Low Fat Cooking: Grilled Cheese is Back on the Diet!

One of my all-time favorite foods is Grilled Cheese. Even though it’s warm, I especially love it in summer. I’ve found a great way to still enjoy grilled cheese and cut out most of the calories and fat! Here is how it breaks down: Regular grilled cheese sandwich: (2 slices of American cheese, 2 slices [...]

Low Fat Recipe: Raspberry Cheesecakes

Found this recipe on about.com and it looked too good not to share!  This is a great way to cut your calories by reducing portions and using low-fat ingredients.  Recipes like this teach us how we can still enjoy ourselves while maintaining a healthy and happy weight. If you love cheesecake but hate the fat [...]

Low Fat Turkey Meatballs

You can enjoy food while eating right.  Use this low-fat version recipe of Turkey meatballs paired with some whole wheat pasta and a side salad with light or fat free dressing! (Recipe originally posted on About.com) * 1 pound 99% fat free ground turkey ( I prefer to use the 83% fat free which changes [...]

Low Fat Turkey Chili Recipe

Turkey chili is a great low cal, low carb meal that’s perfect for any time of the day.  It’s packed with lean protein and you can serve it with your favorite veggies.  Here is a great recipe I found on About.com.  If you don’t like a lot of spice in your meals, season the chili [...]

Low Fat Recipes: Oatmeal Peanut Butter Energy Bars

Here is another great low fat recipe from FoodNetwork.com!  Peanut butter makes a great low fat, low carb snack and also gives you great energy! Ingredients Cooking spray 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 tablespoon canola oil 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 [...]