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Carrot and Butternut Squash Pur�e

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:41:40 +0000

It's good to have some creamy, moist side dishes to go with our Thanksgiving turkey, but all too often such side dishes are loaded with fat and calories, thanks to unhealthy doses of butter and cream. It needn't be that way. Here's a creamy-textured side dish of pur�ed carrots and butternut squash with no added fat.

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A Low-Fat Thanksgiving Away From Home

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:01:06 +0000

Panic! You're going to be a guest someone else's Thanksgiving table, where food will be abundant and temptation looms large. You don't want to be rude and turn your nose up at a wonderful spread. How can you be true to your low-fat way of eating and still enjoy yourself at the holiday table? I have some tips to help.

How to Enjoy a Low-Fat Thanksgiving Away From Home

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A Low-Fat Thanksgiving Away From Home originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Friday, November 20th, 2009 at 00:01:06.

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Pie, Oh My!

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:44 +0000

Are you having dessert this Thanksgiving? Most of us are. But what should you choose: pumpkin pie or pecan pie? Obviously pie isn't a low-fat, low-calorie dessert, but one of these pies has a nutritional advantage over the other (click on the link and see). But if you're still looking for ways to eat a lower-fat Thanksgiving dessert, you could try a Crustless Pumpkin Pie (pictured), a Low-Fat Pumpkin Pie that uses phyllo dough for the crust, or a Pear-Cranberry Strudel.

If pie isn't your thing, try one of these seasonal alternatives:

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Pie, Oh My! originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Monday, November 16th, 2009 at 00:00:44.

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A Low Fat Thanksgiving

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:34 +0000

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and if the thought of all that holiday feasting leaves you worried about eating too much fat-laden food, I have some tips to help you enjoy Thanksgiving without expanding your waistline. Remember, many of the traditional foods served during Thanksgiving are perfectly healthy and highly nutritious. It's what we do to them that loads them with extra calories and fat. Find out more about how to enjoy a low fat Thanksgiving.

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A Low Fat Thanksgiving originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Thursday, November 12th, 2009 at 00:00:34.

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Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:44 +0000

Here's a great seasonal pumpkin bread pudding that will fill your kitchen with a wonderful aroma. We like ours with raisins, but feel free to use dried cranberries. One of our favorite ways of eating this pudding is with a drizzle of good-quality maple syrup, which is why this dessert would also make a pretty good brunch dish.

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Pumpkin Bread Pudding originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Monday, November 9th, 2009 at 00:00:44.

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Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:23:18 +0000

Chicken soup may be for the soul, but this ice cold pumpkin smoothie is for my sore throat. Instead of my usual coffee, I hankered after a cold drink that would slide down slowly yet easily and that would also pack a nutritional punch. Normally I'd throw a banana, some yogurt and some fresh or frozen berries in the blender, but as it's fall, I thought I'd make good use of my canned pumpkin, so here it is: a healthy, low fat pumpkin smoothie.

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Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at 17:23:18.

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Middle Eastern Chicken

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:23 +0000

Here's a very easy baked chicken dish that requires no added fat. There's plenty of flavor, thanks to the Middle-Eastern-style spices, which add a slight sweetness to the dish. Enjoy this low-fat Middle Eastern Chicken with some whole-grain couscous, rice, or even some creamy polenta.

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Middle Eastern Chicken originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Monday, November 2nd, 2009 at 00:00:23.

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Six Low-Fat, Low-Calorie Soups

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:05 +0000

In general, soup ought to be a wonderful way to improve your nutrition, but many soups are high in fat and calories, and very high in sodium. While there are some good alternatives at the grocery store, you can make flavorful, healthy soups at home, without all the additives of the store-bought variety. Here are six delicious low-fat, low-calorie soups to get you started.

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Six Low-Fat, Low-Calorie Soups originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Thursday, October 29th, 2009 at 00:00:05.

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Quick and Easy Pumpkin Pudding

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:11 +0000

Enjoy a quick and easy seasonal dessert by stirring canned pumpkin pur�e, along with cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg, into some instant pudding and pie mix. I like to do this with butterscotch-flavored pudding, but vanilla pudding works just as well. Remember to use nonfat milk to keep this dessert low fat, and if you're looking to reduce the sugar content too, use a sugar-free pudding mix. Top this super-easy pumpkin pudding with a few pieces of candy corn or with a dollop of fat-free whipped topping (with two mini chocolate chip eyes to make a little ghost).

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Quick and Easy Pumpkin Pudding originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Monday, October 26th, 2009 at 00:00:11.

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Enjoy a Low Fat Halloween

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:01:39 +0000

What's more frightening than the goblins and grim reapers that show up on your doorstep at Halloween? The fat and sugar content of all that candy. Now I don't want to be a party pooper here. I want to enjoy Halloween and enter into the spirit of things as much as the next person. And my kids would never forgive me if I declared a moratorium on all Halloween candy. But I do have some ideas for limiting the excess so that everyone can enjoy a happy and healthy Halloween. Now what's so scary about that?

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Enjoy a Low Fat Halloween originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 at 00:01:39.

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