Mexican Tortilla-Less WrapsWhen we were on a low carb diet I discovered we could enjoy all the taste of tortillas without the carbs.
Sugar Free Recipes and Advice?I am a diabetic and have seen sugar free recipes with non fat dry milk in them, what is the purpose of this?
Recipes for Patient with Kidney Disease- ESRD?My 18 year old daughter was just diagnosed with ESRD (end stage renal disease). She is on dialysis 3 times weekly. I'm making the same foods over and over. I need new ideas!
Inexpensive Diet Recipes?Does anyone have any diet recipes that have been successful for you and are good and inexpensive?
Easy No Egg CookiesSuper easy cookies recipe for people who has allergy to eggs. Mix well. With your hands make a shape of a small ball and flat with your hands on a pan covered with parchment paper put the flat cookies with a distance.
Low Calorie Vegetable SoupSimmer all ingredients until veggies are tender. Very low in calories and a filling snack or main course.
Low Fat Creamy DipFor a pretty, fat-free dip and one that has always blended nicely with everything I've tried it with, like fish, chicken, baby carrots and even chips. I don't think you can go wrong with this.
Tried and True Recipes for a Healthier Diet?Please share your healthy recipes with me. My family is trying to change its eating lifestyle, lose weight, and become healthier; and I have a request for the Thrifty Fun community. If you have a healthy recipe that tastes great, please send it my way.
Dieter's DessertCombine sugar, orange peel and cinnamon. Blend in yogurt. Chill several hours. Use as a topping for fresh apple slices. Yields one cup of topping with only 11 calories per tablespoon.
Weight Watcher's Chicken Salad?Does anyone have a Weight Watcher's recipe that I used in the 70's called WW Chicken Salad? It had artichokes and black olives in it (and maybe brown rice)?
Recipes for Diabetic Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt?I am a fat diabetic and bought an ice cream maker to try to cut down on the fat in ice cream. I want to make frozen yougurt and ice cream that are low fat and use Splenda for sugar. I can use real fruit. Any recipe ideas would be great.
Banana and Cocoa MushThis is a recent find of mine. I am diabetic and this is a nice sweet treat that is not bad for me! I love it because it's healthy, yummy and quick to make. All you need is a fork and a bowl, so you could make this in your lunch hour.
Green Tea SquaresI am currently on a diet and I was experimenting with ways to add green tea to different foods. Add all ingredients in a bowl. Mix and, using a heaping Tbsp, put on a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes until golden brown.
Carob PieWhat about all of those people out there that love chocolate but can't eat it? I have a recipe for you. I have baked this for my brother for years. It's like a chocolate pie but you use carob.
Mock Ice Cream SandwichOnly 1 point for Weight Watchers.Break the graham cracker into two squares. Spread one square with the Cool whip, top with the other square.
Fergosa BreadThis flatbread like bread has less fat and calories and suitable for diabetics. In medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and the pepper, stirring well. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in the margarine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Baking for a DiabeticWhen living with diabetes, don't be afraid to lower the sugar content of your favorite recipes for baked goods without adding sugar substitutes. For instance, the sugar in a muffin or cookie recipe with dried fruit, banana or applesauce in it can often be cut by as much as half.
Stay Thin SpaghettiInstead of pasta, I take cabbage or bok choy (chinese cabbage) and cook it tender and crisp. Along with onions, Swiss chard, spinach or any combination of those.
Low-Calorie Fruit SaladBring pineapple to a boil and stir in gelatin. Cool, then add cottage cheese and Dream Whip, prepared according to directions on package.
Healthy Comfort Food?I was raised on biscuits and gravy, beans, potatoes, cornbread, chicken, pork or wild meat and fresh fish for Sunday dinners. I am not a cook but I am now moving to care for my parents who are in ill health.
Diabetic Rusks Recipe?My mother-in-law is a diabetic and I would love to spoil her by making her some diabetic health rusks. She always goes out of her way to help us.Could someone give me a recipe? Thanks.
Decadent Dessert for Dieters
I have a digital food scale with tare feature, so can be very precise on the # number of carbohydrate grams of the berries, and the amount of whipped cream. The dessert is very low fat and low calorie, yet high in taste, energy, and nutrients.
Zone Diet Recipes?I have started the Zone diet and would like to have a few simple recipes for 14 count days. I am getting tired of 4 ounce ground round on lettuce leaf with dill pickle.
"Sugar-Free" White Chocolate PiePreheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix the pecans, butter and Splenda together and press into a 9 inch pie pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes. Cool completely before adding filling.
Holiday Low-Carb Recipes?Looking for the best low-carb recipes for the holiday season.
Recipe For Sugar-Free Graham Crackers?I know this is a long shot, but does anyone have a recipe for sugar-free Graham Crackers?
Recipes For After Bypass Surgery?My Dad just had quadruple heart bypass surgery and I know he will need to change his eating habits. I was wondering if anyone could suggest some recipes or recipe books with good recipes suited to his needs?
Recipes For Someone On Dialysis?My father-in-law, to whom I am primary caregiver, has started dialysis. It seems that I am serving him the same meals over and over. Can anyone help me with some recipes that contain no tomatoes, artichokes, dried beans, broccoli, brussel sprouts, greens, lentils, lima beans, mushrooms, parsnips, winter squash, coconut, nuts/seeds as these are all high in potassium and we have to really limit that and salt. Potatoes are also high in potassium but he can have those if we dialyze them first. Thanks in advance for any and all help!
No Dairy Creamy Hot Garlic SauceThis is my own recipe, I use it on everything! Good on potatoes, burritos and even to use to replace cheese in lasagna! Can also be used as a dip.
Low Calorie Molded Fruit SaladSoften gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes. Add boiling water and stir to dissolve. Add orange juice, mayonnaise, salt, and sugar substitute; blend well with beater.
Looking For Low Fat Low Sugar Recipes?I would like to see some healthy recipes posted. I need to see low fat and sugar as I may be borderline diabetic and would like to change that if I can.
Gluten, Egg and Dairy Free Picnic Menu Ideas?Anybody got any romantic picnic menu ideas with these stipulations: Must be cold food only (staying in a hotel). Must be dairy-free, gluten-free and egg-free.
Can you make syrup with Splenda?Can simple syrup be made with Splenda?
Diabetic Cake or BarsBoil fruit and water 5 minutes. Add 1 stick margarine and salt and set aside to cool. Chop nuts (handful) and add all the rest of the ingredients including the beaten eggs and vanilla.
GFCF Diet Tips and Recipes?We are recently changing over our 2 1/2 year old daughter's diet to Dairy Free and GFCF (due to dev. delays). Does anyone have any quick and easy tips/recipes for her that would work for our entire family of 6? We have 4 kids ages 8 and under.
No Fat Recipes?I need recipes with no fat that are quick and easy to make and eat on the go!
Low Fat Chocolate Cake?Does anyone have a recipe for a chocolate cake with icing that is low in fat and sugar free that tastes pretty good?
FluffyMix yogurt with pudding, add Cool Whip, then blend in your fruit. Yummy dessert and very low cal.
Wheat Free/Dairy Free Dessert Request?I'm planning a joint birthday party for my son (7), my brother and my mom. Any ideas for a festive dessert without wheat or dairy?
Low Fat Recipes?Any one have any good low-fat recipes?
Sugar Free Frosting?Is there a cake frosting with little or no sugar? Our school has just banned any snack that is more than 50% sugar. The moms are struggling with what to send on birthdays -- any suggestions? I'm not fond of sugar substitutes.
It Could Be a Snickers Bar (Diet)Diet Recipe for "It Could Be a Snickers Bar". Mix first 4 ingredients in mixer, then stir in cereal. Pour into 8 inch square pan. Cover and freeze. . .
Diet Friendly WhopperThis healthier version of a Whopper is delicious without all of the calories.
Fake Shake (Oreo Ice Cream Freeze)Place all ingredients in blender. Blend on high 45 seconds. Pour and enjoy. Mmmmmm...
Lowfat Chocolate Pie (1 gram per slice)We are all on a lowfat diet now and desserts have become non existent because of the high fat! Here is my recipe for a low fat chocolate pie.
Diabetic Pound Cake?I'm looking for a recipe for diabetic pound cake. A delightful lady in my town owns a tiny bakery and asked me if I had such a recipe but search as I might I was unable to find one.
Winter CrispOnly 1 tablespoon of margarine is used to make the crumb topping of this tart and tangy fruit dessert that is cholesterol free and low sodium.
Low Fat Gooey Chocolatey BrowniesI haven't met anyone who doesn't like a gooey, chocolatey brownie. For a low-fat, low-cholesterol version (no eggs or oil), do the following...
Red Hot FusilliThis lively low-saturated fat, cholesterol-free pasta dish contains lots of tomatoes and herbs and very little oil.
Sweet and Sour SeashellsDraining the marinade before serving keeps the fat and sodium low in this cold pasta salad.
Salad Recipes for Diabetics?I would like recipes for salads for Diabetics.
Dessert Recipes Using Splenda for Diabetics?I would like recipes for desserts for Diabetics, using Splenda.
Beef CasseroleDrain fat from cooked beef to lower the amount of fat and calories.
Cannery Row SoupUsing fish and clam juice makes this tasty soup heart-healthy.
Spinach And Sun-Dried Tomato QuesadillasThese healthy quesadillas make a great meal or snack.
Reduced Fat EggnogPlace all ingredients in a blender and blend for 30-60 seconds, or till smooth. Chill for several hours. Shake or stir eggnog well to blend. Serve in glasses or mugs. Serves: 10.
Fake PancakesRecipes for making "fake" pancakes.
Low Calorie Creamy BonbonsIn a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, Splenda and vanilla until smooth. Stir in coconut until combined. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
Incredibly Easy Low-Fat ChiliBrown the turkey. To keep things extra-simple, brown it in a large pot instead of a frying pan.
Strawberry-Banana Fat-Free PiePour into extra-serving-type graham cracker crust and freeze. Remove from freezer about 30 minutes before cutting and serving. A little maraschino cherry juice can be added, but only a little, before placing into crust.
Diet Breakfast BarMix all together and press flat in Ziplock bag and freeze.
Elimination Diet Recipes?My doctor recently requested that I start an elimination diet where I stop eating all WHEAT, DAIRY and CHOCOLATE, and I already do not eat MEAT. Does any one have any recipes that do not contain any of these items? It has been very hard for me to find any that do not contain all of these.