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Low Fat Recipes

America has a problem with obesity - too many people eat too much food, too large of portion, too many calories. We don't get enough fiber. We don't get enough fruits and vegatables, and we eat way too much processed sugar in soda, sweets, juices, and many other foods. Losing weight and staying health requires some work and effort on your part, but the first steps are a healthy diet and increasing your exercise level. In this article we will look into some low fat diets and low fat recipe ideas that you can use to lose weight and live healthier. From websites to books, there are resources out there to help you find the skinnier, healthier you, or maintain your healthy self.



If you are wondering how healthy you are to start with, you can check out your BMI (body mass index) at the Baylor College of Medicine (http://www.bcm.edu/cnrc/caloriesneed.htm) - it will tell you what your required caloric daily intake is to maintain your current size and weight. This is a starting point when you consider your diet and what your calorie reduction goal is. A low-fat diet can help you cut calories that your body doesn't need, letting you lose weight. As a general rule, no more than 25-30% of your caloric intake should come from fats, especially saturated fats.

Some Tips for Low Fat Diet

There are some basic tips you can follow to start cutting fat from your diet immediately. For starters, be sure to trim visible fat off the meat you cook. And bake or broil rather than frying food in oil. When it comes to salads and potatoes and pasta, go light on the toppings and dressings which are often loaded with fat -- if you're like most people, you'll find most low-fat or non-fat dressings to taste almost exactly the same as their regular counterparts. When it comes to milk products, go with fat-free cheeses and skim milk. Stay away from whole milk, cream, sour cream, and cheese spreads - these are loaded with fat calories. Stay away from fried breaded products like french toast, doughnuts, potato chips, etc. For meats, skinless chicken is a winner, as is veal, ham, and fish. When it comes to desserts, avoid things like ice cream, cakes, cookies, and go with sherbets, fruit ice, or even hard candy or jelly beans, which have a few calories but no fat.

Low Fat Recipes

Where can I find low fat recipes? There are plenty of low fat recipes out there to help you meet your dietary goals. Start out at, logically enough, Low-Fat-Recipes.com. They have entrees, salads, low fat desserts, soups, beverages, all designed to keep the fat content under control. Some sample entrees include Orange Glazed Turkey, Chicken Souffle, Asian Stir Fry, and Taco Casserole. Check out this recipe for Oriental Shrimp:
  • 2 tsp. Citrus Juice
  • 2 tsp. Cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup Citrus Juice
  • 1 tbl. Sugar
  • 1 tbl. Black Beans; rinsed, drained and chopped
  • 3 tbl. Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tbl. Soy Sauce
  • 2 tsp. Sesame Oil
  • 2 Red Chilies; seeded & chopped
  • 3/4 lb. uncooked large Shrimp; fresh or frozen (thawed) peeled and deveined
  • 2 Green Onions; sliced (2 tbl. spoons)
  • 1. Mix 2 tsp. citrus juice and the cornstarch, set aside
  • 2. Mix 1/4 cup citrus juice, sugar, black beans, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil & chilies in a skillet or wok, heat to boiling, add shrimp.
  • 3. Stir fry 4 or 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm.
  • 4. Stir in cornstarch mixture, cook and stir for about 1 min. or until thickened. Stir in onions.
  • Shrimp: Serving size 1 serving; cal. 105; cal. from fat 25g; fat; 3g; saturated fat 0g; cholesterol 80 mg; sodium 560 mg; carbohydrate 10g; dietary fiber 1g; protein 10g.
  • Optional: Serve on a bed of brown rice with tomatoes and green onions for garnish.
  • Brown Rice: Serving size 1/2 cup (54g) about 1 cup cooked; amount per serving: cal. 190; cal. from fat 15g; total fat 1.5g; saturated fat 0 g; cholesterol 0 mg; sodium 20 mg; total carbohydrate 42g; dietary fiber 2g; sugars 0g; protein 4g.
They've got a bunch more good stuff there to feast your eyes and mouth on. And don't miss the low fat dessert section with Baked Apples, Angel Food Cake, and Strawberry Cobbler! For more fat-free recipes, check out FatFree.com. Not just low fat, these guys go for no fat. Everything from fat-free lasagna (yes, this means sauteeing things in water..) to muffins to apple oatmeal pancakes. Finally, check out RecipeGoldmine.com. From oven fried chicken to veggie lasagna blueberry cheesecake pie, they have a good selection of meals, soups, and desserts to give you some ideas about low fat dieting.

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