Low Fat Recipes

Making flower shapes out of fruit is not difficult. You can create elegant arrangements that will delight guests out of common fruit. Fruit is easy to work with and looks good on a plate. Make...

Almond milk is popular among vegetarians and natural-foods enthusiasts as an alternative to milk and other dairy products. (See references 1)

Fast foods restaurants are getting really bad press these days, but is the food there really all that bad? The reality is that you can order a healthy meal at many fast food restaurants by using...

This past summer was the first time that I have ever attempted to grow spaghetti squash. We weren't sure what to expect and planted tons. Our spaghetti squash grew in abundance and we have had...

I first fell in love with cooking, shortly after I moved away from home…which coincidently is when I realized that if I didn’t learn how to cook, I may have to say goodbye to my other...

Each person metabolizes food at a different rate, but it generally slows down with age. All of the chocolate sundaes of your youth seem wasted and unappreciated as you struggle to keep a healthy...

If you or your kids love bananas, this is a fun way to change them up a little bit and put a new twist on the way you eat a banana.

Pumpkin is a delicious and healthy food. It's loaded with dietary fiber. I love to use it in a lot of different recipes all year long. This recipe is one that my children love. I like to take...

Getting dinner on the table in a timely manner doesn't mean you have to go out and eat expensive and unhealthy fast food. Here is a recipe that is quick, easy, and delicious! In fact, this is so...

It is estimated that 30% of Americans are obese. Of course obesity puts people at high risk for such things as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, osteoarthritis, and a variety...

Making homemade lemon Popsicles is healthy, easy, inexpensive, and kids love to help make them almost as much as they love eating them. With just the right blend of sweet and tart, these will...

If you have a Keiffer pear tree then you have probably often wondered what to do with these very hard pears. Keiffer pears don't have an especially great flavor when eaten raw, but when cooked...

Most people like tacos, but eating them with greasy ground beef and then topping them with sour cream and cheese can really turn out to be an unhealthy meal. For a healthier taco option, go with...

HDL, or high-density lipoprotein, is a form of cholesterol that protects the vascular walls from plaque. LDL, or low-density lipoprotein, is the bad form of cholesterol that forms plaque on the...

Using a vegetable steamer is a great way to cook your vegetable without using oils and fats. When done right, steamed vegetables taste great and retain a lot of the vitamins and minerals you are...

The Holiday Season brings such delicious traditional family recipes it's hard not to indulge. Having several recipes that are healthier for us, even during the holiday season, is key to keeping...

This is one of our favorite recipes. It’s easy to make, healthy AND tasty. It’s made with reduced fat ingredients and only two egg yolks. You can substitute or mix the spinach with any vegetables...

Healthy and low fat muffins for breakfast are a great way to start off your day, especially if you have them already made at home using low fat ingredients. These Healthy and Low Fat Maple Syrup...

My recipe for Healthy and Low Fat Gingerbread Muffins with Blackstrap Molasses can be made any time of year, but is especially nice during the fall and winter holidays, like Halloween,...

Apples are crisp and delicious especially in the fall. My recipe for healthy and Low Fat Apple Pie Muffins is very easy to make and nice for breakfast or even a midday snack. The best part is that...

Kids will really love this healthy and low-fat Pumpkin and Apple Muffin recipe. It's so quick to make and very easy for children to bring to school for a special snack after recess or to share...

Grandma's triple chocolate fudge cake may be the family's favorite dessert but the fat and calories in just one slice may deplete an entire day's allowance of fat and calories. Learning to make a...

Black beans and rice is the perfect side dish. You can serve it with chicken, seafood, beef or pork. It is easy to make (well my recipe is easy), delicious and healthy. I always keep a couple...

If your kids are like mine, they go through cereal so incredibly fast. With cereal prices going up, and the amount of sugar in children's cereal these days, this healthy granola recipe has been...

Here is a pretty easy chili recipe that I like to follow. You don't have to follow it exactly if you like to add or take out certain things in your chili, it is just a good guideline for the...

If you are like me, you have grown up eating corn on the cob. In my house we grew up eating corn on the cob that was boiled. In the boiling process, though, a lot of the vitamins and minerals...

This delicious and healthy lasagna, made with whole wheat noodles and a variety of vegetables, is definitely one of my husbands all time favorites. If you love homemade lasagna, this one is...

Mexican food is just behind Chinese in terms of our top favorite cuisines in this country, but when people think of Mexican, they often think of fatty, greasy food. This recipe is a refreshing...

This dip is great to bring to any get-together. With its garlicky taste and its creamy texture it makes your taste buds sing. The best part about it is it's low in fat and sodium.

If you ever bought sun dried tomatoes for a recipe you know they can be very expensive. Buying roma tomatoes while they are in season or growing your own can really save you some money. Making...

A lot of great recipes use roasted red peppers. Buying a jar of roasted red peppers can set you back $4 to $6 dollars. Making your own roasted red peppers is much cheaper and the flavor is...

Salmon is a tasty pink fish that can be cooked a variety of ways, including baked in the oven, pan seared on the stove or grilled. Salmon is a low-fat fish that contains healthy omega-3 oils,...

This delicious and low fat recipe is great for any week night entree! So tasty! The lemon perks up your taste buds and your tummy gets really happy! (only 181 calories per serving - serving size:...

Who could resist the delicious flavor combination of creamy banana and rich chocolate? Not only is this smoothie a tantalizing treat for your taste buds but it is sure to please your body as well....

Steaming vegetables preserves alot of vitamins and flavor that's lost in other cooking processes. Adding oils and fresh herbs to the steamer add flavor and spice to the veggies.

Create a healthier version of the classic fettuccine Alfredo dish with a few adjustments to the key ingredients. Impress guests at your next dinner party with this pasta dish that they won't have...

Recipe for Sharon Irene's very healthy spicy Latin Vegetable Beef Soup It is delicious and nutritious

Tired of paying high prices for store bought jerky ;MAKE YOUR OWN IT'S NOT AS HARD AS YOU THINK

Pho Ga is the chicken version of the Pho soups you get in Vietnamese restaurants. I find it a little lighter in flavor and absolutely delicious. After searching through dozens of recipes, talking...

The best kind of food to eat supports metabolism, controls sugar levels and increases organ function. High-fiber, low-fat sources of vitamins and minerals include fruits, vegetables, lean protein...

I scream you scream, we all scream. However, the average fat and sugar content of regular ice cream (much less the peanut butter and rocky road additives) can really make you scream. Isn't there...

Eating out at a Mexican restaurant is fun and relaxing. It means you don't have to cook and you don't have to clean up afterward, and you know the food is going to be good. But for many people on...

Bison, or buffalo, is a healthy red meat with less fat per ounce than beef. Buffalo can be prepared in beef recipes with similar results. Below is an excellent recipe for preparing bison roast in...

Making a healthy portable snack out of bananas is easy, healthy and kid friendly. Some recipes call for the bananas to be deep fried but that's not necessary. Taking the time to dry out the fruit...

It's common to find lists of foods that people should avoid eating in order to lower cholesterol, and often these are tasty selections such as chips and fatty foods that are tough to give up....

Fat and cholesterol clog the arteries that feed the heart and brain. When arteries become clogged, they become inflexible and are prone to clots that can cause heart attacks and strokes. A...

Poached salmon is a simple dish that appears elegant and presents well on a buffet table. Served warm from the pan or allowed to cool to room temperature, poached salmon is delicious on stone...

I've got a recipe that I made up when I got bored and there was nothing to do. We had a bag of frozen mixed berries in the freezer and some jell-o in the cupboard. I don't think that those are the...

Even if you’ve ventured into the healthful world of whole grain foods, millet may be one that you haven’t tried. This tiny seed-like grain used to make bird seed has a variety of health properties...

The cost of Ranch Dressing Dry Mix Packets are becoming more expensive as time goes by. Some brands add MSG (Mono Sodium Glutamate), which is a flavor enhancer. Many people can't tolerate msg and...