Trim The Fat

Trim The Fat

FAT

Such an ugly word. Are you doing all you can to cut back? Trying to eat those bad fats, such as Hydrogenated oil, better known as Saturated Fats, in moderation?

Try putting more of the good fats in your body, like monounsaturated fats, found in canola and olive oils. Increasing the amount of soluble fibers found in fresh fruit and vegetables or whole grains, such as oat and wheat can help lower blood cholesterol.

Listed here are some tried and true ways to get you started on cutting back your fat intake. Give 'em a try and who knows, you might just get in the habit of finding other ways to keep cutting back (and maybe even loose a pound or two here and there in the process!) :-)

Substitute evaporated, skim or 1%low fat milk in recipes calling for whipped cream. The fat you will save is a large amount! You'll hardly notice the difference either. If doing sauces, just add a little flour to thicken, if necessary.

If you have recipes calling for eggs, use two egg whites for every one whole egg it calls for. You can even make omelets from egg whites.

Read those labels! Look for those hydrogenated fats. These fats are harder to digest than animal fats and are higher in cholesterol too. They can be found in a lot of your prepared foods, like cookies, cakes and cereals.

Trim that fat! When you prepare chicken, take off the skin and the extra fat. Dip it in egg white and seasoned cornmeal and bake in oven. Great substitute for good ole fried chicken. :-) Also trim off the extra fat from steaks and chops.

Eating out? Ask to have your salad dressings and condiments on the side. Than use sparely, or better yet, ask if they have low or no-fat dressings. Oh, and do I need to mention," Try staying away from the fried foods!" Opt for the baked, broiled or grilled. Really want that baked potato? Try putting a little salsa on it instead of all that butter or sour cream.

In some of your recipes that call for shortening or oils such as those quick breads or cake and such, substitute applesauce. If it calls for a cup of shortening or oil, use a cup of applesauce. It will be just as good and a whole lot lower in fat and higher nutrients!

Try replacing whole milk with skim or at least 1% low fat milk. Most of whole milk's calories (like 50%) come from fat.

Short Summary; Eat a lot of fresh fruit and veggies. Skinless chicken, preferably the breast. Remember, salads are good, but if you top it with a lot of high calorie dressings and meats, (like bacon) you don't really have a low cal. or low fat meal, now, do you?

Get started finding more ways to cut your fat intake and it will become easier & easier. Make a game of it with a friend, see who can come up with the most ways to cut back fat or create new and delicious no/low fat recipes.

I know we can do it if we set our minds to it. So, "Let 's Start Trimming That Fat"!

Good luck,
Jeanine