December allows you to get creative in the kitchen and make all kinds of scrumptious holiday meals. Forget the high fat, high carb meals, however. We have put together a selection of healthy meals to allow you to stick to your diet, continue with your weight loss plan and stay within your calorie allowance.

Can you believe the holidays are already upon us? The holiday season is a truly fun and festive time of year for most of us. For others, the holidays are quite stressful, especially if you’ve been dieting and exercising to lose weight throughout the year. It’s nearly impossible to avoid all those delectable holiday foods and treats this time of year – they’re everywhere! To help you this holiday season, we've put together a healthy and satisfying dinner menu that you and your entire family can enjoy. These recipes have lower calorie and carb counts than you might think, so you can indulge, guilt-free, without worrying about sabotaging your weight loss efforts.

As the weather starts getting cooler, many of us start craving foods that are warm and comforting. Most of the “comfort foods” we often crave this time of year are the ones which are filled with carbs, as well as processed and refined ingredients. Although these comfort foods may taste great at the time, they often leave us feeling sluggish. When you’re trying to lose weight, these are the types of foods you definitely need to be steering clear of. On the other hand, eating foods which are healthy and low in carbs and calories doesn’t mean you have to feel like you’re starving.

After a busy day at work, school or home, you may not have time (or energy) to whip up a full meal for dinner. It’s often tempting to order takeout or go through the drive-through for instant gratification. However, when you’re trying to lose weight, you already know the importance of preparing meals at home. Fortunately, there are many recipes you can enjoy while losing weight which are not only simple to whip up but are also delicious and satisfying. When you’re craving something fast, fresh and filling but want to stick to your weight loss goals, this recipe for Smoked Salmon Salad in Avocado Boats will hit the spot.

Giving up your favorite pasta when going on a low-carb diet or similar weight loss plan isn’t always easy. For one thing, pasta is really simple and quick to prepare as part of a weeknight dinner, especially when you’re short on time. One of the major downsides to pasta, however, include its high calorie and carbohydrate counts. This is especially the case with pasta made with refined white flour, which is what many of us tend to eat.

We don’t know about you, but this year has flown by for us. It seems like we were just getting ready for a new year, and now Thanksgiving is nearly here again. Have you been dieting to lose weight during the year? If so, it’s normal for you to feel concerned about eating too much or eating the wrong kinds of foods. You need not worry though. Many of the “traditional” Thanksgiving recipes can be adjusted so they are healthy, low in carbs and calories, and delicious.

Do you love the tastes of pork and chorizo? If so, then you’ll definitely enjoy the recipe below. This particular recipe is low in carbs and calories, so it fits well into most diet plans. With only a few substitutions, you can still enjoy this delicious entrée, guilt-free, even while you’re on a diet to lose weight. Even better? You will find that this recipe is easy to prepare and cook in your slow-cooker.

When following a low-carb diet for weight loss, you will find there are some carbs you can eat without worry – but then there are other carbs you should avoid at all costs. Rice, and especially white rice, is one of those carbs which falls into that “avoid” category. Rice is a food which is part of a group of carbs called “complex starchy carbohydrates.”

Getting plenty of protein in your diet is important for many reasons, and it can also help you with weight loss. Protein helps you feel fuller for longer periods of time, which means you will feel less tempted to eat too much in between meals. Steak is an excellent source of protein, and there are plenty of ways you can enjoy it when you are dieting to lose weight. For example, you can easily include it in recipes such as the one below, which combines steak, spinach and mushrooms together for a delicious and healthy lunch or light dinner.

Is weight loss one of your New Year’s resolutions? If so, then you probably already know how important it is to choose the right foods and serve the right portions to reach your weight loss goals. A healthy, balanced diet plan includes plenty of lean protein and vegetables. Choose delectable recipes which are low in both carbs and calories. The grilled (broiled) pork chop below is a perfect entrée option that fits nicely into a low carb diet plan and tastes delicious. You can serve a variety of vegetables with this dish depending on your specific weight loss plan.