Some lower carb diet tips:
* It is possible to make wonderful smoothies by using low carbohydrate yogurt. Admittedly, it is not really cooking, but if you must have smoothies you can make them with low carb yogurt and fruit. Of course, you should make sure you only make use of fruit that is low in carbs and make use of the whole fruit as the fiber is beneficial.
* Don't miss meals Most low carb recipes are, well...., low in carbs. Your body requires energy, and carbs are a highly efficient energy source. A lower carb diet needs more care in controlling your energy intake, as the energy provided by non-carbohydrate sources is much slower acting.
* Replace sugar with splenda. Many recipes that use sugar can be changed to make use of splenda instead. It doesn't weigh the same so you will have to do a bit of trial and error and it may not work for every recipe, but it gives very good results once you get the measurements right.

Dieting tips

If you wish to become slim and boost your all round health, then, as any dietician will tell you, you really should eat a thoughtfully calculated sensible daily routine. At best, this should include five measures of grains and vegetables each day and also incorporate the right mix of important nutrients.

Blueberries, A Superfood that Tastes Great Too!
Blueberries are packed with phytoflavinoids and antioxidants - both extremely good for your health. They are also rich in vitamin C, something that most of us could do with 'getting a bit more of', and also quite high in potassium. Some expert nutritionalists claim that eating blueberries helps to reduce the risk of serious complaints like cancer and heart disease