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Creamy Low Fat Polenta

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:48:01 +0000

If you're looking for an alternative side dish to potatoes or rice, consider this creamy polenta dish. Looking a little like yellow grits, polenta in its simplest form is basically ...

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Curried Chick Peas and Tomatoes

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:50:44 +0000

Going meatless once in a while is good for our bodies, and a great way to eat cheaply. This curried chick peas and tomatoes recipe is super-fast and super-flavorful, thanks ...

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Sweets For Your Sweet

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:17:58 +0000

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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Low Fat Panna Cotta

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:52:29 +0000

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 ...

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Chili For All

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:39:30 +0000

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 ...

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Super Bowl Lite

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:17:31 +0000

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, ...

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White Bean Dip

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:14:08 +0000

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 ...

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Snow Day Baking

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:47:04 +0000

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 ...

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The Skinny on Skinless Chicken Breasts

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:01:01 +0000

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 ...

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Cutting Back on Fat

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:03:55 +0000

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.

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