Low Fat Cooking: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Pumpkin Smoothie
This is like pumpkin pie in a glass, only without the fat and calories. Enjoy this healthy low fat pumpkin smoothie for a liquid breakfast, or enjoy as an energy-boosting liquid snack.
This is like pumpkin pie in a glass, only without the fat and calories. Enjoy this healthy low fat pumpkin smoothie for a liquid breakfast, or enjoy as an energy-boosting liquid snack.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Budget Meals
Keep your pantry stocked with some cheap low-fat staples, and you have the ingredients for some great nutritious meals; a boon in tough economic times.
Keep your pantry stocked with some cheap low-fat staples, and you have the ingredients for some great nutritious meals; a boon in tough economic times.
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?
Fat on the Inside
Scientists have discovered that's it's possible to be thin on the outside and fat on the inside, putting apparently healthy people at risk of heart disease. We already know the Body Mass Index is flawed as a tool for measuring body fat. Is there a better tool?
Scientists have discovered that's it's possible to be thin on the outside and fat on the inside, putting apparently healthy people at risk of heart disease. We already know the Body Mass Index is flawed as a tool for measuring body fat. Is there a better tool?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
Pumpkin Oatmeal
Pumpkin oatmeal packs a powerful low fat nutritional punch on cold dark mornings. It's like eating pumpkin pie for breakfast.
Pumpkin oatmeal packs a powerful low fat nutritional punch on cold dark mornings. It's like eating pumpkin pie for breakfast.
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.
Low Fat Thanksgiving
You don't need to blow your healthy low fat diet during over Thanksgiving, nor do you need to forgo your favorite Thanksgiving foods. You can still enjoy Thanksgiving turkey, gravy, mashed and sweet potatoes, and pumpkin pie, and still maintain your low fat lifestyle.
You don't need to blow your healthy low fat diet during over Thanksgiving, nor do you need to forgo your favorite Thanksgiving foods. You can still enjoy Thanksgiving turkey, gravy, mashed and sweet potatoes, and pumpkin pie, and still maintain your low fat lifestyle.
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.
Carrot, Tomato Soup
When it's cold outside, there's nothing like a pot of homemade soup to help take the chill off. Try a nice warming bowl of carrot, tomato and zucchini soup, spiced with some fresh, peppery cilantro.
When it's cold outside, there's nothing like a pot of homemade soup to help take the chill off. Try a nice warming bowl of carrot, tomato and zucchini soup, spiced with some fresh, peppery cilantro.
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.
Butternut Squash and Pear Soup
A golden, velvety low-fat butternut squash and pear soup with just a mild hint of spice to complement the soup's inherent sweetness. Perfect for fall or winter.
A golden, velvety low-fat butternut squash and pear soup with just a mild hint of spice to complement the soup's inherent sweetness. Perfect for fall or winter.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tomato Spinach Soup
A soup for all seasons, this low fat tomato spinach soup makes a perfect lunch.
A soup for all seasons, this low fat tomato spinach soup makes a perfect lunch.
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 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.
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.
Whole Wheat Pancakes
Make a healthier breakfast by whipping up some low-fat whole-wheat pancakes that are light, fluffy and delicious. Enjoy with some maple syrup or some fruit compote, but steer well clear of butter and cream.
Make a healthier breakfast by whipping up some low-fat whole-wheat pancakes that are light, fluffy and delicious. Enjoy with some maple syrup or some fruit compote, but steer well clear of butter and cream.
Pumpkin Pancakes
Pancakes are just about everybody's favorite breakfast, so add some seasonal flavor by adding pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg to make these delicious low fat pumpkin pancakes.
Pancakes are just about everybody's favorite breakfast, so add some seasonal flavor by adding pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg to make these delicious low fat pumpkin pancakes.
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.
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.
Applesauce Oatmeal Pancakes
Just about everybody loves pancakes. Add a little fiber to yours by making these yummy low-fat applesauce oatmeal pancakes.
Just about everybody loves pancakes. Add a little fiber to yours by making these yummy low-fat applesauce oatmeal pancakes.
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?
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.
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.
Pumpkin-Banana Bread
A low fat pumpkin-banana bread using a small amount of heart-healthy canola oil instead of artery-clogging butter. A nice low fat treat for fall and Halloween.
A low fat pumpkin-banana bread using a small amount of heart-healthy canola oil instead of artery-clogging butter. A nice low fat treat for fall and Halloween.
Crustless Pumpkin Pie
Low fat crustless pumpkin pie is perfect for those who want all the taste of pumpkin pie without the main source of fat. It's almost like a slice of pumpkin custard.
Low fat crustless pumpkin pie is perfect for those who want all the taste of pumpkin pie without the main source of fat. It's almost like a slice of pumpkin custard.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pumpkin Cheesecake
A slimmed-down version of pumpkin cheesecake so that you can enjoy all the flavor with a fraction of the fat.
A slimmed-down version of pumpkin cheesecake so that you can enjoy all the flavor with a fraction of the fat.
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Roasted pumpkin seeds are the perfect low cholesterol, low-saturated-fat snack for Halloween. These roasted pumpkin seeds are sweetened with a sprinkling of brown sugar and cinnamon.
Roasted pumpkin seeds are the perfect low cholesterol, low-saturated-fat snack for Halloween. These roasted pumpkin seeds are sweetened with a sprinkling of brown sugar and cinnamon.
Huevos Rancheros Wraps
A low fat breakfast burrito of Mexican-style eggs, or huevos rancheros.
A low fat breakfast burrito of Mexican-style eggs, or huevos rancheros.
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.
Apple Crisp
Apple crisp is a warming, comforting dessert that's perfect in the cool fall and winter months. Keep it low fat by using just a little butter for the crisp topping.
Apple crisp is a warming, comforting dessert that's perfect in the cool fall and winter months. Keep it low fat by using just a little butter for the crisp topping.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Low Fat French Toast
Lower the fat and cholesterol in French toast by using egg substitute and nonfat milk. The result is still a deliciously sweet breakfast. Don;t spoil it by adding whipped cream or butter!
Lower the fat and cholesterol in French toast by using egg substitute and nonfat milk. The result is still a deliciously sweet breakfast. Don;t spoil it by adding whipped cream or butter!
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?
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.
Chicken and Rice Soup
A warming, soothing low-fat chicken and rice soup that's good for body and soul.
A warming, soothing low-fat chicken and rice soup that's good for body and soul.
Chicken and Black Bean Soup
A spicy and delicious low fat chicken and black bean soup recipe. Serve with non-fat sour cream and baked tortillas.
A spicy and delicious low fat chicken and black bean soup recipe. Serve with non-fat sour cream and baked tortillas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 on a Budget
With food prices soaring, can we really afford to eat low fat? The answer is yes, with some planning. Find out how to shave dollars off your grocery bill, yet still manage to eat low fat.
With food prices soaring, can we really afford to eat low fat? The answer is yes, with some planning. Find out how to shave dollars off your grocery bill, yet still manage to eat low fat.
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.
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?
Top 10 Low Fat Fall Recipes
Try my Top 10 Low Fat Recipes for Fall, using fresh fall produce, and enjoy comfort food with a fraction of the fat.
Try my Top 10 Low Fat Recipes for Fall, using fresh fall produce, and enjoy comfort food with a fraction of the fat.
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.
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
Low Fat Pumpkin Pie
This low fat pumpkin pie uses phyllo dough for the crust, and either egg whites or egg substitute in the pie filling. This means you can enjoy all the flavor of pumpkin pie without all the fat.
This low fat pumpkin pie uses phyllo dough for the crust, and either egg whites or egg substitute in the pie filling. This means you can enjoy all the flavor of pumpkin pie without all the fat.
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.
Pumpkin Bites
Neither a cookie nor a muffin, these delectable, low-fat pumpkin bites are perfect for lunch boxes or as after-school treats. Sweet yet nutritious, these low fat pumpkin bites are a real kid pleaser.
Neither a cookie nor a muffin, these delectable, low-fat pumpkin bites are perfect for lunch boxes or as after-school treats. Sweet yet nutritious, these low fat pumpkin bites are a real kid pleaser.
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.
Lentil Soup
A warming, nutritious, high-fiber, low fat lentil soup that's perfect for cold fall or winter days.
A warming, nutritious, high-fiber, low fat lentil soup that's perfect for cold fall or winter days.
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.
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.
Italian Vegetable Soup
A flavorful low-fat Italian vegetable soup featuring carrots, onions, zucchini, tomatoes, green beans and cannellini beans.
A flavorful low-fat Italian vegetable soup featuring carrots, onions, zucchini, tomatoes, green beans and cannellini beans.
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.
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.
Pumpkin Squares
These little pumpkin squares are light and airy, and belie the fact that they're low fat. Add a little bit of decadence with a sprinkling of mini chocolate chips.
These little pumpkin squares are light and airy, and belie the fact that they're low fat. Add a little bit of decadence with a sprinkling of mini chocolate chips.
Crockpot Chicken Chili
A very simple low fat recipe for crockpot chicken chili.
A very simple low fat recipe for crockpot chicken chili.
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.
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.
Apple Phyllo Pie
Apple Phyllo Pie is a great low-fat alternative to regular apple pie. Crisp, flaky and delicious, this low fat apple phyllo pie can be enjoyed with a scoop of frozen low-fat yogurt or light ice cream.
Apple Phyllo Pie is a great low-fat alternative to regular apple pie. Crisp, flaky and delicious, this low fat apple phyllo pie can be enjoyed with a scoop of frozen low-fat yogurt or light ice cream.
Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins
A great wholesome applesauce oatmeal muffin that's delicious, nutritious and low in fat. Perfect for breakfast on the go or as a lunch box treat.
A great wholesome applesauce oatmeal muffin that's delicious, nutritious and low in fat. Perfect for breakfast on the go or as a lunch box treat.
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 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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Low Fat Yogurt-Granola Parfait
Ditch the doughnut and start your day with low fat, energy-boosting yogurt-granola parfait.
Ditch the doughnut and start your day with low fat, energy-boosting yogurt-granola parfait.
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.
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.
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Brownies
The secret to these low fat pumpkin cream cheese brownies is pumpkin. Using canned pumpkin puree instead of oil makes for a deliciously moist, dense brownie that you'll swear is anything but low fat.
The secret to these low fat pumpkin cream cheese brownies is pumpkin. Using canned pumpkin puree instead of oil makes for a deliciously moist, dense brownie that you'll swear is anything but low fat.
Low Fat Breakfast Wrap
Make this quick and easy low fat breakfast wrap in less than five minutes--perfect for a warm and nutritious start to a busy day.
Make this quick and easy low fat breakfast wrap in less than five minutes--perfect for a warm and nutritious start to a busy day.
Bread Stuffing
Enjoy this lower fat stuffing with your holiday meal. Using turkey sausage, mushrooms and herbs, this bread stuffing makes a perfect accompaniment to your low fat Thanksgiving dinner.
Enjoy this lower fat stuffing with your holiday meal. Using turkey sausage, mushrooms and herbs, this bread stuffing makes a perfect accompaniment to your low fat Thanksgiving dinner.
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.
Crockpot Chicken Curry
A mild and creamy low fat crockpot chicken curry.
A mild and creamy low fat crockpot chicken curry.
Apricot Chicken
Tasty, succulent low-fat Apricot Chicken breasts are perfect for busy weeknights. Enjoy this low-fat dish with your favorite vegetables.
Tasty, succulent low-fat Apricot Chicken breasts are perfect for busy weeknights. Enjoy this low-fat dish with your favorite vegetables.
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?
Healthier Banana Bread
Here's a healthier version of banana bread that reduces the amount of fat and sugar, and replaces half the flour content with with whole wheat flour. The end result is still a delicious banana bread fit for any tea table.
Here's a healthier version of banana bread that reduces the amount of fat and sugar, and replaces half the flour content with with whole wheat flour. The end result is still a delicious banana bread fit for any tea table.
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.
Baked Sweet Potatoes and Apple
An easy side dish of baked sweet potatoes and apples that's naturally low in fat and high in fiber.
An easy side dish of baked sweet potatoes and apples that's naturally low in fat and high in fiber.
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.
Apple Oatmeal Muffins
These moist apple oatmeal muffins make a great low fat snack or breakfast muffin.
These moist apple oatmeal muffins make a great low fat snack or breakfast muffin.
Easy Pumpkin Pudding
What could be simpler than stirring in some pumpkin and pumpkin spices into instant pudding for a low-fat seasonal twist on a classic quick dessert?
What could be simpler than stirring in some pumpkin and pumpkin spices into instant pudding for a low-fat seasonal twist on a classic quick dessert?
Chicken and Chickpeas
A sweet and mildly spiced crockpot chicken and chickpea stew that makes a delicious low fat fall or winter supper.
A sweet and mildly spiced crockpot chicken and chickpea stew that makes a delicious low fat fall or winter supper.
Low Fat Mini Meatloaves
These low fat mini meatloaves are made in a muffin pan, which cuts the normal cooking time of meatloaf by about half. These little meatloaves will appeal to kids, as they're just the right size.
These low fat mini meatloaves are made in a muffin pan, which cuts the normal cooking time of meatloaf by about half. These little meatloaves will appeal to kids, as they're just the right size.
Chicken and Apple Salad
A tangy, succulent low fat chicken and apple salad featuring chunks of chicken breast, crunchy celery and apple, and raisins in a mildly spiced yogurt-based dressing.
A tangy, succulent low fat chicken and apple salad featuring chunks of chicken breast, crunchy celery and apple, and raisins in a mildly spiced yogurt-based dressing.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Tuna Salad Sandwich
A low fat tuna sandwich that manges to be crunchy, tangy and creamy all at the same time
A low fat tuna sandwich that manges to be crunchy, tangy and creamy all at the same time
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.
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.
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.
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 Pork Stew
A lean and delicious crockpot pork and sweet potato stew that will fill you up on a cold fall or winter's day.
A lean and delicious crockpot pork and sweet potato stew that will fill you up on a cold fall or winter's day.
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.
Herbed Roast Chicken
A succulent herbed roast chicken for all occasions.
A succulent herbed roast chicken for all occasions.
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.