Category Archives: Recipes
15
Feb
Posted by: Whitney

Enjoy this no sugar added, reduced fat cream cheese icing. Don’t peel and discard the icing on that cupcake – it ain’t bad for you anymore!

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13
Feb
Posted by: Whitney

Delicious gluten free no sugar added low fat red velvet cupcakes and cream cheese frosting for Valentines or whenever you need a sweet guilt free lift.

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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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24
Jan
Posted by: Whitney

Faux-fried low fat chicken stays succulent inside a delicious coconut coating.

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22
Dec
Posted by: Whitney

Moist chewy inside, crispy coconutty outside. You’ll never believe these tasty little macaroons are free of gluten, dairy and refined sugar!

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22
Dec
Posted by: Whitney

Delicious fudgy peppermint brownies. Gluten free. Dairy free. No sugar added: naturally sweetened with stevia and dates. Each serving contains 4 grams each fiber & protein. Only 3 grams fat! Phenomenally fabulous!

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14
Dec
Posted by: Byron

Jambalaya, a great dish that often contains too many calories and fat. Improve this by using turkey sausage as opposed to regular, eliminate almost all the butter and add kale to eliminate half the rice. The Kale also adds color to the dish and I promise you, you will NOT miss the additional rice. This dish is really quick and easy so give it a try.

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08
Dec
Posted by: Byron

As temperatures drop we gravitate towards warmer meals. Don’t forget your veggies! Try braising! This fennel recipe is easy and delicious! Enjoy vital nutrients while feeling warm and satisfied.

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05
Dec
Posted by: Whitney

The most flavorful, low sodium vegetable soup recipe you’ll ever! So tasty, you’ll want to eat it every day. So healthy, you can! Added benefit: hydrating, high fiber, low sodium hot soup is ideal for alleging digestive stagnation!

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04
Dec
Posted by: Whitney

12 ounces of creamy delicious hot chocolate. Zero guilt! Sugar free and dairy free! Spirited option provided using gluten free vodka.

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24
Nov
Posted by: Byron

Fav Thanksgiving dish? The stuffing! However, most traditional stuffings are really heavily loaded with calories from fat and carbohydrates as well as high in sodium. What I did this year was to make my own version of stuffing, using our cornbread as the base and really limiting the amount of butter added. It’s still really satisfying and it wont ruin your diet.

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23
Nov
Posted by: Whitney

Delicious, easy velvety pumpkin soup is a fantastic healthy addition to any holiday meal, or a luxurious warming treat on a cool winter day. Lose the sugar, cream and sodium in traditional squash soup – keep the flavor! Here’s how!

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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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19
Oct
Posted by: Whitney

Frighteningly tasty treat! Satisfies cravings for sweet, spicy, chewy + chocolate delights without derailing diet. Per serving: 75 calories, 4g fat + 7g natural sugar vs. traditional pumpkin bread 410calories, 15g fat + 39g sugar! Gluten free. No refined sugar. Low fat.

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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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29
Aug
Posted by: Whitney

Enjoy this reduced fat and sugar, flavorful steak, strawberry and blue cheese salad anytime!

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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
Aug
Posted by: Whitney

Cake! High protein, gluten free, fat free, low carb angel food cake! Light as air! As guiltless as it is delicious!

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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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30
Apr
Posted by: Byron

Try this flavor-packed pasta salad this summer for a satisfying chilled lunch poolside, on the beach or any BBQ. Replace traditional semolina pasta with quinoa pasta removes gluten. Increasing ratio of fresh vegetables – peppers, tomatoes, red onions and olives – to pasta amplifies vitamins and minerals while lowering carbs. Diced chicken and a little sheep milk feta provide a comprehensive protein boost and further reduce carbs in each serving. Serve over spinach or kale for added greens.

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27
Apr
Posted by: Whitney

Enjoy this high protein smoothie post-workout or anytime you need a quick meal disguised as a sweet treat. Tastes like pistachio ice cream! You won’t miss the lactose.

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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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11
Feb
Posted by: Whitney

Rich chocolate cake layered with chocolate mousse, cream and berries. Healthy? Reduced fat. Gluten free and no refined sugar added!

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02
Feb
Posted by: Whitney

If an oatmeal raisin cookie had a threesome with a chocolate chip cookie and carrot cake, this spicy gluten free, no sugar added, reduced fat cookie would be the outcome!

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29
Jan
Posted by: Whitney

Rather than gain 10lbs this Super Bowl, try our RRRs: boneless buffalo wings, mexican layer dip, chili and cornbread, chicken nuggets, brownies, chocolate chip cookies, and more!

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22
Jan
Posted by: Whitney

Make nutritious, low calorie frozen yogurt at home! It’s delicious.

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