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Low Fat Blueberry Pancakes Created: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Quick, easy, and so much better than boxed pancake mix, these homemade low fat blueberry pancakes make a perfect weekend breakfast treat.
Low Fat Blueberry Banana Bread Created: Monday, May 07, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
A healthier low in saturated fat blueberry banana bread, featuring plump blueberries, whole wheat pastry flour, and a small amount of oil instead of butter.
Low Fat Banana and Raspberry Bread Created: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 Updated: Monday, May 07, 2012
A moist, low fat banana bread with fresh raspberries.
A Healthier Banana Bread - How to make Low Fat Banana Bread Created: Sunday, January 13, 2008 Updated: Monday, May 07, 2012
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 brea..
Nonstick Cookware Safety Concerns - Nonstick Coatings and PFOA Created: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
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,...
Understanding Fats - Saturated Fats, Unsaturated Fats, Trans Fats Created: Thursday, October 28, 2004 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
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.
Low Fat Apricot-Ginger Muffins Created: Tuesday, July 12, 2005 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
Delicious, low fat Apricot-Ginger Muffins, pairing the sweetness of apricot preserves with the spiciness of ginger.
Low Fat Recipe Ideas - Low Fat Recipes Created: Sunday, January 02, 2005 Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012
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...
10 Things To Stop Doing If You Want To Eat Low Fat Created: Saturday, April 28, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012
You might want to eat low fat to lose weight, or perhaps to address a medical condition. Here are 10 things you need to stop doing if you want to eat low fat. Some may seem obvious, but others may ...
Why Low Fat Doesn't Mean No Fat - What it Means to Eat Low Fat Created: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Mention the words low fat and people think of celery sticks, carrots and steamed everything else. It doesn't have to be that way. Eating low fat means making informed choices, and distinguishing ...
Is it Time to Ditch Low Fat Diets - Why Eat a Low Fat Diet Created: Thursday, October 11, 2007 Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Is the current orthodoxy on eating low fat plain wrong? Books and articles claim there's no real link between dietary fat and disease, and that the switch to low-fat eating is responsible for the o...
Is Fat Back? The Redemption of Fat Created: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Nutrition advice is always changing. First, all fat was bad, then we were told that there are good fats and bad fats. Now we're being told that one of the
In Praise of Indoor Grills Created: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
For a fast, healthy, low fat way to cook, try an indoor grill. It's perfect for grilling chicken, fish and vegetables. Here's the story of my first indoor grill.
Beef as Part of Low Fat Diet - Eat Beef and Still Eat Low Fat Created: Saturday, June 24, 2006 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
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.
Serving Size of Low Fat Cookies - One Low Fat Cookie Per Serving Created: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Just because something is deemed low fat does not mean it is low calorie. Low fat treats are usually high in sugar, which can equally lead to weight gain.
Low Fat Morning Glory Muffins - Low Fat Carrot Muffins Created: Thursday, September 06, 2007 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Enjoy these moist and delicious morning glory muffins at breakfast or as an afternoon teatime treat.
Low Fat Side Dishes - Keeping Side Dishes Low Fat Created: Friday, December 29, 2006 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Don't blow your low fat eating by piling on unhealthy side dishes. Find out what kinds of side dishes can keep you on track with your low fat diet.
Scrambled Eggs With Smoked Salmon - Lower Fat Created: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Scrambled eggs with smoked salmon makes a wonderful breakfast treat. You can lower the calories, fat and cholesterol by using just one whole egg and two egg whites per person. If you prefer, use an...
Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies Created: Tuesday, December 07, 2004 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Who can resist holiday cookies? If you like oatmeal raisin cookies, try these festive low fat cookies, which use cranberries instead of raisins.
Low Fat Fourth of July Menu - Ideas for a Low Fat 4th July Menu - Low Fat July 4th Recipes Created: Monday, July 02, 2007 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
A tasty selection of low-fat summer foods for a great Fourth of July celebration.
Low Fat Halloween Sugar Cookies Created: Monday, October 20, 2008 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
With almost half the butter of most sugar cookies, these Halloween sugar cookies should make you feel only half as guilty for indulging. Top with sprinkles before baking or add a colorful glaze aft...
Mini Chocolate Chips in Low Fat Baking - Using Mini Chocolate Chips Created: Monday, April 25, 2005 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Use mini chocolate chips in your next low fat chocolate chip cookie recipe. You make a smaller measure of chocolate chips go further.
Low Fat Tomato Rice Salad Created: Sunday, July 01, 2007 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
An easy-to-make salad of whole grain rice, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
The Scoop on Portion Control: How Healthy Steps Tools Measure Up Created: Thursday, December 08, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, April 17, 2012
How much we eat matters almost as much as what we eat, but we often have a hard time figuring out portion sizes. Healthy Steps kitchen tools help take the guesswork out of this with a a line of nif..
Low Fat Apple Brown Betty - How to Make a Low Fat Apple Brown Betty Created: Saturday, September 20, 2008 Updated: Friday, April 13, 2012
This low fat apple brown betty is healthier, low-fat version of an old favorite dessert.
Sweet Potato Fries Created: Thursday, November 04, 2004 Updated: Friday, April 13, 2012
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.
Low Fat Cooking Methods Created: Thursday, October 28, 2004 Updated: Friday, April 13, 2012
How do we practice low fat cooking? There are many ways to prepare low fat meals that allow us to enjoy great flavorful food. Cast aside your deep fat fryer, and do away the with butter and lard, a...
The Beef with Ground Beef: Pink Slime Created: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2012
More than two-thirds of ground beef sold in the United States contains pink slime, a pejorative term for boneless lean beef trimmings used as a filler in ground beef. What is it, and why is there s..
Top 10 Low Fat Mother's Day Recipes - Low Fat Recipes for Mother's Day Created: Friday, June 15, 2007 Updated: Monday, April 09, 2012
Here are 10 terrific low fat recipes that would work perfectly for Mother's Day, whether you're treating mom to breakfast in bed, a casual brunch or even a delicious dinner or dessert, you'll find ..
Top 10 Low Fat Recipes for Fall Created: Friday, June 15, 2007 Updated: Monday, April 09, 2012
Try my Top 10 Low Fat Recipes for Fall, using fresh fall produce, and enjoy comfort food with a fraction of the fat.
Top 10 Low Fat Christmas Recipes Created: Friday, June 15, 2007 Updated: Monday, April 09, 2012
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 Mexican Chicken Bake Created: Thursday, October 06, 2005 Updated: Tuesday, March 27, 2012
A low fat Mexican chicken bake featuring shredded cooked chicken in a spicy tomato sauce, sandwiched between two corn tortillas, and topped with reduced fat cheese.

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