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Stir-Fried Shrimp and Broccoli Created: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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.
Pork and Pineapple Kebabs Created: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Succulent chunks of marinated pork tenderloin are threaded on to wooden skewers with fresh pineapple and red pepper
Lower Fat Cinco de Mayo Recipes Created: Monday, April 22, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013
Cinco de Mayo is widely celebrated in the United States, even though it is not strictly a holiday and relates to Mexican culture and heritage. If you plan on joining in the celebrations, here are s...
Low Fat Egg Recipes Created: Friday, March 29, 2013 Updated: Friday, March 29, 2013
Eggs are wonderful year round, but they seem especially delicious in the spring, perhaps because they symbolize new life and, of course, because of Easter. Here is a selection of egg recipes that f...
How to Make a Great Meringue Created: Monday, May 22, 2006 Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Making a meringue seems daunting, but it's actually pretty straightforward, so long as you follow a few basic rules.
How to Make a Lower Fat Omelet Created: Thursday, March 02, 2006 Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
You don't have to give up eggs if you're trying to eat low fat. Try making a lower fat omelet. I'll show you how.
Low Fat Summer Grilling - From Memorial Day to Labor Day Created: Monday, June 27, 2005 Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
From Memorial Day through Labor Day, with July 4th in between, enjoy some great low fat summer grilling. Find plenty of ideas for low fat summer cookouts and picnics.
Rotisserie Chicken Created: Tuesday, May 31, 2005 Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
There are countless low fat ways to use a rotisserie chicken. Discover 10 ways to use a rotisserie chicken right here.
Low Fat on a Budget Created: Sunday, April 27, 2008 Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
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.
Good Fats, Bad Fats, Worst Fats Created: Saturday, June 03, 2006 Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Once upon a time, all fats were bad. Now we talk about good fats, bad fats, possibly not-so-bad fats, and really bad fats. Confused? You're not alone.
Do Low Fat Foods Really Taste Different? Created: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
We hear it all the time: low fat foods simply don't taste the same as full-fat foods, and they certainly don't taste as good. But is this really true? It may not be as clear-cut as you think. Find ...
Low Fat Recipes - Ideas for Low Fat Meals Created: Sunday, January 02, 2005 Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
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...
Moving Away from MyPyramid Created: Monday, October 25, 2004 Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
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. ...
On the Side: What to Serve with Low Fat Meals Created: Friday, December 29, 2006 Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
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.
Tomatoes Created: Friday, June 24, 2005 Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
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.
The Low Fat Salad Created: Friday, May 20, 2005 Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Don't fall into the trap of thinking you're eating healthy just because you're eating salad. Salads cease to be low fat once you start adding meat, cheese, creamy dressings and croutons. How can yo...
Asparagus Tips Created: Friday, March 04, 2005 Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
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 ...
Green Day Created: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, March 06, 2013
A selection of St. Patrick's Day recipes suitable for low fat diets.
Chicken 10 Ways Created: Sunday, February 24, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 03, 2013
Eating low fat often means eating a lot of chicken. Thankfully chicken is endlessly versatile, as these 10 recipes show.
Overview of the Types of Fats Video Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
There are different types of fats in the different foods that you eat. This About.com video will go over the different types of fats and whether they are good or bad for you.
Ground Turkey Recipes Created: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Lean ground turkey makes a good alternative to ground beef in many recipes. For the most part it is lower in fat and offers a flavorful white-meat option for all manner of recipes from chilis to bu...
Turkey Meatloaf Created: Saturday, January 12, 2008 Updated: Wednesday, February 20, 2013
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...
Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti Created: Friday, January 14, 2005 Updated: Wednesday, February 20, 2013
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.
Baked Chicken Teriyaki Created: Thursday, October 21, 2004 Updated: Tuesday, February 19, 2013
A new spin on teriyaki chicken, this Asian-style chicken dish is baked with vegetables in one roasting pan. Serve with pan juices and rice.
Chocolate as a Health Food? Created: Friday, February 11, 2005 Updated: Saturday, February 02, 2013
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.
How to Make Low-Fat Shepherd's Pie Video Created: Friday, February 01, 2013 Updated: Friday, February 01, 2013
Shepherd's pie is a hearty, satisfying meal much like a meat pie, except topped with potatoes rather than dough. Get a great recipe that turns this rich dish into a low-fat dinner in this video fro...
Roasted Broccoli Cauliflower Soup Created: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
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.
What Eating Low Fat Means Created: Saturday, January 19, 2013 Updated: Sunday, January 20, 2013
What do we mean by eatling low fat? Is there a magic number or percentage of daily calories. there's certainly a range that we should aim for, and not exceed. At the same time, we should also be aw...
How to Make Low-Fat Stuffing Video Created: Thursday, January 17, 2013 Updated: Thursday, January 17, 2013
Stuffing doesn't have to be a fatty side dish. This About.com video will teach you a delicious low-fat stuffing recipe.
Low Fat Chili Recipes Created: Thursday, February 03, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, January 02, 2013
A selection of low fat chili recipes, with and without meat.
Stocking Low Fat Foods Created: Monday, October 25, 2004 Updated: Tuesday, January 01, 2013
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 los...
20 Ways to Cut Fat in Cooking Created: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012
Take 20 simple steps to lower the fat in your cooking. Low fat cooking is easier than you think.

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