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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lemon Garlic Cod
Cod is a lean fish that also happens to be a good source of omega 3 fatty acids. Baked in the oven with a light drizzle of lemon, garlic, olive oil, a sliver of butter for added flavor, and fresh parsley, this is a wonderful way to enjoy a healthy fish dish.
Cod is a lean fish that also happens to be a good source of omega 3 fatty acids. Baked in the oven with a light drizzle of lemon, garlic, olive oil, a sliver of butter for added flavor, and fresh parsley, this is a wonderful way to enjoy a healthy fish dish.
Watermelon Smoothie
A cool refreshing smoothie made with watermelon and yogurt.
A cool refreshing smoothie made with watermelon and yogurt.
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?
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.
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.
A Low Fat Makeover
Perhaps one of your New Year's resolutions is to eat a healthier, low fat diet. Or perhaps you're reassessing your diet as spring 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 healthier, low fat diet. Or perhaps you're reassessing your diet as spring 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.
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?
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?
Moving Away From MyPyramid
MyPyramid, which in 2005 replaced the old food pyramid, was designed to be a personalized, interactive tool to be used in conjunction with food labels to help us make healthy low fat food choices. But would it impact the way we ate?
MyPyramid, which in 2005 replaced the old food pyramid, was designed to be a personalized, interactive tool to be used in conjunction with food labels to help us make healthy low fat food choices. But would it impact the way we ate?
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.
Strawberry Sorbet
Sorbet is virtually fat-free dessert, and a welcome treat on hot sunny days. This strawberry sorbet is made with fresh in-season strawberries, but when fresh strawberries are out of season, it's better to use frozen strawberries for maximum flavor.
Sorbet is virtually fat-free dessert, and a welcome treat on hot sunny days. This strawberry sorbet is made with fresh in-season strawberries, but when fresh strawberries are out of season, it's better to use frozen strawberries for maximum flavor.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Tomato Cucumber Salad
A simple and refreshing tomato cucumber salad with a light balsamic vinegar dressing and fresh basil.
A simple and refreshing tomato cucumber salad with a light balsamic vinegar dressing and fresh basil.
Six Low Fat Smoothies
Fresh-fruit smoothies are the perfect way to enjoy a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals. They're a great way to kick-start your day.
Fresh-fruit smoothies are the perfect way to enjoy a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals. They're a great way to kick-start your day.
Lemon-Lime Pork Tenderloin
A tangy and succulent lemon lime pork tenderloin that's perfect for a week night meal or a special occasion. Best of all it's quick and easy to cook.
A tangy and succulent lemon lime pork tenderloin that's perfect for a week night meal or a special occasion. Best of all it's quick and easy to cook.
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.
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.
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.
Southwestern Quinoa Salad
Quinoa is the grain of choice in this delicious low-fat southwestern-style salad. Enjoy as a light main dish or as an accompaniment to chicken, pork or shrimp.
Quinoa is the grain of choice in this delicious low-fat southwestern-style salad. Enjoy as a light main dish or as an accompaniment to chicken, pork or shrimp.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Mediterranean Cod
A delicious and nutritious Mediterranean cod recipe that requires no added fat, but provides plenty of flavor. Enjoy with a side dish of whole grain rice.
A delicious and nutritious Mediterranean cod recipe that requires no added fat, but provides plenty of flavor. Enjoy with a side dish of whole grain rice.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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 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.
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.
Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote
Strawberries and rhubarb complement each other nicely in this sweet yet tart fruit sauce. Use in parfaits, over angel food cake, and with pancakes or waffles.
Strawberries and rhubarb complement each other nicely in this sweet yet tart fruit sauce. Use in parfaits, over angel food cake, and with pancakes or waffles.
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.
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.
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.
Defining Lean Ground Beef
Ground beef can contain as much as 30 percent fat or as little as five percent fat, but many people are unclear as to what this means in terms of their own fat intake.
Ground beef can contain as much as 30 percent fat or as little as five percent fat, but many people are unclear as to what this means in terms of their own fat intake.
Stir-Fried Shrimp and Broccoli
The great thing about stir fries is that they're a superfast, healthy way to cook. This stir-fried shrimp and broccoli is no exception.
The great thing about stir fries is that they're a superfast, healthy way to cook. This stir-fried shrimp and broccoli is no exception.
Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts
Succulent lemon pepper chicken breasts for a quick and easy low fat weeknight meal.
Succulent lemon pepper chicken breasts for a quick and easy low fat weeknight meal.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Asparagus, Beet, Tomato Couscous
A colorful and delicious healthy, low-fat salad of asparagus, baby beets, tomatoes and whole-wheat couscous.
A colorful and delicious healthy, low-fat salad of asparagus, baby beets, tomatoes and whole-wheat couscous.
10 Ways to Use Low Fat Yogurt
Low Fat or nonfat yogurt makes a great substitute for cream and other full-fat dairy products in all kinds of low fat recipes. Here are 10 ways to use low fat yogurt.
Low Fat or nonfat yogurt makes a great substitute for cream and other full-fat dairy products in all kinds of low fat recipes. Here are 10 ways to use low fat yogurt.
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.
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 Breaded Fish
Delicious white fish fillets coated in breadcrumbs and baked in the oven to make crunchy low-fat kid-pleasing breaded fish.
Delicious white fish fillets coated in breadcrumbs and baked in the oven to make crunchy low-fat kid-pleasing breaded fish.
Roasted Zucchini Rounds
A tasty, healthy snack of roasted zucchini rounds topped with breadcrumbs and shredded parmesan.
A tasty, healthy snack of roasted zucchini rounds topped with breadcrumbs and shredded parmesan.
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.
Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers
A light and tasty vegetarian dish of quinoa-stuffed peppers. Filled with high-fiber, high-protein quinoa, mushrooms, onions, carrots and spinach, these peppers are a healthy and nutritious delight.
A light and tasty vegetarian dish of quinoa-stuffed peppers. Filled with high-fiber, high-protein quinoa, mushrooms, onions, carrots and spinach, these peppers are a healthy and nutritious delight.
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.
Pork for a Change?
Red Meat or White? Thanks to a successful marketing campaign by the pork industry, we almost reflexively
Red Meat or White? Thanks to a successful marketing campaign by the pork industry, we almost reflexively
Low Fat Cake Mix Cakes
Make cakes and muffins from store-bought cake mixes with far less fat and cholesterol with these simple suggestions.
Make cakes and muffins from store-bought cake mixes with far less fat and cholesterol with these simple suggestions.
Low Fat Sauce
Creamy white sauces are delicious over vegetables, with pasta, or served with white meat. Traditionally, these sauces are high in fat. Learn how to make a low fat sauce that works just as well.
Creamy white sauces are delicious over vegetables, with pasta, or served with white meat. Traditionally, these sauces are high in fat. Learn how to make a low fat sauce that works just as well.
Blueberry Scones
A store-bought blueberry scone can be more than 400 calories. so why not make your own at home where you can control the ingredients and the portion size. These blueberry scones make a great low-fat, low-calorie treat at well under under 100 calories per scone.
A store-bought blueberry scone can be more than 400 calories. so why not make your own at home where you can control the ingredients and the portion size. These blueberry scones make a great low-fat, low-calorie treat at well under under 100 calories per scone.
Banana Mango Smoothie
Wake up with this healthy, low fat sweet treat. Chunks of frozen banana blended with fresh mango, yogurt and orange juice make this smoothie worth getting out of bed for.
Wake up with this healthy, low fat sweet treat. Chunks of frozen banana blended with fresh mango, yogurt and orange juice make this smoothie worth getting out of bed for.
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?
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.
Is Peanut Butter OK?
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?
Low Fat Crêpes
Basic crêpes are simple to make. These low fat crêpes are made with nonfat milk, only one egg and absolutely no butter. Eat them with a little confectioners sugar and a squeeze of lemon, or fill them with low fat ingredients such as yogurt and fruit, and roll them up.
Basic crêpes are simple to make. These low fat crêpes are made with nonfat milk, only one egg and absolutely no butter. Eat them with a little confectioners sugar and a squeeze of lemon, or fill them with low fat ingredients such as yogurt and fruit, and roll them up.
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.
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.
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.
Quinoa and Edamame Salad
Low in saturated fat, this healthy and nutritious salad can work as a vegetarian main dish salad or as a side salad. Quinoa is considered a supergrain, which contains more protein than wheat, rice or millet.
Low in saturated fat, this healthy and nutritious salad can work as a vegetarian main dish salad or as a side salad. Quinoa is considered a supergrain, which contains more protein than wheat, rice or millet.
Shrimp Tacos
Light and delicious, these spicy shrimp tacos make a quick and easy weeknight supper.
Light and delicious, these spicy shrimp tacos make a quick and easy weeknight supper.
Broiled Portobello Mushrooms
Meaty and filling, broiled portobello mushrooms are delicious on their own with a green salad or in a whole-grain bun or pita.
Meaty and filling, broiled portobello mushrooms are delicious on their own with a green salad or in a whole-grain bun or pita.
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.
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.
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.
Nonstick Cooking Spray
Nonstick cooking spray is a godsend to many a cook, especially those trying to eat low fat. Replacing the need for copious amounts of oil or butter in cooking, nonstick cooking spray is meant to offer a virtually fat-free way to cook food.
Nonstick cooking spray is a godsend to many a cook, especially those trying to eat low fat. Replacing the need for copious amounts of oil or butter in cooking, nonstick cooking spray is meant to offer a virtually fat-free way to cook food.
Lemon Parsley Chicken
A tasty, tangy low-fat chicken breast recipe using fresh lemon juice and parsley.
A tasty, tangy low-fat chicken breast recipe using fresh lemon juice and parsley.
Spring Vegetable Soup
Make the most of seasonal vegetables and make a delicious low fat, low calorie spring vegetable soup.
Make the most of seasonal vegetables and make a delicious low fat, low calorie spring vegetable soup.
Basic Pancakes
If you have flour, eggs, nonfat milk and sugar in your kitchen, you make these basic low fat pancakes, which taste so much better than those made from a box of mix, or worse, frozen pancakes.
If you have flour, eggs, nonfat milk and sugar in your kitchen, you make these basic low fat pancakes, which taste so much better than those made from a box of mix, or worse, frozen pancakes.
Low Fat Asparagus Frittata
A frittata is essentially an open-faced omelet, which is often finished under the broiler. Enjoy this low fat asparagus frittata on a special occasion such as an Easter or Mother's Day brunch.
A frittata is essentially an open-faced omelet, which is often finished under the broiler. Enjoy this low fat asparagus frittata on a special occasion such as an Easter or Mother's Day brunch.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pizza Dough
Pizza may not be a health food, but if you top it with fresh, healthy ingredients, it can certainly be part of a healthy diet. Here's a great recipe for a basic pizza dough that happens to be virtually fat free. How you top it is up to you.
Pizza may not be a health food, but if you top it with fresh, healthy ingredients, it can certainly be part of a healthy diet. Here's a great recipe for a basic pizza dough that happens to be virtually fat free. How you top it is up to you.
Broccoli Cauliflower Soup
A thick and satisfying broccoli and cauliflower soup that's perfect for a cold winter's day. Thick and creamy, this soup is surprisingly low in fat.
A thick and satisfying broccoli and cauliflower soup that's perfect for a cold winter's day. Thick and creamy, this soup is surprisingly low in fat.
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.
Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry
Need a fast, low fat recipe for dinner? Try this quick and easy low fat chicken and asparagus stir-fry.
Need a fast, low fat recipe for dinner? Try this quick and easy low fat chicken and asparagus stir-fry.
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.
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?
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.
Marinated Chicken Kebabs
A low fat recipe featuring chunks of chicken breast marinated in spicy yogurt, threaded on to skewers and grilled.
A low fat recipe featuring chunks of chicken breast marinated in spicy yogurt, threaded on to skewers and grilled.
Baked Cod Provencal
Cod Provencal is an easy-to-prepare low fat supper for any night of the week.
Cod Provencal is an easy-to-prepare low fat supper for any night of the week.
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 some insight.
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 some insight.
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.
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.
Lemon Blueberry Loaf
A low fat lemon blueberry loaf that's perfect for a mid-morning snack or afternoon tea.
A low fat lemon blueberry loaf that's perfect for a mid-morning snack or afternoon tea.
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.
Honey Mustard Chicken
An easy low fat baked honey mustard chicken that the whole family will enjoy.
An easy low fat baked honey mustard chicken that the whole family will enjoy.
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.
Mushroom Risotto
A satisfyingly filling yet low fat creamy mushroom risotto you'll want to make again and again.
A satisfyingly filling yet low fat creamy mushroom risotto you'll want to make again and again.
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.
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.
Banana Berry Smoothie
A simple and delicious low fat banana berry smoothie makes a great start to your day.
A simple and delicious low fat banana berry smoothie makes a great start to your day.
Low Fat Macaroni Salad
A creamy low fat macaroni salad that's perfect for cookouts and picnics.
A creamy low fat macaroni salad that's perfect for cookouts and picnics.
Low Fat Chicken Satay
A delicious low fat recipe for chicken satay with a creamy peanut sauce.
A delicious low fat recipe for chicken satay with a creamy peanut sauce.
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
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?
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.
No-Cook Recipes
It's too hot to cook your favorite low-fat recipes, so what can you eat that doesn't require a stove, oven or grill? Here are some low-fat, no-cook recipes to see you through the hottest days of the year.
It's too hot to cook your favorite low-fat recipes, so what can you eat that doesn't require a stove, oven or grill? Here are some low-fat, no-cook recipes to see you through the hottest days of the year.
Panko Crusted Cod
If you enjoy fried fish but worry about the fat and calories, then this panko crusted cod is for you. Baked rather than fried, this fish dish makes the basis for a great family meal.
If you enjoy fried fish but worry about the fat and calories, then this panko crusted cod is for you. Baked rather than fried, this fish dish makes the basis for a great family meal.
Lentil and Black Bean Soup
If you want any proof that low fat can be satisfying, try this hearty and nutritious Lentil and Black Bean Soup, which makes a perfect lunch option in the cold winter months.
If you want any proof that low fat can be satisfying, try this hearty and nutritious Lentil and Black Bean Soup, which makes a perfect lunch option in the cold winter months.
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.
Black Bean Burgers
Whether or not you're vegetarian, these low fat black bean burgers make a delicious alternative to hamburgers.
Whether or not you're vegetarian, these low fat black bean burgers make a delicious alternative to hamburgers.
Tuna and Spinach Salad
When it's too hot to cook, make this simple, nutritious low-fat tuna and spinach salad. It's perfect for lunch, picnics or light suppers. Enjoy with some whole grain bread and a glass of chilled white wine.
When it's too hot to cook, make this simple, nutritious low-fat tuna and spinach salad. It's perfect for lunch, picnics or light suppers. Enjoy with some whole grain bread and a glass of chilled white wine.
Pineapple Cake
A moist and delicious pineapple cake made with a mere handful of everyday ingredients. Enjoy this fruity cake as is or frost with a simple icing.
A moist and delicious pineapple cake made with a mere handful of everyday ingredients. Enjoy this fruity cake as is or frost with a simple icing.
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
Low Fat Zucchini Recipes
Zucchini is abundant in the summer months, so what can you use it for? Here are 10 low fat ways to put your zucchini to good use.
Zucchini is abundant in the summer months, so what can you use it for? Here are 10 low fat ways to put your zucchini to good use.
Mango-Black Bean Salsa
A fresh and naturally fat-free salsa made from mango, black beans, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro and freshly squeezed lime juice.
A fresh and naturally fat-free salsa made from mango, black beans, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro and freshly squeezed lime juice.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Light Blueberry Crisp
Make the most of plump fresh blueberries in this delicious yet light blueberry crisp for a delightful summer dessert. Enjoy this light blueberry crisp with a low-fat custard sauce, some frozen vanilla yogurt or a dollop of fat-free whipped topping.
Make the most of plump fresh blueberries in this delicious yet light blueberry crisp for a delightful summer dessert. Enjoy this light blueberry crisp with a low-fat custard sauce, some frozen vanilla yogurt or a dollop of fat-free whipped topping.
Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles
Enjoy a healthy and delicious frozen treat made from fresh strawberries and fat-free yogurt. These low fat strawberry popsicles make a wonderful post-barbecue treat.
Enjoy a healthy and delicious frozen treat made from fresh strawberries and fat-free yogurt. These low fat strawberry popsicles make a wonderful post-barbecue treat.
Tomatoes 101
Available year round the ubiquitous tomato comes into its own in the summer. Find out how to choose tomatoes, store tomatoes and prepare tomatoes for all manner of dishes.
Available year round the ubiquitous tomato comes into its own in the summer. Find out how to choose tomatoes, store tomatoes and prepare tomatoes for all manner of dishes.
Which Fats Should I Eat?
We need to eat dietary fat for a variety of reasons, but which ones should we eat? Choose mostly unsaturated fats. Here are some good examples.
We need to eat dietary fat for a variety of reasons, but which ones should we eat? Choose mostly unsaturated fats. Here are some good examples.
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Enjoy healthier lemon poppy seed muffins, which use a blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flour and a little canola oil instead of butter, making them low in saturated fat. Enjoy these low-fat lemon poppy seed muffins as a breakfast treat or a mid-morning snack.
Enjoy healthier lemon poppy seed muffins, which use a blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flour and a little canola oil instead of butter, making them low in saturated fat. Enjoy these low-fat lemon poppy seed muffins as a breakfast treat or a mid-morning snack.
Baked Chicken and Rice
A quick and easy low fat chicken and rice dish that's easy to prepare any night of the week.
A quick and easy low fat chicken and rice dish that's easy to prepare any night of the week.
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.
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!
Fish Pie
Enjoy a light and fluffy potato-topped creamy fish pie that's filling, delicious and low in fat. This low fat fish pie is comfort food at its lightest and best.
Enjoy a light and fluffy potato-topped creamy fish pie that's filling, delicious and low in fat. This low fat fish pie is comfort food at its lightest and best.
Kale and Potato Soup
Enjoy a healthy low-fat, low-calorie soup that's filled with kale, potatoes, carrots, onions, and some cooked chicken breast.
Enjoy a healthy low-fat, low-calorie soup that's filled with kale, potatoes, carrots, onions, and some cooked chicken breast.
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.
Buttermilk Pancakes
Low fat, fluffy buttermilk pancakes, plain and simple.
Low fat, fluffy buttermilk pancakes, plain and simple.
Chick Pea and Tomato Salad
A low-fat salad made with nutty-tasting chick peas (garbanzo beans) combined with tomatoes, green onions and mint in a lemon-vinaigrette dressing.
A low-fat salad made with nutty-tasting chick peas (garbanzo beans) combined with tomatoes, green onions and mint in a lemon-vinaigrette dressing.
Wish-Bone Salad Spritzers
Those of us watching our fat intake use cooking spray in cooking so the idea of using salad-dressing spray on our salad leaves makes perfect sense. Wish-Bone Salad Spritzers allow us to flavor our salads more subtly and without all the fat of regular dressing.
Those of us watching our fat intake use cooking spray in cooking so the idea of using salad-dressing spray on our salad leaves makes perfect sense. Wish-Bone Salad Spritzers allow us to flavor our salads more subtly and without all the fat of regular dressing.
Chicken and Leek Soup
A delicious and fragrant broth-based chicken and leek soup that's low fat and low calorie.
A delicious and fragrant broth-based chicken and leek soup that's low fat and low calorie.
Fruit and Oat Granola Bars
Make your own low fat granola bars and you may never buy the packaged ones again. Sweet and delicious, these wholesome fruit and oat granola bars make a great breakfast bar or sweet treat for your child's lunch box.
Make your own low fat granola bars and you may never buy the packaged ones again. Sweet and delicious, these wholesome fruit and oat granola bars make a great breakfast bar or sweet treat for your child's lunch box.
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.
Strawberry-Mango Smoothie
This low fat strawberry-mango buttermilk smoothie is a healthy and delicious way to start your day.
This low fat strawberry-mango buttermilk smoothie is a healthy and delicious way to start your day.
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.
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.
What Does Fat Free Really Mean
When something is said to be fat free, does this mean there is no fat at all, and can we eat as much of it as we like?
When something is said to be fat free, does this mean there is no fat at all, and can we eat as much of it as we like?
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.