Created: 11/3/2009 9:00:33 AM 
You can cook healthier at home without sacrificing flavor. It is easy to make your own recipes a little lower in fat and calories. Just follow these tips. Cooking with less fat not only saves calories, but clean up is usually easier too!
Cook with little fat
?Non-stick skillets require very little fat for cooking.
? Bake, broil, microwave, grill or steam.
? Avoid frying and pan frying. Most recipes can be adapted by baking the food instead.
? De-fat gravy by using a special cup or chilling so fat rises to the top and hardens.
Reduce Fat
? Use light or fat-free salad dressing or a small amount of vinegar and oil to dress salads.
? Measure, do not pour.
? Use liquid oils (canola, olive or peanut) instead of shortening, lard, butter or margarine.
Choose Fat-Free or Light Dairy
? Use skim or 1% milk
? Use fat-free or light sour cream
? Use light margarine (look for trans-free)
? Use fat-free half and half (you can cook with it!)
? Use reduced fat cheese or regular cheese sparingly
Use More Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are naturally low in fat. Add more vegetables to casseroles,
soups, stews, and pasta dishes.
Websites for low-fat or low-calorie recipes
Search these site for low calorie or low fat recipes
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