Lifestyle Definitions and Calculations
Lifestyle Definitions and Calculations
High Fiber:
5g or more total fiber AND 3g or less total fat per serving AND 30% or less of calories come from saturated fat
High Protein:
10g protein or more per serving
Low Calorie:
40 calories or less per serving
Low Carbohydrate:
As of 1/2008, the FDA does not have a standard for "low carbohydrate" labeling. However, the FDA recommends that 45% to 65% of suggested daily calories come from carbohydrates, and that such carbohydrates come from foods lower in fat and added sugar and higher in fiber. Recipes labeled "low carbohydrate" on this site contain no more than 6g of carbs per serving. These recipes also meet FDA "low fat," "low cholesterol" and "high fiber" requirements.
Low Cholesterol:
20 mg cholesterol or less per serving
Low Fat, Saturated:
1g or less per serving AND 15% or less of calories come from saturated fat
Low Fat, Total:
3g or less per serving AND 30% or less of calories come from saturated fat
Low Sodium:
140 mg sodium or less per serving
Heart Healthy:
"Heart Healthy" recipes on this site are those that meet FDA standards for Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol and Low Sodium. While many factors affect heart disease, diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of this disease. Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure, a disease associated with many factors.
Lighter Style:
These recipes have a lighter or ingredient-adjusted preparation in comparison with traditional versions of the food. For example, compared to related dishes, these recipes may contain higher fiber or lower fat ingredients or methods. In addition, fat in these recipes contributes no more than 50% of calories per serving.
Non-Dairy:
Non-dairy recipes contain no milk-derived products, such as butter and cheese.
Vegan:
Vegan recipes contain no animal-derived ingredients, such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy products.
Vegetarian:
Vegetarian recipes exclude meat and poultry. They include fish, eggs and dairy; please search with "Vegan" if you wish to exclude those ingredients.
Quick Cooking:
Cooking Time is the time it takes to actively cook the dish. "Quick Cooking" require 45 minutes or less of active work like chopping, stir-frying or other attentive cooking. Note that these recipes may include "inactive" time such as marinating, rising, baking, and so on.
Quick Total Time:
Total Time is the "active" cooking time it takes to prepare for cooking PLUS the any inactive waiting or cooking time (such as marinating, baking, and so on). Start to finish, "Quick Total Time" recipes take 45 minutes or less.