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Many people turn to medication to help cure their health problems. It seems that more and more medications are being prescribed to help with everything from lowering your cholesterol to diabetes. While certain medications are most certainly a good idea and even necessary, there are certain health conditions for which turning to food can be quite helpful.

Not only is food being used as a natural cure for certain conditions, but it can even be a home remedy in helping to prevent certain ailments. Think about any health conditions for which you currently suffer or are worried about preventing in your future. There are bound to be some more natural measures that you can take to ensure that you maintain the picture of health or help to get yourself on a better track. If you want to lead a healthier lifestyle and turn to the right foods to do that, educating yourself on the right options is the first step in the process. It’s true when they say you are what you eat.

Lowering Your Cholesterol One Food at a Time

Having high cholesterol seems to be quite common these days, and that’s likely due in large part to the poor food choices that people are making. Sure high cholesterol is a genetic predisposition, but by eating the right foods you can do wonders in lowering your cholesterol or preventing an increased level in the first place. One of the single best foods you can eat to lower cholesterol is walnuts and almonds as they offer the “good fat” that does wonders in keeping your levels in check. Another important food to consider is Omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil. Whether you eat foods such as salmon directly or take this through a supplement, this can be a powerful aid in lowering your cholesterol level.

The Power of Blue

Blueberries are one of the single best foods that you can eat, often being referred to as a “super food”. Not only are blueberries low in calories and high in fiber, but they are loaded with antioxidants. This means that they can help to prevent heart disease, lower your risk of certain types of cancer, and help to fight off any potentially dangerous cells in the body. These are a surefire way to eat healthier and feel better!

The Ever Curing Garlic

At the center of so many home remedies, you will find garlic. Garlic is a super power when it comes to foods because it has virtually unlimited remedies. Eating a couple of cloves of garlic a day can help to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, can help to naturally prevent the common cold, and can even help to clear up many stomach conditions. If you combine garlic with onions, you find an even more potent combination. These foods should be consumed each and every day, preferably raw, to help maintain a better picture of health and to get rid of any ailments overall.

Nature has been taking care of its creatures for tens of thousands of years, and making progress all the time. While modern medicine is a terrific advancement, there is a lot we can do for our own personal health without having to turn to more harsh and chemical alternatives for every ailment.

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I love a good coffee cake and this recipe only has 3 grams of fat per serving. Whenever I make this in my house, it’s gone within 24 hours! Now I know to make 2.

3 1/3 cups reduced-fat buttermilk baking mix
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine
2/3 cup fat-free egg substitute
1/2 cup skim milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup spreadable fruit (strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, etc)
1/2 cup confectioners sugar

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 15×10 inch jelly-roll pan with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the baking mix and sugar. With a pastry blender, cut in the margarine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg substitute, milk, and the extracts; with a wooden spoon, stir until just combined.
Spread two-thirds of the batter into the pan and smooth the top. Spoon the spreadable fruit evenly over the batter. Drop the remaining batter by tablespoonfuls evenly over the fruit. Bake until light brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool in the pan on a rack for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk the confectioners sugar with 1 tablespoon of water until smooth. Drizzle evenly over the top of the cake while it is still warm.

Serves 18

1 small loaf Corn Bread
3/4 lb turkey sausage, casings removed
1 Tbs light margarine
2 cups chopped onions
1 1/2 cups chopped celery
2 tsp dried sage
1 tsp dried marjoram
1 tsp dried rosemary, crumbled
1/2 cup nonalcoholic white wine
1/2 cup sliced scallions
1/4 cup fat-free egg substitute
1 cup reduced-fat chicken broth

Crumble corn bread into a large, shallow pan. Bake at 375 degrees, stirring often, until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Break up sausage and cook over medium-high heat in a nonstick skillet until browned and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.

Add margarine to skillet and heat until melted. Add onions and celery. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables are tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add sage, marjoram and rosemary. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add vegetable mixture to sausage. Mix in corn bread, wine, scallions and egg substitute.

Coat a 3-quart casserole with nonstick spray. Spoon stuffing into casserole and drizzle with broth. Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until golden, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 270; Fat: 7.8 grams (26% of calories); Cholesterol: 38 milligrams; Sodium: 405 milligrams; Fiber (grams) 3.5.

Servings: 8

This is one of my favorite low fat recipes. Very easy to prepare but it has some great flavor!

1 chicken, cut into pieces
2 garlic cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
3 teaspoon rosemary
1/3 cup orange juice
salt & pepper, to taste

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Remove the skin from the chicken. Rub each piece of chicken with garlic then rub with olive oil. Sprinkle with rosemary. Place into a baking dish. Pour in orange juice. Cover and cook for 30 minutes. Flip chicken and cook uncovered for about 15 minutes longer or until cooked through.

Serves 4-6

Nutrition Facts: 165 calories; 5 g fat; 86 mg cholesterol; 80 mg sodium; 28 g protein

The foods you eat can affect how you think. Try and get more of these foods into your diet:

Omega-3 Fatty Acids – Found in salmon, tuna, walnuts, canola oil and flax seed oil. You can also get Omega-3 fish oil supplements at your pharmacy or nutrition store.

Blueberries – Blueberries are very healthy and have been known to slow down and sometimes reverse age-related declines in brain function.

Green Tea – Improves memory and prevents age-related memory loss.

Chocolate – Yes chocolate! Dark chocolate can help dilate your arteries, improve blood flow and prevent age-related dementia.

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Summer is almost over, but there is plenty of time to enjoy the fresh flavors from the earths harvests ! The title says low fat, but that does not mean low flavor. This is a simple recipe that goes great for lunch or dinner. Feel free to experiment by adding some fresh vegetables from your home garden.

1 small zucchini, sliced
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup canned black beans (rinsed & drained)
1/4 cup salsa
1/4 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
4 burrito size whole-wheat flour tortillas

Place zucchini, pepper and 2 tablespoons of water in a large non-stick skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until slightly tender, about 4 minutes.
Stir in beans and salsa; heat through, about 2 minutes.
Spoon 1/2 cup of the mixture onto each tortilla and serve each with 1 tablespoon of cheese. Fold the ends of the tortilla over, roll and serve.

Serves 4

Nutrition Facts:  153 calories, 3.4 g fat, 1.7 g cholesterol, 385 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrates, 3.7 g fiber, 7 g protein

I’m excited to announce a new collaboration with The Diet Pulpit. Every week I will be posted a healthy recipe on here and the kind folks at The Diet Pulpit are going to feature my recipe on their blog. If you are interested in learning more about your health and diet, I would definitely check out The Diet Pulpit. Now on to todays recipe…

I’ve said it before and I will say it again. I love spicy food ! Nothing is better then a nice order of buffalo wings! Recently my girlfriend and I started tying to eat more healthy, so I’ve been searching for healthy alternatives to some of our favorite foods. Here is a great recipe for a Buffalo-style chicken salad along with a recipe for low fat blue cheese salad dressing. I hope you enjoy!

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
6 cups mixed salad greens
2/3 cups wheat germ
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 egg white
1 cup celery sticks
1/2 cup low fat blue cheese salad dressing (recipe below)
nonstick cooking spray

Lightly spray rack of a broiler pan with cooking spray.
In shallow dish, combine wheat germ, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder and cayenne pepper.
In a separate dish, combine egg white and 2 tablespoons water; belt until frothy.
Dip chicken into egg-white mixture, coating chicken thoroughly
Place on the broiler pan. Broil 3 minutes; turn and broil an additional 2 to 4 minutes, until juices run clear when pierced with fork.
Slice into strips and serve over mixed greens with celery sticks and salad dressing.

Servings: 4
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes

Low-Fat Blue Cheese Dressing

1 cup (8 ounces) fat-free cottage cheese
1 cup (8 ounces) nonfat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon crumbled blue cheese

In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, yogurt, onion and garlic; process until smooth. Stir in blue cheese.
Store, covered, in the refrigerator.

Special thanks go out to Lady Rose for featuring this recipe on The Diet Pulpit. “Don’t be a fool, eat for fuel!“

It has become a fact that much of the population today is considered overweight. Some just accept this fact, however more and more people are deciding to take action to lower body fat. It is best to get your weight under control before it becomes a serious personal health issue. With so many different diets out there today, it can be difficult to decide which diet is right for you. Recent studies state that Low Fat diets are better for you in the long run.

Many people who have been successful in weight loss have done so by limiting fat rather than carbohydrates. Low fat, high carb diet plans work better at keeping weight down. Only a minority of successful weight losers consume low carbohydrate diets. Many who chose a low carb diet are successful at first but end up gaining back the weight over time.

More than half of Americans who have tried a low carb diet have given up. Even the American Institute for Cancer Research has urged dieters to “come back to common sense.” It’s best to eat a balanced diet with lots of fruits and vegetables. You should also reduce portion sizes and increase your physical activity.

Low fat cooking is a great idea for your daily meals. Yes, I agree that much of the flavor in the favorite foods we love comes from fat. Many feel it is difficult to get back that flavor that is lost, but it certainly isn’t impossible. With a little guidance and experimentation you will discover the combination of seasonings that will make food enjoyable again. You can even lower the fat content just by using a different cooking method. Replace frying with baking and always use non-stick cookware.

We all want to be healthy. The best way to get on the right track is to start lowering your fat intake. A good low fat diet will help you lower weight and keep the weight off. At the same time, you will lower your risk of heart disease as well as other physical conditions. If you are not sure where to start, the internet can be a great resource for low fat cooking tips, recipes and other dieting support.

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