Posted by Guest Author | Posted in Healthy | Posted on 30-03-2010
1. Choose low-fat, fat-free, reduced-fat, or light dairy products.
2. Canned goods are often loaded with salt. Use no-salt-added canned products and lower-, reduced-, or no-sodium jarred goods, such as sauces.
3. Use high-sodium ingredients, like cheese and olives, sparingly.
4. Make recipes or egg dishes with egg whites instead of with egg yolks. Substitute two egg whites for each egg yolk.
5. Use cuts of red meat and pork labeled “loin” or “round,” as they usually have the least fat. To reduce fat and cholesterol even further, make veggies or legumes the star of a meal and use meat sparingly in a “supporting role.”
6. Avoid added sugar by incorporating naturally sweet ingredients, like fresh fruit.
7. Avoid prepared products, such as piecrusts, refrigerated dough, and cake mixes, as they tend to be high in fat and sodium.
8. Replace salt with fresh or dried herbs, spices, or salt-free seasoning mixes. Experiment with flavorful additions, like lemon juice, citrus zest, or hot chiles.
9. Avoid butter and stick margarine.
10. Whenever a recipe calls for highly refined grains, try using whole wheat instead. You can substitute whole wheat flour for up to half of the amount of all-purpose flour listed in a recipe.
