Category Archives: International Recipes
18
Jul
Posted by: Whitney

Salty funky miso, deep nutty sesame + spicy ginger make this sauce + every dish it touches into flavor fun-factory! Guess what? We’ve also cut 87% of the fat, 75% calories + 75% of the sodium in comparable sauce recipes or bottled on store shelves. What’s our secret?

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15
Jul
Posted by: Whitney

Growing up in a Greek household, KOFTA was often on the table. I love lamb! Unfortunately, it’s relatively high in …

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02
Jul
Posted by: Whitney

We LOVE eggplant. It’s definitely one of our favorite veggies! Cooks up nice + sweet. Fantastically low calorie. These giant …

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21
May
Posted by: Whitney

Favorite vegetarian protein source? MY FALAFELS! “I don’t mean mine as in I bought it, I mean mine as in …

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07
May
Posted by: Whitney

Love Chopped Kale Salad? Try our Mexi-KALE Salad! Delicate ribbons of kale, sweet roasted squash, crunchy radishes, broccoli slaw + pumpkin seeds (pepitas), vegan cotija cheese, + black beans tossed in a creamy Avocado Chipotle Ranch Dressing! A vegan meal that truly delivers muscle-building protein without the fat bomb! 26g protein, 25g fiber, only 11g fat!

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27
Mar
Posted by: Whitney

Sweet and salty Caribbean-inspired coconut cashew curry fried rice? Yum? Without the sodium, fat, or carb coma of the takeout staple? Feed me NOW! Delicious. Organic. Gluten free and paleo! 75% less sodium!

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26
Jan
Posted by: Whitney

Looking for a flavorful high protein and veggie dish? Lil tired of salads? Try Bimbimbap! Our recipe delivers all the flavors of Korea’s delicious national dish without the high sodium and carb coma of the rice heavy original.

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04
Feb
Posted by: Whitney

You want pizza? Watching your calories, fat and sodium? Me too! Enjoy classic Italian flavors of Pitfire Pizza’s Burrata Pie – tomato sauce, pesto, caramelized onions, hazelnuts and yeah, delicious creamy burrata mozzarella cheese in this exquisite salad. Cut 537 calories, 35g fat, 58g carbs and 90% of the sodium!

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20
Oct
Posted by: Whitney

Wanted: Gluten Free homemade pizza dough. Lowfat. Low sodium. Infinitely more delicious than the dry premade crusts local restaurants defrost for you…ain’t they sweet! Healthy toppings list here too!

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14
Sep
Posted by: Whitney

Pair super quinoa with garbanzo beans to create a complete protein, essential for proper nutrition when eating vegan or vegetarian diet. Bell peppers, fresh tomatoes and herbs provide crisp texture and a myriad of satisfying flavors! 397 calories 18g protein 18g fiber 8g fat.

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05
Aug
Posted by: Whitney

A tasty, juicy soy-free low sodium vegetarian burger that finally acts like a legit protein source! 12 grams protein, and unlike typical veggie burger, that protein is not dwarfed by fat…only 2 grams! Easy 10 minute prep and cook!

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15
Jul
Posted by: Whitney

Dessert for breakfast?! You can with this high protein recipe! Bake Clafoutis, a French dessert of custard and fruit, leaving behind the unwanted sugar, butter and flour. Break monotony of savory eggs in the morning and quell cravings for sweets, with what could easily be called a Sweet Frittata.

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20
Aug
Posted by: Whitney

Enjoy delicious exotic Hawaiian poké with friends tonight! This fresh, easy, no cooking required fish dish gets an even healthier makeover to reduce sodium and fat from traditional recipe.

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19
Aug
Posted by: Byron

Fish Tacos gone Latin-Asian fusion? Hell yeah!!! We’ve subbed out some of the traditional elements of the Mexican or Baja fish tacos to create a new and tasty taco, thats really healthy too.

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13
Aug
Posted by: Byron

Stop wasting $4 for those sugar-bomb iced coffee drinks and Frappuccinos. Our sugar free Greek Style Frappe saves you 400-700 calories!

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29
Jul
Posted by: Byron

Try these easy reduced fat, low sodium, low calorie caramelized onions to add fantastic flavor to salads, veggies and meats.

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11
Jul
Posted by: Whitney

Outstanding upgrade to asian noodle salad. Low fat. Low carb. Gluten free. No refined sugar. Load up the big bowl with anti-inflammatory antioxidants, metabolism-motivating folate, energy-enhancing iron, and satiety-inducing fiber. So delicious, even kale haters respect this conversion effort.

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17
Jun
Posted by: Whitney

A delicious flavorful salad that will brighten any festive spread or BBQ! Inspired by my favorite asian flavors: peanut, sesame, cilantro, sriracha, lime and mint.

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21
Mar
Posted by: Byron

Reduce fat, carbs and sodium in these delicious protein-packed meatballs made with lean grass fed beef, bison or turkey. Enjoy in a saucy pasta bowl with steamed veggies or solo as a quick preworkout snack.

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16
Feb
Posted by: Whitney

The simplest Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup recipe out there, and I’m dang sure it’s the healthiest! Enjoy more protein and fiber with greatly reduced sodium in each bowl!

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25
Jan
Posted by: Byron

Easy, reduced fat red curry sauce – perfect with chicken or shrimp! Ready to eat faster than the delivery man can reach your door!

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16
Nov
Posted by: Byron

Quickly transform peanut butter into a reduced fat version of everyone’s favorite luxurious asian sauce that, like peanut butter is good on almost anything!

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01
Sep
Posted by: Whitney

Enjoy these healthy party foods at your holiday barbecue! All F&F recipes are lower in fat and sodium than original dishes. No refined sugar – ever! Always gluten free!

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28
Aug
Posted by: Whitney

Enjoy this naturally low fat, sugar free, low calorie balsamic vinaigrette on salads and as a meat marinade!

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25
Jun
Posted by: Byron

Tzatziki, made guilt free using 0% Greek yogurt and limited olive oil to keep fat and calories low. This super easy recipe is ready in as little as 15 minutes, it goes great with grilled or oven roasted lamb and can also be used as a dip but swap out the pita bread and enjoy it with veggie sticks instead.

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25
Apr
Posted by: Whitney

Trade pasta for kale and cut hundreds of nutritionally devoid tummy-tire pumping calories, and add the nutrition benefits of kale! Use our Pistachio Pesto to cut ½ the calories, as well as 60% of fat, 75% of carbs and 90% of sodium in traditionally prepared pesto! One of the simplest recipes ever posted. If you can nuke a Lean Cuisine, even you “non-cookers” are qualified to handle this!

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18
Apr
Posted by: Whitney

Herbs add flavor to this savory meal. You won’t feel like you’re dieting while enjoying this lower fat, sodium and gluten free meal from Argentina!

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12
Apr
Posted by: Byron

Make indulgent Korean short rib tacos inspired by the Kogi Korean BBQ food truck famous here in Los Angeles.

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12
Apr
Posted by: Whitney

Tangy spicy salsa verde is delicious on tacos, quesadillas, salads…everything! Here’s our reduced sodium healthy twist on the green salsa we love from the Kogi BBQ truck.

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14
Mar
Posted by: Byron

There’s more to a Greek Salad than just Feta and Olives. Check out this colorful, flavorful and protein-rich version of a traditional Greek Salad.

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