| A lot of people use popular diets to lose weight and | | | | cardiovascular system. Salmon is also a great source |
| help them live healthier lifestyles. Two very popular | | | | of protein. |
| options are low-carb and low-fat diets. All though | | | | Low-Carb Recipe: |
| these diets seem to be at odds with each other, they | | | | Crock Pot Poached Salmon |
| do have some common ground with healthy lo- carb | | | | Low-Fat Recipe: |
| vegetables and low-fat meats. | | | | Smoked Salmon Roll-Ups |
| Here are my Top Ten Good for You and Your Diet | | | | 6. Chicken and Turkey |
| Foods that can be staples for either low-carb or | | | | Chicken and turkey are both great choices because, |
| low-fat dieters. I've also picked out recipes from our | | | | when prepared properly, they are both low-fat and |
| Guides to Low-Fat Cooking, Low-Carb Diets, and Busy | | | | excellent protein sources. Organically raised chickens |
| Cooks to get you started in the kitchen. | | | | and turkey make even better selections. |
| 1. Greens and Lettuces | | | | Low-Carb Recipe: |
| The best way to fill up a diet plate is to start with a | | | | Low-Carb Chicken Pot Pie |
| generous portion of greens and lettuces. They add | | | | Low-Fat Recipe: |
| volume to the meal without adding many calories. | | | | Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry |
| Darker greens and lettuces are wise choices, as they | | | | 7. Game Meats |
| pack extra vitamins and minerals. | | | | Game meats, such as venison and elk, are very lean. |
| Low-Carb Tip: | | | | They are healthy substitutes for fatter, |
| Enjoy your salad with a bleu cheese, Italian or | | | | hormone-tainted beef. The low-fat recipe below calls |
| vinaigrette dressing. | | | | for beef, but elk, venison, or bison would make healthier |
| Low-Fat Tip: | | | | replacement ingredients. |
| Add lemon juice or your favorite low-fat dressing. | | | | Low-Carb Recipe: |
| 2. Asparagus | | | | Venison Pot Roast |
| This beautiful low-carb vegetable can be a | | | | Low-Fat Recipe: |
| centerpiece of low-carb or low-fat dishes. Asparagus | | | | Game Day Chili |
| is low in calories and adds vitamins like folate and | | | | 8. Broth or Soup Stock |
| vitamin A. | | | | Broth or stock can be used as a base for soups, |
| Low-Carb Recipe: | | | | stews and sauces. Stocks and soups can also be |
| Seafood Salad With Asparagus | | | | used in other recipes to keep meats moist during |
| Low-Fat Recipe: | | | | cooking. |
| Farfalle with Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes | | | | Low-Carb Recipe: |
| 3. Zucchini | | | | Beef Stock |
| Zucchini is another low-calorie, low-carb vegetable. | | | | Low-Fat Recipe: |
| Actually, it is a squash. Zucchini is a great when added | | | | Black Bean Soup In a Hurry |
| to salads or stir-fry dishes, or sautéed alone or with | | | | 9. Berries |
| other vegetables. | | | | Eating berries can be a healthy way to reign in a |
| Low-Carb Recipe: | | | | sweet tooth. Berries are high in vitamins and |
| Zucchini Pasta | | | | antioxidants, so they make a great dessert or nice |
| Low-Fat Recipe: | | | | addition to salads. |
| Roasted Vegetables | | | | Low-Carb Tip: |
| 4. Tomatoes | | | | Serve blueberries and strawberries with a dollop of |
| Tomatoes are a staple for sauces and have lots of | | | | heavy whipped cream, and a sprinkle of slivered |
| uses in the kitchen. Tomatoes are delicious in a tasty | | | | almonds. |
| tomato soup, or sliced raw on a salad. | | | | Low-Fat Tip: |
| Low-Carb Recipe: | | | | Serve berries with low-fat yogurt and sliced almonds. |
| Stuffed Tomato With Shrimp | | | | 10. Wine |
| Low-Fat Recipe: | | | | There are studies that show a correlation between |
| Red Lentil and Tomato Soup | | | | wine consumption and good health. Remember that |
| 5. Salmon | | | | one serving of wine is only 4 ounces. Wine is also |
| Salmon is a fatty, though healthy, fish. The fat it has | | | | used as a key ingredient to several recipes. |
| contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for your | | | | |