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Sweets For Your Sweet

2012-02-11T17:17:58Z

Flowers are lovely and a box of chocolates delicious, but there's something extra special about a treat you've made yourself. If you're looking for something on the lighter side, here are 10 Low Fat Valentine's Day desserts to choose from. From strawberries dipped in dark chocolate to delightful heart-shaped meringue cookies, there's something for everyone.

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Sweets For Your Sweet originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Saturday, February 11th, 2012 at 17:17:58.

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Low Fat Panna Cotta

2012-02-09T10:52:29Z

If chocolate's not your thing, or you're serious about eating low fat, here's a delicious alternative dessert for Valentine's Day: a low-fat panna cotta. Traditionally, Panna Cotta, which means "cooked cream," is indeed made with cream, which accounts for its wonderfully rich, silky texture. But if you want a much lighter version, this very low fat panna cotta should do the trick.

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Low Fat Panna Cotta originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Thursday, February 9th, 2012 at 10:52:29.

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Chili For All

2012-02-03T19:39:30Z

No question, chili is one of America's favorite dishes, especially around Super Bowl time. But it seems that no two chili dishes are alike. We all have our own idea of what chili should be, whether it features red meat, white meat, no meat, the type of beans to use, the amount of heat, and so on. So here are six kinds of chili, all of them low fat. Enjoy these chilis with some cornbread, and with a little spoonful of low-fat sour cream or nonfat Greek yogurt on top.

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Chili For All originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Friday, February 3rd, 2012 at 19:39:30.

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Super Bowl Lite

2012-01-30T19:17:31Z

Super Bowl Sunday looms, and for many, it has less to do with the two teams on the field and more to do with the ads, the half-time show and, of course, the food. Second only to Thanksgiving, Super Bowl food consumption is staggering. About 8 million pounds of popcorn will be eaten, 28 million pounds of potato chips, 90 million pounds of chicken wings, and millions of pizzas will be ordered, all washed down with 50 million cases of beer. But if you're trying to cut down on fat, what can you do? Try some of my tips and suggestions for planning a lower fat Super Bowl Party.

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Super Bowl Lite originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Monday, January 30th, 2012 at 19:17:31.

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White Bean Dip

2012-01-27T15:14:08Z

In good time for next weekend's Super Bowl, here's a healthy and delicious white bean dip recipe that should satisfy your Super Bowl party attendees. Offer whole grain crackers and a platter of colorful fresh vegetables for dipping.

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White Bean Dip originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Friday, January 27th, 2012 at 15:14:08.

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Snow Day Baking

2012-01-22T18:47:04Z

Winter hit the Seattle area pretty hard last week. As much as mid-westerners and East coasters scoff at West coast panic over a few inches of snow and ice, we really do grind to a halt out here. In our defense, we have hills. Steep hills. Even four-wheel drive cars or snow chains are rendered next to useless on our hills. So for the past week, we stayed home. But this was a an opportunity to cook and to bake. I ran out of bread pretty quickly, but no matter; I had bread flour and yeast! So I spent a lot of time kneading dough for bread and bagels, much to my family's delight.

Snow Day Baking originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 at 18:47:04.

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The Skinny on Skinless Chicken Breasts

2012-01-17T00:01:01Z

Skinless chicken breasts are much-maligned. They often end up dry and bland, but don't blame the chicken! Skinless chicken breasts can be succulent and flavorful; you just have to treat 'em right. Find out why it's worth eating skinless chicken breasts, and what you can do to make them tender and delicious.

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The Skinny on Skinless Chicken Breasts originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Tuesday, January 17th, 2012 at 00:01:01.

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Cutting Back on Fat

2012-01-12T16:03:55Z

Cutting fat doesn't automatically mean better nutrition or significant calorie savings unless you also make other healthy choices, such as limiting refined sugars, choosing whole grains and fresh produce, watching sodium, and limiting portions. Plus, it's worth stating that you do need some fat in your diet, so a very low-fat to no-fat diet is not a good idea, unless specifically prescribed to help with a medical condition. Whatever your reason for eating lower fat, whether it's for medical reasons or to lead a healthier lifestyle, here are some quick and easy ways to do so.

Cutting Back on Fat originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Thursday, January 12th, 2012 at 16:03:55.

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Minestrone Soup

2012-01-06T23:53:08Z

I'm still in soup-making mode. It's the perfect winter food, both warming and comforting, and offering a nice change from all the sweet and heavy food of the holiday season. This minestrone soup is naturally low fat, contains fiber-rich beans, and vitamin-rich kale. You can also use whole-wheat pasta for an additional nutritional boost. Just be sure to use reduced-sodium broth, tomatoes and beans, and go easy on the salt shaker.

Minestrone Soup originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Friday, January 6th, 2012 at 23:53:08.

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Chicken Soups for the Soul

2012-01-03T00:02:22Z

Nothing beats a warm bowl of chicken soup to banish the winter blahs. This chicken soup has a generous dose of vegetables, principally leeks, mushrooms and carrots. It reminds me of the Cock a Leekie soup I had as a child growing up in Great Britain, only without the traditional prunes! For a filling lunch, enjoy this chicken and leek soup with a whole grain roll.

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Chicken Soups for the Soul originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012 at 00:02:22.

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