When you give up fat in your diet you are making a healthy change in your eating habits by giving up some foods you may love. Mexican food is one thing you don't have to give up entirely. There are a wide variety of delicious and authentic Mexican recipes that are low in fat or that can be adjusted to become low-fat such as Mango Salsa (pictured.) Here are some delicious low-fat tips and recipes for Low-Fat Mexican Food that will make your low-fat diet enjoyable and delicious.

Chia seeds were regarded by the Aztecs as being so nutritionally complete, they could virtually live off of them.  The seeds were used in ceremonies and also as currency.  Chia seeds are much more than an ancient Aztec ritual, they are nutritious and full of omega-3 fatty acids, protein and fiber.  Read the full article to find out more.

This drink is very similar to eggnog but it has a distinctly nuttier flavor due to the pureed almonds that add extra texture to this rich holiday beverage. Egg yolks and milk are the base for it and a cinnamon stick and bit of rum add even more flavor. Even though Rompope is served chilled, it will warm up your insides and keep you feeling cozy.

About's Guide to Whole Foods Cooking, Jen Hoy, comes from an Italian family, and biscotti are part of her holiday baking tradition. Try Chocolate Walnut Biscotti, rich Double Chocolate Biscotti, classic Cherry Almond Orange Biscotti, or Vegan Cherry Almond Biscotti. These cookies are easy to make and keep well, so they are perfect for cookie gift boxes.

German Christmas cookies are popular all over the world, and for good reason. Beautiful to look at and delicious too, they embody Old-World ideas and flavors: spices, nuts, jams, marzipan and chocolate. Jennifer McGavin, guide to German food, has put together this list of German cookie recipes for you to check out. A new favorite is sure to be among them!

From the Guide to Italian Food- Ricciarelli are classic orange-laced Sienese almond paste cookies that were once a Christmas delight, but are now enjoyed year-round. They closely resemble soft amaretti. In preparing ricciarelli, you will need to add the ingredients in four distinct steps, labeled in the ingredients list A through D. The recipe makes a healthy number, but don't worry: They'll go quickly.

This year make a lot of Christmas cookies! That's easier than you think with my fast and simple recipes. My Top 10 Christmas Cookies are all tried and true heirloom favorites. And here's a hot tip: Make the doughs for the cookies one day and refrigerate them. Then, over the next few days, shape and bake. Decorate another day, and you'll have a kitchen stuffed with cookies before you know it.