Here are some tips for reducing your fat intake as you cook and bake.

1. If your recipe calls for you to coat a pan with oil use vegetable oil spray instead. *2 TBSP of oil = 28 fat gram( 240 calories) vs vegetable oil spray - 1 fat gram (10 calories)
2. When adding ingredients to prepackaged mixes (e.g. macaroni & cheese, brownies) use low or reduced fat products whenever possible. Examples: fat-free(skim) milk to make pudding, used reduced fat and less margarine to make macaroni and cheese.
3. Grill, broil or roast meat and poultry on a rack so fat drips through and is not reabsorbed.
4. Cook greens with lean ham or smoked turkey instead of fat back or bacon.
5. Frosting adds a lot of calories to cake. Instead top your homemade cakes with powdered sugar, fresh fruit or a puree made from thawed frozen fruit.

Looking for more tips on ways to cut fat? Call or write me! (Source: American Dietetic Association's Complete Food & Nutrition Guide)

This is general information only and should not replace advice or instructions given to you by your physician.

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