Wednesday, 20 May 2015

Get Ready for a Low Fat Summer

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Get Ready for a Low Fat Summer
We don't grill year round here in the Pacific Northwest. I'm sure some PNW natives do, unfazed by nine months of rain (to be fair, we've had a drier than usual winter and spring), but I am a fair-weather griller. And so I have wheeled out my little charcoal grill, peeked under the cover for any hibernating spiders, and cleaned it, ready for Memorial Day and beyond.

 

Fiona Haynes
Low Fat Cooking Expert
Summer Cookouts and Picnics
It's so easy to overeat in the summer. We fire up the grill at every opportunity and cook countless steaks, hot dogs and burgers; we prepare mounds of potato salad and macaroni salad; and we offer big plates of decadent fudge-y brownies and ice cream for dessert. All very yummy; all very fattening. So here are some ways to lighten your summer eating and still have you fire up the grill or pack a picnic.

 

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10 Recipes for Summer
Warm weather ought to make it easier to eat healthfully, but many summer foods contain way too much fat. Here are some traditional summer recipes made over, plus one or two naturally healthy dishes.

 

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Grilling 101 for Low Fat Cooks
Spooked a little by gas grills, I bought myself a nice little Weber charcoal grill, and it's perfect for all my modest grilling needs. If you're a grilling newbie or you want to find out about healthy grilling, I have some tips to share.

 

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The Low Fat Salad
You'd think that by opting for salad you'd automatically be choosing a healthy dish, but sometimes you're actually better off picking a basic burger and fries. Think about it: a chef's chopped salad can be loaded with meats, cheeses, eggs, have deep-fried croutons, and be drowned in a creamy dressing. Salad can be healthy, and without resorting to a bare-bones bowl of lettuce and shredded carrots. So here are some tips for building a healthier yet still-filling salad.

 

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