Low Cal Recipes

Smoothies are healthy, delicious and so easy to make. Making them yourself saves money, you can choose whatever types of fruit you like and add whatever vitamins you prefer. If you are counting...

Most people think Quiche was created by the French. This is not so. Quiche originated in Germany and later the French renamed it: Lorraine. This recipe is a low-carbohydrate Crustless Quiche. ...

Do you love Taco Soup but are looking for a healthy (and easy!) way to cook it? This soup could not be easier. You basically take all of the ingredients, put them in a pot, let them simmer, add...

Standing at the stove, oven mitt holding the lid as the oil heats over a measured amount of popcorn, a woman shimmies the pot, willing the popcorn to pop. That's how most people popped corn before...

Temptations are everywhere this holiday and you know that what tastes good is usually bad for you—the buttered yams with marshmallows, the juicy steaks, stuffed turkeys, and decadent desserts that...

Watermelons are a delicious summer snack. However, the more ripe the watermelon, the more delicious it is. Not everyone knows how to pick the best watermelon out though. This article gives tips...

If you are looking for an economical way for you and your family to be healthier, this recipe is for you. Home made granola bars are great tasting and are good for breakfast, or a snack.

Couscous is a delicious alternative to rice or pasta as a side. It is a light, healthy grain that goes great with chicken or fish and absorbs marinades and flavors well. However, most times I...

This recipe for healthy french fries is easy to make, low in calories, contains no trans fat, and the potatoes taste absolutely delicious. Oh, I forgot to mention that it is very inexpensive, too....

So how in the world do you get your kids to eat celery? Well, you smother it in cheese, of course! OK, maybe the word smother is a tad extreme. But here is a tasty recipe called “crowded...

Pico de gallo is a delicious, fresh, mild salsa. It is authentic and delicious, but also difficult to find to purchase in the grocery store. However, if you follow this simple and easy recipe,...

The Pumpkin Smoothie Drink is like the title says, creamy smooth and so delicious! It contains three power foods: pumpkin, vanilla whey protein powder and ground flaxseed. The Honey Pecan...

One of the main reasons that people give for not eating healthier is that they don't have enough time. Families are rushing around so much that it just seems easier to go through a drive-through...

Giving a child a birthday party can become very expensive and also turn into to an event that is full of sweets and fat foods for the young ones. By following these tips, you will be able to...

Want to keep with the healthy behavior that you've embarked upon, then choose ingredients that will keep you on track even during those wonderful holiday feasts. These greens are super tasty and...

It is hard to stay on a healthy eating course when you are entertaining or party hopping. especially during the holiday season. These Tuscan style toasts are quick to put together, the perfect...

If you have a craving for apple pie alamode this tastes just like it and it can be dish in hand within 5 minutes! I actually like this better than apple pie now. Plus, if you’re on a diet or a...

To make homemade yogurt with stevia, all you need is fresh milk, a starter culture and some simple kitchen utensils. You can use goat's milk, or whole, 2 percent or skim cow's milk. Yogurt with...

Oats are considered healthy.They have a fiber called beta-glucen along with every nutrient possibly known to mankind.They work magic when it comes to reducing cholesterol and blood pressure.They...

A breakfast recipe which tastes great, is heart healthy, inexpensive and quickly made in about 6 short minutes is oatmeal with cinnamon and brown sugar. Here's how to make it..

Flaxseed can prevent heart disease. By adding a bit to your recipes, you'll relish the success it will have on your heart for years to come. Flaxseed is high in omega-3 fatty acids which may...

Green Giant steamed green beans are a fat-free vegetable option that make a great addition to almost any meal. Steamed green beans are an easy-to-prepare and low-calorie source of many vitamins...

Make a delicious healthly dinner quesadilla that everyone will love. Enjoy!

If you are on one of those popular low carbohydrate diets or just looking for a way to add vegetables to your life, this dinner will please and surprise you. Ribbons of zucchini replace the carb...

Asparagus makes a great side for steaks, pork and chicken. It plates well and looks attractive on any dish. Not only is asparagus delicious, it is good for you too. This is an easy recipe for...

Homemade apple sauce is so easy to make. It is also a kid friendly recipe, but probably more for older kids. You can make it as healthy as you want it to be depending on the amount of sugar. It...

A couple of years ago, I came across this recipe, I modified this recipe to my own liking and would like to share my version of this tasty and healthy soup with you. I make this soup about six...

A very slight change in the way you prepare your food can reduce your fat and calorie intake, and you do not have to give up taste. Below you will find various flavorful ingredients that can be...

This lip smacking pumpkin recipe is a favorite of north Indians. A very healthy avatar of the traditional version without losing its flavor and its nutrition.Loaded with vitamin A and antioxidant...

Known as arils, the hundreds of seeds of the pomegranate are a bold, lively red, and since you may have noticed displays of the pomegranate fruit at your grocery store, you may have wondered if...

Spinach lovers will be able to cook this lip smacking less spicy and spinach flavored healthy easy Indian recipe in a microwave oven,in not more than 30 minutes.

Been a vegetarian I find it that it has a lot of more advantages over eating meat, or eating fast foods. How is there an advantage? There's people that can go on any diet and they still have to...

Kale is a nutritious fall garden vegetable that will grow well into winter. In fact, it develops a milder, sweeter flavor after a frost. When all other vitamin sources are gone from the garden...

Dieting is often extremely difficult and can leave you feeling deprived of the foods you once longed to. I have a delicious and healthy meal that leaves you feeling satisfied. Grilled chicken, hot...

The artichoke, in my opinion, is a highly under rated vegetable. It's low in calories, high in fiber, a good source of potassium and great to eat. Today you will learn how to steam an artichoke...

Eating healthy bed time snacks can have many advantages. When your body shuts down during sleep your metabolism comes to a stand still. Eating unhealthy foods before bed can have twice the...

Pomegrante seeds are delicious and an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K. All too often this fruit is overlooked as too exotic. When it is readily available, pick one up, cut it open and...

Lentils, which are considered part of the bean family, are high in fiber, have anitioxidants and iron, among other vitamins and minerals. They are inexpensive and easy to prepare and when served...

An all American favorite and classic, The Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Unfortunately for those of us that want to watch our waistlines this fan fave traditionally prepared can pack over 200 calories a...

Pay attention to the scientific nature of modern health and nutrition, to eating habits by identifying the error to get the correct nutritional approach, this article is to play that role.

We all LOVE ice cream. Unfortunately, ice cream contains a lot of sugar and is for the most part unhealthy. I'm going to teach everybody how to make some absolutely delicious home made ice...

In this article I will show you some quick and easy tips to making healthy choices when you eat out.

Are you looking for ways to cut back on calories? Are you ready to lose weight without feeling like you're losing your mind? Do you want to cut calories but don't know where to start? If so,...

Anything you add to your Toast will act as a Heat Exchanger - meaning the Ingredients you place on your Bread will cool the Bread while your Toaster Oven is trying its best to Heat it. This...

If you are like me you have a lot of peppers and onions in your garden in the summer and fall and are looking for a creative way to eat them. This is a very tasty way to eat tuna. This salad can...

There is nothing worse than bland chicken salad. Those pre-packaged sandwiches at the store are unsatisfying, way too salty and tear a hole in your wallet. Wouldn't it be awesome to make your own...

What a nightmare to realize one day that you are truly overweight. All your life you have been one of the lucky ones who could eat anything and not put on the pounds. Well, those days are over. ...

Who doesn't love the Reuben Sandwich? The Turkey Reuben Sandwich is a refreshing, low calorie remake of the traditional Corn Beef Reuben seen on Delicatessen menus. One Turkey Reuben Sandwich is...

A fantastic recipe for burger meat using soy burger to make all vegetable fajitas. This is a low calorie, low fat recipe for delicious fajitas. This is one of the healthiest versions of fajitas...

Homemade trail mix is a practical and healthful way to get kids to eat a variety of vitamin- and nutrient-rich foods. Trail mix is a fun finger food for younger children and an inexpensive...