It is nearly winter at Smith Mountain Lake and so I decided to look for (and share) some tasty recipes for when you want to nourish your family without putting on unwanted weight.

It has always amazed and amused me how we have planned so many holidays that revolve around food just when our bodies want to start holding onto every calorie they can in preparation for the cold winter months ahead. So just as our metabolisms slow down we begin the holiday eating and pack on the pounds, go figure.

Well, perhaps these recipes by Fiona Haynes at about.com, will give you some low-fat ideas for yummy and healthy alternatives in the coming months and holidays.