cookies, which use cranberries instead of raisins.
Who can resist holiday cookies? If you like oatmeal raisin cookies, try these festive low fat cookies, which use cranberries instead of raisins.
A Low Fat Makeover
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.
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.
How to Make Meringue
Making a meringue seems daunting, but it's actually pretty straightforward, so long as you follow a few basic rules.
Making a meringue seems daunting, but it's actually pretty straightforward, so long as you follow a few basic rules.
Yes or No to Cheese?
Surely cheese is off the menu if you're trying to eat low fat. Not necessarily. Cheese is a good source of protein, calcium and phosphorus, but it's also a major source of saturated fat in our diet. What should we do?
Surely cheese is off the menu if you're trying to eat low fat. Not necessarily. Cheese is a good source of protein, calcium and phosphorus, but it's also a major source of saturated fat in our diet. What should we do?
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.
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.
Butter vs. Margarine
Is butter better or worse for us than margarine? Neither is ideal, especially if we following a low fat diet.
Is butter better or worse for us than margarine? Neither is ideal, especially if we following a low fat diet.
5 Easy Chicken Recipes
Five quick and easy low-fat chicken breast recipes for any night of the week.
Five quick and easy low-fat chicken breast recipes for any night of the week.
Low Fat Vegetable Lasagna
Try this healthy and nutritious low fat vegetable lasagna made with garden vegetables and fat-free ricotta cheese. It's a great low fat vegetarian option any time of the week.
Try this healthy and nutritious low fat vegetable lasagna made with garden vegetables and fat-free ricotta cheese. It's a great low fat vegetarian option any time of the week.
Broccoli Soup
A thick and satisfying low-fat broccoli soup that makes a delicious fall or winter lunch.
A thick and satisfying low-fat broccoli soup that makes a delicious fall or winter lunch.
MyPyramid
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?
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?
Eggs in Low Fat Cooking
Can eggs be part of a low fat diet? What about the cholesterol in eggs? Are there any benefits to eating eggs?
Can eggs be part of a low fat diet? What about the cholesterol in eggs? Are there any benefits to eating eggs?
Low Fat Eggnog
If you're trying to follow a low fat diet, it's hard to pass up eggnog during the holidays. This low fat eggnog means you don't have to. Enjoy it with alcohol or without.
If you're trying to follow a low fat diet, it's hard to pass up eggnog during the holidays. This low fat eggnog means you don't have to. Enjoy it with alcohol or without.
Turkey Chili
Low fat turkey chili is an ideal family supper on cold nights. Serve this low fat chili with a dollop of fat-free sour cream or yogurt on top, and enjoy.
Low fat turkey chili is an ideal family supper on cold nights. Serve this low fat chili with a dollop of fat-free sour cream or yogurt on top, and enjoy.
Low Fat Holiday Eating
Stumped for Low Fat Christmas or holiday recipes? Need low fat tips and suggestions to help you through another holiday feast? Find out how to make low-fat cookies, low-fat eggnog and more. Lower the fat and calories in all your holiday eating so you can enjoy the festivities without worrying about the fat.
Stumped for Low Fat Christmas or holiday recipes? Need low fat tips and suggestions to help you through another holiday feast? Find out how to make low-fat cookies, low-fat eggnog and more. Lower the fat and calories in all your holiday eating so you can enjoy the festivities without worrying about the fat.
Thumbprint Cookies
Cute little thumbprint cookies are irresistible, especially during the holidays. Most cookie recipes involve a lot of butter and eggs. This recipe calls for just a 1/4 cup of butter and only one egg. I like to fill these thumbprint cookies with raspberry preserves, but feel free to use your favorite kind.
Cute little thumbprint cookies are irresistible, especially during the holidays. Most cookie recipes involve a lot of butter and eggs. This recipe calls for just a 1/4 cup of butter and only one egg. I like to fill these thumbprint cookies with raspberry preserves, but feel free to use your favorite kind.
Good Fats, Bad 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.
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.
Peppermint Meringue Cookies
These fat free Chocolate Peppermint Meringue Cookies are one holiday cookie you don't have to feel guilty about. They're fat free and low carb.
These fat free Chocolate Peppermint Meringue Cookies are one holiday cookie you don't have to feel guilty about. They're fat free and low carb.
Low Fat Spinach Dip
Are you looking for low fat dips to serve at your next gathering? Try this low fat spinach dip. Serve with fresh veggies or baked pita chips.
Are you looking for low fat dips to serve at your next gathering? Try this low fat spinach dip. Serve with fresh veggies or baked pita chips.
Low Fat Potato Latkes
Potato latkes are delicious but hardly low fat since they're fried in a generous amount of oil. But these low fat potato latkes aren't fried, they're baked at high temperature, which makes them just as delicious and almost as crispy.
Potato latkes are delicious but hardly low fat since they're fried in a generous amount of oil. But these low fat potato latkes aren't fried, they're baked at high temperature, which makes them just as delicious and almost as crispy.
Poached Chicken Breasts
Poached chicken breasts make for tender succulent chicken that you can use in many a chicken recipe, such as soup, pot pie or burritos. Or enjoy poached chicken plain and simple in a sandwich or on top of a salad.
Poached chicken breasts make for tender succulent chicken that you can use in many a chicken recipe, such as soup, pot pie or burritos. Or enjoy poached chicken plain and simple in a sandwich or on top of a salad.
Six Low-Fat, Low-Cal Soups
Six low-fat, low-calorie soups for cold fall and winter days.
Six low-fat, low-calorie soups for cold fall and winter days.
Crispy Rice Holiday Treats
These crispy rice treats are loved by most kids (and adults). Add a holiday twist by using cookie cutters and some colored food gel and sprinkles.
These crispy rice treats are loved by most kids (and adults). Add a holiday twist by using cookie cutters and some colored food gel and sprinkles.
Rotisserie Chicken
There are countless low fat ways to use a rotisserie chicken. Discover 10 ways to use a rotisserie chicken and find plenty of rotisserie chicken recipes.
There are countless low fat ways to use a rotisserie chicken. Discover 10 ways to use a rotisserie chicken and find plenty of rotisserie chicken recipes.
Chestnuts
Chestnuts are a perfect low fat holiday treat, once you figure out how to get through their tough exterior. The end result is well worth it: chestnuts are soft, sweet and delicious. Use them as a low fat snack or in soups and side dishes.
Chestnuts are a perfect low fat holiday treat, once you figure out how to get through their tough exterior. The end result is well worth it: chestnuts are soft, sweet and delicious. Use them as a low fat snack or in soups and side dishes.
Top 10 Winter Recipes
My top 10 low fat winter warmers, featuring soups, stews and pies.
My top 10 low fat winter warmers, featuring soups, stews and pies.
Sweet Potato Fries
These low fat sweet potato fries are baked in the oven, and make a delicious low fat side dish. Or simply enjoy them on their own with a dollop of ketchup.
These low fat sweet potato fries are baked in the oven, and make a delicious low fat side dish. Or simply enjoy them on their own with a dollop of ketchup.
Silicone Bakeware
Silicone bakeware offers us a nonstick, flexible alternative to traditional metal baking pans, making it easier for us to turn out perfect muffins and cakes.
Silicone bakeware offers us a nonstick, flexible alternative to traditional metal baking pans, making it easier for us to turn out perfect muffins and cakes.
Low Fat Crockpot Cooking
Dust off your slow cooker, or crockpot, and make some delicious, satisfying low-fat meals the whole family can enjoy. In most cases, no added fat is required.
Dust off your slow cooker, or crockpot, and make some delicious, satisfying low-fat meals the whole family can enjoy. In most cases, no added fat is required.
Hydrogenated Oils
How can foods containing hydrogenated oils be labeled trans-fat-free or display 0g trans fats?
How can foods containing hydrogenated oils be labeled trans-fat-free or display 0g trans fats?
Irish Soda Bread
If you're planning a low fat St Patrick's Day feast, try this traditional Irish Soda Bread recipe. It's easy to make and requires only a few basic ingredients.
If you're planning a low fat St Patrick's Day feast, try this traditional Irish Soda Bread recipe. It's easy to make and requires only a few basic ingredients.
Cranberry Bars
A healthier take on a seasonal sweet treat, these wholesome cranberry bars would make a wonderful gift from your kitchen during the holidays.
A healthier take on a seasonal sweet treat, these wholesome cranberry bars would make a wonderful gift from your kitchen during the holidays.
20 Ways to Cut Fat in Cooking
Take 20 simple steps to lower the fat in your cooking. Low fat cooking is easier than you think.
Take 20 simple steps to lower the fat in your cooking. Low fat cooking is easier than you think.
Oven-Fried Chicken
Make satisfyingly crunchy fried chicken without a frying pan. This oven-fried chicken recipe is a great low-fat option for fried-chicken lovers.
Make satisfyingly crunchy fried chicken without a frying pan. This oven-fried chicken recipe is a great low-fat option for fried-chicken lovers.
Roasted Butternut Squash
Enjoy a nutritious wedge of roasted butternut squash as a perfect fall or winter side dish. Glazed with a mix of orange juice and maple syrup, and sprinkled with cinnamon, you can enjoy a deliciously low fat vegetable treat.
Enjoy a nutritious wedge of roasted butternut squash as a perfect fall or winter side dish. Glazed with a mix of orange juice and maple syrup, and sprinkled with cinnamon, you can enjoy a deliciously low fat vegetable treat.
Banana Muffins
There's nothing quite like a warm, fresh banana muffin. Enjoy these low-fat banana muffins for breakfast or a mid-morning snack.
There's nothing quite like a warm, fresh banana muffin. Enjoy these low-fat banana muffins for breakfast or a mid-morning snack.
Macaroni and Cheese
The secrets to this low fat macaroni and cheese are no butter, fat-free milk and reduced fat extra-sharp cheese, yet you still get a nice, creamy texture and a delicious cheesy flavor.
The secrets to this low fat macaroni and cheese are no butter, fat-free milk and reduced fat extra-sharp cheese, yet you still get a nice, creamy texture and a delicious cheesy flavor.
Low Fat Blueberry Muffins
Warm blueberry muffins fresh from the oven are hard to beat. Try these low fat blueberry muffins for breakfast or as part of a low fat brunch.
Warm blueberry muffins fresh from the oven are hard to beat. Try these low fat blueberry muffins for breakfast or as part of a low fat brunch.
10 Low Fat Breakfast Ideas
10 low fat breakfast options including hearty oatmeal, warm and delicious muffins, French toast and eggs.
10 low fat breakfast options including hearty oatmeal, warm and delicious muffins, French toast and eggs.
Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins
For a healthy morning snack, or if you're grabbing breakfast on the run, try these delicious low fat pumpkin oatmeal muffins.
For a healthy morning snack, or if you're grabbing breakfast on the run, try these delicious low fat pumpkin oatmeal muffins.
Chicken Pot Pie
A creamy, low fat chicken pot pie with white-meat chicken, mixed vegetables, and a biscuit crust.
A creamy, low fat chicken pot pie with white-meat chicken, mixed vegetables, and a biscuit crust.
Spinach Soup
A delicious and nutritious spinach soup that's perfect any time of the year. Enjoy with a dollop of fat-free sour cream of plain yogurt.
A delicious and nutritious spinach soup that's perfect any time of the year. Enjoy with a dollop of fat-free sour cream of plain yogurt.
Low Fat Lemon Bars
Sweet yet tart, these low fat lemon bars are a luscious treat. Next to chocolate, these make a perfect sweet indulgence, only with less fat and fewer calories.
Sweet yet tart, these low fat lemon bars are a luscious treat. Next to chocolate, these make a perfect sweet indulgence, only with less fat and fewer calories.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies are just about everybody's favorite cookie, and the undoing of many a dieter or healthy eater. So why not adjust your recipes a little and enjoy a lighter chocolate chip cookie that's still worth savoring.
Chocolate chip cookies are just about everybody's favorite cookie, and the undoing of many a dieter or healthy eater. So why not adjust your recipes a little and enjoy a lighter chocolate chip cookie that's still worth savoring.
Chicken Enchiladas
Creamy, low fat chicken enchiladas using shredded cooked chicken, back beans, sweet corn, salsa and a blend of low fat yogurt and reduced fat sour cream.
Creamy, low fat chicken enchiladas using shredded cooked chicken, back beans, sweet corn, salsa and a blend of low fat yogurt and reduced fat sour cream.
Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti
This low fat version of a classic Italian dish substitutes extra lean turkey for the beef or pork. Enjoy low fat meatballs and spaghetti any time.
This low fat version of a classic Italian dish substitutes extra lean turkey for the beef or pork. Enjoy low fat meatballs and spaghetti any time.
Beef and Low Fat Diets
Beef is a source of saturated fat and cholesterol. Can we still eat beef and follow a low-fat diet? The answer is yes, so long as you bear a few things in mind.
Beef is a source of saturated fat and cholesterol. Can we still eat beef and follow a low-fat diet? The answer is yes, so long as you bear a few things in mind.
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?
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?
Roasted Vegetables
Roasted Vegetables, with a drizzle of heart-healthy olive oil, make an ideal accompaniment to low fat chicken or fish dishes, or simply toss with some pasta for a healthy complete vegetarian meal
Roasted Vegetables, with a drizzle of heart-healthy olive oil, make an ideal accompaniment to low fat chicken or fish dishes, or simply toss with some pasta for a healthy complete vegetarian meal
Fat Intake
How much fat should we eat? Whether or not you are following a low fat diet, this is an important question. The government's new dietary guidelines provide the answer.
How much fat should we eat? Whether or not you are following a low fat diet, this is an important question. The government's new dietary guidelines provide the answer.
Chocolate Rice Cereal Squares
This sinful-looking low-fat chocolate rice cereal squares are a snap to make. They're perfect for popping into lunch boxes, or to take along to a party.
This sinful-looking low-fat chocolate rice cereal squares are a snap to make. They're perfect for popping into lunch boxes, or to take along to a party.
Low Fat Kitchen Staples
Many low fat products lack taste and texture. Here are my top 10 picks of low fat foods or kitchen staples that are excellent low fat or reduced fat options.
Many low fat products lack taste and texture. Here are my top 10 picks of low fat foods or kitchen staples that are excellent low fat or reduced fat options.
Icebox Cookies
Christmas cookies: who can resist them? If you're trying to eat low fat, try these tasty little icebox cookies, which are sweet, buttery and low in fat.
Christmas cookies: who can resist them? If you're trying to eat low fat, try these tasty little icebox cookies, which are sweet, buttery and low in fat.
Skinless Chicken Breasts
Skinless chicken breasts can be tough, stringy, and bland. But they needn't be. Learn how to enjoy succulent, flavorful skinless chicken breasts.
Skinless chicken breasts can be tough, stringy, and bland. But they needn't be. Learn how to enjoy succulent, flavorful skinless chicken breasts.
Beef and Penne
A low fat family-friendly ground beef and pasta dish that's sure to please everybody at dinner time.
A low fat family-friendly ground beef and pasta dish that's sure to please everybody at dinner time.
Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup
A mildly spicy low fat carrot and sweet potato soup that makes a satisfying lunch or beginning to a fall or Thanksgiving dinner.
A mildly spicy low fat carrot and sweet potato soup that makes a satisfying lunch or beginning to a fall or Thanksgiving dinner.
Low Fat Brownies
These low fat brownies make a wonderfully chocolately treat. Served warm with a glass of cold milk, they taste just heavenly.
These low fat brownies make a wonderfully chocolately treat. Served warm with a glass of cold milk, they taste just heavenly.
Shepherd's Pie
A low fat version of Shepherd's Pie, a traditional English comfort-food classic, made with extra-lean ground beef, vegetables and topped with potato.
A low fat version of Shepherd's Pie, a traditional English comfort-food classic, made with extra-lean ground beef, vegetables and topped with potato.
Turkey Meatloaf
Making a reduced fat meatloaf isn't so hard, especially if you substitute lean ground turkey for beef. The key to making it moist is to add lots of veggies, and to soak the breadcrumbs in milk. The end result is a flavorful kid pleaser.
Making a reduced fat meatloaf isn't so hard, especially if you substitute lean ground turkey for beef. The key to making it moist is to add lots of veggies, and to soak the breadcrumbs in milk. The end result is a flavorful kid pleaser.
A Little Goes a Long Way
Peanut butter is hardly a low-fat food, but a peanut butter sandwich using whole grain bread, or some apples with a peanut butter dip can make a nutritious snack. So the question is: should we really eat peanut butter if we're eating low fat?
Peanut butter is hardly a low-fat food, but a peanut butter sandwich using whole grain bread, or some apples with a peanut butter dip can make a nutritious snack. So the question is: should we really eat peanut butter if we're eating low fat?
Meringue Mistakes
With only a few ingredients, making a meringue ought to be simple, but there are some common mistakes to avoid to ensure perfect meringue every time.
With only a few ingredients, making a meringue ought to be simple, but there are some common mistakes to avoid to ensure perfect meringue every time.
Low Fat Chocolate Truffles
Give your sweetie these luscious low fat chocolate truffles on Valentine's Day, or serve them as a sweet, low fat after-dinner treat. These low fat truffles would make a perfect holiday gift at Christmas time, too.
Give your sweetie these luscious low fat chocolate truffles on Valentine's Day, or serve them as a sweet, low fat after-dinner treat. These low fat truffles would make a perfect holiday gift at Christmas time, too.
Gingerbread Cake
A moist and delicious gingerbread cake that's perfect for the holidays. Best of all, it's low fat.
A moist and delicious gingerbread cake that's perfect for the holidays. Best of all, it's low fat.
Fudge Brownies
These low fat brownies are dense and fudgy, making a wonderfully chocolatey treat. Enjoy these while they are still warm with a glass of cold, fat free milk.
These low fat brownies are dense and fudgy, making a wonderfully chocolatey treat. Enjoy these while they are still warm with a glass of cold, fat free milk.
Top 10 Low Fat Pumpkin Recipes
A collection of low fat pumpkin recipes featuring canned or pureed pumpkin.
A collection of low fat pumpkin recipes featuring canned or pureed pumpkin.
Crockpot Chicken and Vegetable
A low fat crockpot chicken and vegetable stew that will fill your kitchen with a wonderful aroma and be waiting for you when you return home from work, late-afternoon shopping or school.
A low fat crockpot chicken and vegetable stew that will fill your kitchen with a wonderful aroma and be waiting for you when you return home from work, late-afternoon shopping or school.
Healthy Chocolate?
Chocolate is neither low fat nor low calorie, but its high flavonoid content may be good for your heart. Most of these antioxidant compounds are destroyed in processing, however.
Chocolate is neither low fat nor low calorie, but its high flavonoid content may be good for your heart. Most of these antioxidant compounds are destroyed in processing, however.
Shrimp in Low Fat Diets
Shrimp are high in cholesterol so should we include them as part of a low fat diet?
Shrimp are high in cholesterol so should we include them as part of a low fat diet?
Brussels Sprouts and Chestnuts
This classic pairing of Brussels Sprouts and chestnuts makes an ideal low fat side dish for your Christmas roast.
This classic pairing of Brussels Sprouts and chestnuts makes an ideal low fat side dish for your Christmas roast.
Cream of Pumpkin Soup
A luscious, velvety cream of pumpkin soup that's low in fat and full of flavor. This low fat cream of pumpkin soup is ideal as a prelude to a full Thanksgiving dinner or simply as a seasonal lunch.
A luscious, velvety cream of pumpkin soup that's low in fat and full of flavor. This low fat cream of pumpkin soup is ideal as a prelude to a full Thanksgiving dinner or simply as a seasonal lunch.
Trans Fats
What are trans fats or hydrogenated fats? Why are trans fats thought to be worse than saturated fats? And how can we find out which foods have trans fats hidden in them?
What are trans fats or hydrogenated fats? Why are trans fats thought to be worse than saturated fats? And how can we find out which foods have trans fats hidden in them?
Roasted Carrots and Parsnips
Perfect as a holiday side dish, these roasted parsnips and carrots go well with any turkey, pork, beef or chicken dish. With just a tablespoon of heart-healthy olive oil, they make a great low-fat side dish.
Perfect as a holiday side dish, these roasted parsnips and carrots go well with any turkey, pork, beef or chicken dish. With just a tablespoon of heart-healthy olive oil, they make a great low-fat side dish.
Chicken Marsala
A classic Chicken and Marsala dish without any knobs of butter. Enjoy with seasonal vegetables.
A classic Chicken and Marsala dish without any knobs of butter. Enjoy with seasonal vegetables.
Red Wine Gravy
Serve this red wine gravy at your low fat holiday table with a lean cut of roast beef tenderloin.
Serve this red wine gravy at your low fat holiday table with a lean cut of roast beef tenderloin.
Low Fat Game Day Chili
Serve this hearty low fat chili to a crowd during the play-offs or on Superbowl Sunday. The best part is, they won't be able to tell it's low fat.
Serve this hearty low fat chili to a crowd during the play-offs or on Superbowl Sunday. The best part is, they won't be able to tell it's low fat.
Chicken Casserole
A hearty and low-fat chicken casserole featuring chicken breasts, mushrooms, onions, celery, carrots and potatoes. Delicious for fall and winter evenings.
A hearty and low-fat chicken casserole featuring chicken breasts, mushrooms, onions, celery, carrots and potatoes. Delicious for fall and winter evenings.
Asian Crockpot Chicken
An easy low fat, Asian-style crockpot chicken that takes moments to prepare in the morning and is ready and waiting on your return in the evening.
An easy low fat, Asian-style crockpot chicken that takes moments to prepare in the morning and is ready and waiting on your return in the evening.
Savory Chicken Breasts
These low fat savory chicken breasts are perfect for the broiler or grill.
These low fat savory chicken breasts are perfect for the broiler or grill.
Low Fat Super Bowl Food
If you're looking to serve low fat food at your Super Bowl party, you'll find some helpful suggestions, as well as some low fat recipes, to make your low fat Super Bowl party a hit.
If you're looking to serve low fat food at your Super Bowl party, you'll find some helpful suggestions, as well as some low fat recipes, to make your low fat Super Bowl party a hit.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Garlic mashed potatoes can be creamy and flavorful without all that butter and cream. Try this version for your holiday table, or as a side dish for any occasion.
Garlic mashed potatoes can be creamy and flavorful without all that butter and cream. Try this version for your holiday table, or as a side dish for any occasion.
Smoked Salmon Roll-ups
Smoked salmon and cream cheese roll-ups, or pinwheels, make a perfect low fat appetizer, provided you use fat free cream cheese.
Smoked salmon and cream cheese roll-ups, or pinwheels, make a perfect low fat appetizer, provided you use fat free cream cheese.
Cranberry Orange Muffins
Tender and light, these low fat Cranberry Orange Muffins make a delightful seasonal treat. Serve them as part of a holiday brunch or enjoy with a glass of orange or pomegranate juice for breakfast.
Tender and light, these low fat Cranberry Orange Muffins make a delightful seasonal treat. Serve them as part of a holiday brunch or enjoy with a glass of orange or pomegranate juice for breakfast.
Crockpot Chicken Chili
A very simple low fat recipe for crockpot chicken chili.
A very simple low fat recipe for crockpot chicken chili.
Winter Fruit Salad
This citrus-based winter fruit salad combines two different kinds of orange and two kinds of grapefruit together with star fruit and jewel-like pomegranate seeds.
This citrus-based winter fruit salad combines two different kinds of orange and two kinds of grapefruit together with star fruit and jewel-like pomegranate seeds.
Lemon and Herb Roast Chicken
A simple lemon and herb roast chicken makes a nice low fat centerpiece for Sunday lunch or a holiday meal with close family. Serve with roasted new potatoes and seasonal vegetables
A simple lemon and herb roast chicken makes a nice low fat centerpiece for Sunday lunch or a holiday meal with close family. Serve with roasted new potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Crockpot Country Chicken
A tasty, low-fat crockpot chicken recipe that's loaded with vegetables. A classic one-pot meal.
A tasty, low-fat crockpot chicken recipe that's loaded with vegetables. A classic one-pot meal.
Chicken with Mushroom Sauce
Sautéed chicken with a creamy mushroom sauce makes a simple yet elegant low fat dinner. It's also quick and easy to prepare.
Sautéed chicken with a creamy mushroom sauce makes a simple yet elegant low fat dinner. It's also quick and easy to prepare.
Chicken Caesar Salad
A low fat, tangy Caesar salad dressing is the key to cutting fat and calories in this chicken salad.
A low fat, tangy Caesar salad dressing is the key to cutting fat and calories in this chicken salad.
Peppermint Cheesecake
Peppermint cheesecake makes a wonderful holiday dessert. Replacing full fat cream cheese with a combination of reduced-fat and fat-free cream cheeses helps to cut calories and fat. Serve this reduced fat dessert at your Christmas table this year.
Peppermint cheesecake makes a wonderful holiday dessert. Replacing full fat cream cheese with a combination of reduced-fat and fat-free cream cheeses helps to cut calories and fat. Serve this reduced fat dessert at your Christmas table this year.
Egg White and Spinach Omelet
Here's an ultra-healthy low-fat herbed egg white and spinach omelet that makes a perfect breakfast or light lunch dish for one. Serve this light egg dish with a spoonful of medium salsa on the side and a slice or two of rustic whole grain bread.
Here's an ultra-healthy low-fat herbed egg white and spinach omelet that makes a perfect breakfast or light lunch dish for one. Serve this light egg dish with a spoonful of medium salsa on the side and a slice or two of rustic whole grain bread.
How to Use Phyllo Dough
Phyllo dough is a great low fat alternative to regular pastry and pie crusts. But using phyllo dough can be daunting. Here's how to use phyllo dough for your low fat baking needs.
Phyllo dough is a great low fat alternative to regular pastry and pie crusts. But using phyllo dough can be daunting. Here's how to use phyllo dough for your low fat baking needs.
Low Fat Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Parmesan is a favorite dish of many, but it's often high in fat and calories. Here's a low fat chicken parmesan that's a little easier on the waistline.
Chicken Parmesan is a favorite dish of many, but it's often high in fat and calories. Here's a low fat chicken parmesan that's a little easier on the waistline.
Black Bean Soup
Whip up this delicious low fat black bean soup in no time at all. A dollop of low fat or fat-free sour cream and some chopped cilantro finish this off nicely.
Whip up this delicious low fat black bean soup in no time at all. A dollop of low fat or fat-free sour cream and some chopped cilantro finish this off nicely.
Crockpot Chicken and Mushrooms
A easy-to-prepare winter crockpot stew featuring chicken, mushrooms, vegetables in a wine-based sauce
A easy-to-prepare winter crockpot stew featuring chicken, mushrooms, vegetables in a wine-based sauce
Pineapple Chicken
A low-fat teriyaki-style pineapple chicken recipe that's so simple to prepare. Enjoy this pineapple chicken with whole grain rice.
A low-fat teriyaki-style pineapple chicken recipe that's so simple to prepare. Enjoy this pineapple chicken with whole grain rice.
Low Fat Cornbread
Serve some of this delicious low fat cornbread at your next picnic, potluck or Super Bowl party.
Serve some of this delicious low fat cornbread at your next picnic, potluck or Super Bowl party.
Baked Pears with Cranberries
Baked pears with dried cranberries, walnuts and drizzled with pomegranate juice, making a warming, low fat seasonal dessert
Baked pears with dried cranberries, walnuts and drizzled with pomegranate juice, making a warming, low fat seasonal dessert
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Enjoy this low fat spaghetti and meatballs dish any night of the week. Use extra-lean ground beef to lower the fat in the meatballs; add tomato sauce and chopped onion to the mix to keep the meatballs moist. Finally, by baking the meatballs rather than frying them, you'll save even more fat calories.
Enjoy this low fat spaghetti and meatballs dish any night of the week. Use extra-lean ground beef to lower the fat in the meatballs; add tomato sauce and chopped onion to the mix to keep the meatballs moist. Finally, by baking the meatballs rather than frying them, you'll save even more fat calories.
Low Fat Chicken Nuggets
Try some tasty low fat chicken nuggets for a change. These nuggets are baked, not fried, which is why they are a great low fat alternative to regular fast-food nuggets. Serve with low fat or fat free sauce on the side.
Try some tasty low fat chicken nuggets for a change. These nuggets are baked, not fried, which is why they are a great low fat alternative to regular fast-food nuggets. Serve with low fat or fat free sauce on the side.
8 Great Stocking Stuffers
8 great stocking stuffers for the healthy cook.
8 great stocking stuffers for the healthy cook.
Low Fat Banana Cake
A sinful-tasting low-fat banana cake with a deliciously sweet cream-cheese frosting makes a sweet treat for any occasion.
A sinful-tasting low-fat banana cake with a deliciously sweet cream-cheese frosting makes a sweet treat for any occasion.
Lemon Chicken
This tangy low fat lemon chicken dish is quick and easy to prepare, making it an ideal supper any night of the week, and a recipe you can bake in the oven, cook on the grill or under the broiler.
This tangy low fat lemon chicken dish is quick and easy to prepare, making it an ideal supper any night of the week, and a recipe you can bake in the oven, cook on the grill or under the broiler.
Beef Tenderloin
A simple yet elegant classic for the holiday table, this lean beef tenderloin can easily fit into your low fat lifestyle.
A simple yet elegant classic for the holiday table, this lean beef tenderloin can easily fit into your low fat lifestyle.
Three Bean Crockpot Chili
A hearty, warming low fat crockpot chili with extra-lean ground beef, kidney beans, pinto beans and black beans.
A hearty, warming low fat crockpot chili with extra-lean ground beef, kidney beans, pinto beans and black beans.
Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins
Pumpkin and cranberries pair well together in these delicious low fat fall muffins. Enjoy these pumpkin cranberry muffins with a morning cup of coffee or as a tea time treat.
Pumpkin and cranberries pair well together in these delicious low fat fall muffins. Enjoy these pumpkin cranberry muffins with a morning cup of coffee or as a tea time treat.
Yogurt-Marinated Chicken
Skinless, boneless chicken breasts marinated in lemon, garlic and cumin yogurt.
Skinless, boneless chicken breasts marinated in lemon, garlic and cumin yogurt.
Eggplant Dip
Low in saturated fat and with no cholesterol, this eggplant dip, or Baba Ghanoush, makes a delicious and nutritious appetizer to enjoy with fresh-cut vegetables or whole wheat pita bread.
Low in saturated fat and with no cholesterol, this eggplant dip, or Baba Ghanoush, makes a delicious and nutritious appetizer to enjoy with fresh-cut vegetables or whole wheat pita bread.
Baked Pita Chips
Make these low fat baked pita chips to accompany your dips and salsas, or to have at hand for a healthy low fat snack.
Make these low fat baked pita chips to accompany your dips and salsas, or to have at hand for a healthy low fat snack.
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Enjoy low fat mashed sweet potatoes by leaving out the butter and adding flavor in other ways. Here, I use orange juice, a little brown sugar, plus cinnamon and ginger.
Enjoy low fat mashed sweet potatoes by leaving out the butter and adding flavor in other ways. Here, I use orange juice, a little brown sugar, plus cinnamon and ginger.
The Low Fat Salad
Don't fall into the trap of thinking you're eating healthy just because you're eating salad. Salads cease to be low fat once you start adding meat, cheese, creamy dressings and croutons. How can you build a satisfying yet healthy, low fat salad? Here are some tips.
Don't fall into the trap of thinking you're eating healthy just because you're eating salad. Salads cease to be low fat once you start adding meat, cheese, creamy dressings and croutons. How can you build a satisfying yet healthy, low fat salad? Here are some tips.
Middle Eastern Chicken
With no added fat, this Middle Eastern Chicken recipe, which uses skinless chicken breasts, makes a great low-fat, nutritious supper that's perfect for any night of the week.
With no added fat, this Middle Eastern Chicken recipe, which uses skinless chicken breasts, makes a great low-fat, nutritious supper that's perfect for any night of the week.
Low Fat Cooking Quiz - On Fat
How much do you know about fat? Try this quiz on fats from your Low Fat Cooking Guide
How much do you know about fat? Try this quiz on fats from your Low Fat Cooking Guide
Black Bean Dip
Serve this spicy, fat-free black bean dip at your next get-together. You might have to make a double batch, as it won't last long.
Serve this spicy, fat-free black bean dip at your next get-together. You might have to make a double batch, as it won't last long.
Salmon and Asparagus
Enjoy this heart-healthy salmon and asparagus in foil. Salmon is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which help protect against heart disease. This dish derives a little under 31% of its calories from fat, so still fits in well with a low fat diet.
Enjoy this heart-healthy salmon and asparagus in foil. Salmon is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which help protect against heart disease. This dish derives a little under 31% of its calories from fat, so still fits in well with a low fat diet.
Making Low Fat Burgers
You don't have to give up beef in your burgers. Find out how to make moist, flavorful low fat burgers using lean and extra-lean ground beef.
You don't have to give up beef in your burgers. Find out how to make moist, flavorful low fat burgers using lean and extra-lean ground beef.
Tuna and Rice
Need an easy low fat recipe to try tonight? Chances are, you have all the ingredients in your pantry and refrigerator already. This is also a quick and healthy low fat dinner that the kids will eat too.
Need an easy low fat recipe to try tonight? Chances are, you have all the ingredients in your pantry and refrigerator already. This is also a quick and healthy low fat dinner that the kids will eat too.
Spice-Rubbed Pork Chops
Enjoy lean pork loin chops flavored with a home-made dry spice rub.
Enjoy lean pork loin chops flavored with a home-made dry spice rub.
Do Low Fat Foods Taste Good?
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.
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.
Low Fat Leek and Potato Soup
Try some warming low fat leek and potato soup either on St. Patrick's Day or during the winter months.
Try some warming low fat leek and potato soup either on St. Patrick's Day or during the winter months.
Couscous Salad
Enjoy this low fat salad featuring whole wheat couscous with garbanzo beans, red onion, tomatoes, cucumber and mint, with a lemon and olive oil dressing.
Enjoy this low fat salad featuring whole wheat couscous with garbanzo beans, red onion, tomatoes, cucumber and mint, with a lemon and olive oil dressing.
Salmon With Lemon Sauce
A simple, flavorful salmon with lemon sauce that's healthy and nutritious; and don't worry, the fat is the heart-healthy kind.
A simple, flavorful salmon with lemon sauce that's healthy and nutritious; and don't worry, the fat is the heart-healthy kind.
Low Fat Beef Enchiladas
Extra-lean ground beef helps make these enchiladas low in saturated fat. Using reduced-fat cheese and 98% fat-free flour tortillas helps reduce the fat and calorie count even more.
Extra-lean ground beef helps make these enchiladas low in saturated fat. Using reduced-fat cheese and 98% fat-free flour tortillas helps reduce the fat and calorie count even more.
Carrot Cake
This moist low fat carrot cake, with its light cream cheese frosting, makes a great guilt-free dessert.
This moist low fat carrot cake, with its light cream cheese frosting, makes a great guilt-free dessert.
Banana Bread
Indulge your sweet tooth with this delicious low fat banana bread recipe.
Indulge your sweet tooth with this delicious low fat banana bread recipe.
Cranberry Orange Bread
Ideal for Thanksgiving or Christmas, this low fat sweet treat makes a perfect holiday snack.
Ideal for Thanksgiving or Christmas, this low fat sweet treat makes a perfect holiday snack.
Easy Cherry Pie Filling
Use fresh or frozen dark, sweet cherries for this easy, naturally low-fat cherry pie filling.
Use fresh or frozen dark, sweet cherries for this easy, naturally low-fat cherry pie filling.
Cauliflower Soup
A thick and warming low-fat cauliflower soup that's perfect for chilly fall or winter days.
A thick and warming low-fat cauliflower soup that's perfect for chilly fall or winter days.
Cheesecake Filling
Sometimes convenience comes at a price. Philadelphia's Ready To Eat Cheesecake Filling delivers an awful lot of total and saturated fat for a rather unsatisfying product.
Sometimes convenience comes at a price. Philadelphia's Ready To Eat Cheesecake Filling delivers an awful lot of total and saturated fat for a rather unsatisfying product.
Saturated Fat in Cooking Oil
One way to cut saturated fat in our diets is to choose liquid oils over solid fats, but cooking oils are not saturated-fat-free.
One way to cut saturated fat in our diets is to choose liquid oils over solid fats, but cooking oils are not saturated-fat-free.
Morning Glory Muffins
Enjoy these moist and delicious morning glory muffins at breakfast or as an afternoon teatime treat.
Enjoy these moist and delicious morning glory muffins at breakfast or as an afternoon teatime treat.
Low Fat Coleslaw
A quick and easy low fat coleslaw using ready-shredded coleslaw mix, fat-free mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, sugar and celery seed.
A quick and easy low fat coleslaw using ready-shredded coleslaw mix, fat-free mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, sugar and celery seed.
Low Fat Side Dishes
Don't blow your low fat eating by piling on unhealthy side dishes. Find out what kinds of side dishes can keep you on track with your low fat diet.
Don't blow your low fat eating by piling on unhealthy side dishes. Find out what kinds of side dishes can keep you on track with your low fat diet.
Spinach and Ricotta Pasta
Here's a delightfully quick and easy creamy low-fat pasta dish using low-fat ricotta cheese, fresh spinach and basil, and your favorite pasta.
Here's a delightfully quick and easy creamy low-fat pasta dish using low-fat ricotta cheese, fresh spinach and basil, and your favorite pasta.
Crockpot Chicken Curry
A mild and creamy low fat crockpot chicken curry.
A mild and creamy low fat crockpot chicken curry.
Eggplant Parmesan
This low fat eggplant parmesan from the government's 5 A Day for Better Health campaign makes a delicious and nutritious low fat supper dish.
This low fat eggplant parmesan from the government's 5 A Day for Better Health campaign makes a delicious and nutritious low fat supper dish.
Low Fat Eggplant Bake
Eggplant, spinach, marinara sauce and ricotta cheese combine to make a wonderfully nutritious, low fat vegetarian dish.
Eggplant, spinach, marinara sauce and ricotta cheese combine to make a wonderfully nutritious, low fat vegetarian dish.
Spaghetti Bolognese
This low fat version of spaghetti Bolognese is full of flavor, even though it takes a fraction of the time it takes to make a traditional Bolognese sauce. Made with extra-lean ground beef, this dish also has a fraction of the fat.
This low fat version of spaghetti Bolognese is full of flavor, even though it takes a fraction of the time it takes to make a traditional Bolognese sauce. Made with extra-lean ground beef, this dish also has a fraction of the fat.
Extra-Light Olive Oil
Some believe extra-light olive oil must be low fat or lower in calories than regular olive oil, but this is not the case. Why, then, is this olive oil labeled light or extra-light?
Some believe extra-light olive oil must be low fat or lower in calories than regular olive oil, but this is not the case. Why, then, is this olive oil labeled light or extra-light?
Crockpot Beef Stew
An easy-to-prepare, low-fat beef stew that cooks all day in the crockpot.
An easy-to-prepare, low-fat beef stew that cooks all day in the crockpot.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Low fat Fettuccine Alfredo? This creamy low fat pasta dish makes a satisfying supper.
Low fat Fettuccine Alfredo? This creamy low fat pasta dish makes a satisfying supper.