Taste of Home provided this excellent article about using yogurt to bake low fat desserts.
Yummy yogurt isn’t just for snacking and stirring up smoothies.
Yogurt not only is a tangy dairy treat but it also serves as a great substitute for high-fat ingredients in baking. Low-fat or fat-free yogurt can be used to reduce or replace shortening, oil, butter or sour cream in baked goods. It cuts the fat and adds a creamy texture and tenderness to your recipes. Plus, it’s packed with protein and calcium.
Here are some easy guidelines for …

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Check out this article that provides the following recommendations for cooking without salt:

The grated rind, or fresh squeezed juice of lemon is a zesty sodium alternative that has the added benefit of cutting fats and tenderizing meats.
A delicious lemon pepper seasoning can be made at home by combining dried lemon peel with red, white and black peppercorns and a pinch of cayenne, to taste. Sun dried tomatoes and some orange peel can also be added. Grind till fine in a spice grinder or food processor. Combine with toasted garlic and …

Get more vegetables into your diet with this twist on traditional spaghetti. Make it even healthier by using whole wheat pasta.
* Serves 4
Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, peeled and chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped (optional)
1 small red pepper, halved, deseeded and roughly chopped
1 small carrot, peeled and roughly chopped
75g mushrooms, wiped clean and sliced
100ml vegetable stock
500g jar tomato pasta sauce
Grated cheese, to serve (optional)

Directions

Heat up the oil in a saucepan, add all the chopped vegetables and fry on a medium heat until they are turning golden (about 5 …

Recommendations by the American Heart Association
Choose seafood at least twice a week
Fish can be fatty or lean, but it’s still low in saturated fat. Prepare fish baked, broiled, grilled or boiled rather than breaded and fried. Shrimp and crawfish have more cholesterol than most other types of seafood, but they’re lower in total fat and saturated fat than most meats and poultry.
Substitute egg whites for whole eggs
The cholesterol in eggs is all in the yolks ― without the yolk, egg whites are a heart-healthy source of protein. Many recipes calling …