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Chili For All

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 of what chili should be, whether it features red meat, white meat, no meat, the type of beans to use, the amount of heat, and so on. So here are six kinds of chili, all of them low fat. Enjoy these chilis with some cornbread, and with a little spoonful of low-fat sour cream or nonfat Greek yogurt on top. Chicken Chili Photo © Fiona Haynes, licensed to About.comChili For All originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Friday, February 3rd, 2012 at 19:39:30.Permalink | Comment | Email this

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Super Bowl Lite

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, of course, the food. Second only to Thanksgiving, Super Bowl food consumption is staggering. About 8 million pounds of popcorn will be eaten, 28 million pounds of potato chips, 90 million pounds of chicken wings, and millions of pizzas will be ordered, all washed down with 50 million cases of beer. But if you're trying to cut down on fat, what can you do? Try some of my tips and suggestions for planning a lower fat Super Bowl Party. Sloppy Joes Photo © Fiona Haynes, licensed to About.comSuper Bowl Lite originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Monday, January 30th, 2012 at 19:17:31.Permalink | Comment | Email this

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White Bean Dip

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 a platter of colorful fresh vegetables for dipping. More Super Bowl Party Foods Spinach Dip Artichoke Dip Mango Black Bean Salsa Baked Tortilla Chips Mini Frittatas Spicy Shrimp Kebabs White Bean Dip Photo © 2012 Fiona Haynes, licensed to About.comWhite Bean Dip originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Friday, January 27th, 2012 at 15:14:08.Permalink | Comment | Email this

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Snow Day Baking

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 really do grind to a halt out here. In our defense, we have hills. Steep hills. Even four-wheel drive cars or snow chains are rendered next to useless on our hills. So for the past week, we stayed home. But this was a an opportunity to cook and to bake. I ran out of bread pretty quickly, but no matter; I had bread flour and yeast! So I spent a lot of time kneading dough for bread and bagels, much to my family's delight. Homemade Bread Photo © 2012 Fiona Haynes, licensed to About.comSnow Day Baking originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 at 18:47:04.Permalink | Comment | Email this

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The Skinny on Skinless Chicken Breasts

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 'em right. Find out why it's worth eating skinless chicken breasts, and what you can do to make them tender and delicious. Low-Fat Chicken Recipes Poaching Chicken Breasts 5 Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes Skinless Chicken Breasts Photo © Fiona Haynes, licensed to About.com, Inc.The Skinny on Skinless Chicken Breasts originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Tuesday, January 17th, 2012 at 00:01:01.Permalink | Comment | Email this

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Cutting Back on Fat

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. 30 Ways to Cut Fat at Mealtimes 20 Ways to Cut Fat in Cooking Good Fats, Bad Fats Sources of Saturated Fat Cutting Back on Fat originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Thursday, January 12th, 2012 at 16:03:55.Permalink | Comment | Email this

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Minestrone Soup

I'm still in soup-making mode. It's the perfect winter food, both warming and comforting, and offering a nice change from all the sweet and heavy food of the holiday season. This minestrone soup is naturally low fat, contains fiber-rich beans, and vitamin-rich kale. You can also use whole-wheat pasta for an additional nutritional boost. Just be sure to use reduced-sodium broth, tomatoes and beans, and go easy on the salt shaker. Minestrone Soup © 2012 Fiona Haynes, licensed to About.comMinestrone Soup originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Friday, January 6th, 2012 at 23:53:08.Permalink | Comment | Email this

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Chicken Soups for the Soul

Nothing beats a warm bowl of chicken soup to banish the winter blahs. This chicken soup has a generous dose of vegetables, principally leeks, mushrooms and carrots. It reminds me of the Cock a Leekie soup I had as a child growing up in Great Britain, only without the traditional prunes! For a filling lunch, enjoy this chicken and leek soup with a whole grain roll. More Low Fat Chicken Soups Cream of Chicken Soup Chicken and Rice Soup Chicken and Black Bean Soup Chicken, Rice and Bean Soup Poached Chicken Breasts for Soup Chicken and Leek Soup Photo © Fiona Haynes, licensed to About.com Follow me on Twitter Chicken Soups for the Soul originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012 at 00:02:22.Permalink | Comment | Email this

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Shaping Up for the New Year: Portion Control

As we head into the New Year, we're no doubt resolved once again to eat better and perhaps exercise more. Eating low fat is one part of this equation, but it's not only what we eat that's important, but also how much we eat. It's all very well choosing low fat foods, but if we replace fat with sugar, or eat larger portions of lower fat foods, we're doing ourselves no favors. That's why portion control is key. The problem is that figuring out what constitutes a serving or a portion is confusing, particularly as these terms mean different things. Here are some articles and reviews on my site to help clear up the confusion. Food Labels, Servings and Portion Distortion The Scoop on Portion Control Why We Overeat Mindless Eating The Portion Teller The Volumetrics Eating PlanShaping Up for the New Year: Portion Control originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Friday, December 30th, 2011 at 00:00:30.Permalink | Comment | Email this

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Black Bean Chipotle Chili

This black bean chipotle chili is an antidote to all that holiday indulgence, and a wonderfully warming winter recipe. The smokiness and heat imparted by the chipotle chile adds a great depth of flavor to this hearty and delicious vegetarian dish. If you've never used chipotle chiles in adobo sauce before, be careful to use just one chile and a little of the sauce. If you make the mistake of emptying the whole can, you'll be in for something of a fiery surprise. Enjoy this black bean chipotle chili with a generous spoonful of thick and creamy fat-free Greek yogurt. Black Bean Chipotle Chili Photo © Fiona Haynes, licensed to About Black Bean Chipotle Chili originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 at 00:00:14.Permalink | Comment | Email this

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Obscenity punctuates halftime show

Ahead of her Super Bowl halftime show, singer Madonna promise there would be no "wardrobe malfunction." What she didn't guarantee was no obscene gestures.

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'Chronicle' wins box office

"Chronicle" sacked "The Woman in Black" at the box office on Super Bowl weekend, but both modestly-budgeted films exceeded industry expectations and brought in strong grosses for their respective studios.

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'Wild Orchid' director Zalman King dies at 70

Zalman King, a one-time actor who went on to produce and direct numerous films including "Wild Orchid," died Friday after a lengthy battle with cancer, his son-in-law said.

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Chuck Norris endorses Newt Gingrich

Chuck Norris doesn't endorse presidential candidates -- he anoints political saviors.

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Family Group Says AdsToo Racy for Super Bowl

Parents Television Council criticizes sexualized commercials, including Toyota ad with lingerie modelsVIDEO: Rove 'Offended' by Chrysler's 'Halftime in America' Ad Watchdog Group Says M.I.A. Halftime Bird Was a 'Slap in the Face'Hoekstra Defends Ad Saying No 'Racial Tint'

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Were Kids Set to RevealDad as Mom's Killer?

Attorney says kids were 'verbalizing more' about mom's disappearance before dad killed them, himselfVIDEO: Sheriff Calls Powell Murder-Suicide 'Something Evil' Dad of Abducted Alaska Teen Pleads For Her Return

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US: Siding With Assad a 'Losing Bet'

White House warns that siding with Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad is 'losing bet' but insists that despite nearly year of violence and recent failed UN resolution, a military solution is not forthcoming.China Says It Was Forced to Veto UN Syria MeasureUS Closes Embassy in Syria, Removes Diplomats

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Catholic Military Chaplains Silenced Over Health Law?

Army orders Catholic chaplains not to read letter calling for resistance to health care reform to parishionersVIDEO: President Obama Looks to Faith on Tax Reform

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Obama walks tightrope on hyping economy- OPINION: Americans settling for a poor economy?