Tips: Fat and Calorie Saving Tips

• Grill or pan fry (in a sprayed, nonstick skillet), many boneless/skinless chicken breasts. Season them with seasoned salt and garlic powder. Cool and wrap individually in plastic wrap. Place wrapped chicken breasts in a large zip lock bag and keep in the freezer. These are great for a quick Caesar salad, barbecue chicken salad (warmed in microwave with some lowfat barbecue sauce), or chopped for a cold chicken salad. Submitted by wellness consultant Lori Thibideau. FabulousFoods.com ^new (Added: 25-Aug-2003)

• When buying beef, find lean cuts of beef by looking for the words round, loin, extra lean or the leanest in the name. Cuts like top round, tenderloin or sirloin will be lean and healthy. FabulousFoods.com ^new (Added: 25-Aug-2003)

• Sauté in a small amount of stock instead of butter or oil to save fat and calories. FabulousFoods.com ^new (Added: 25-Aug-2003)

• Reduced-fat cheeses don't melt as evenly as their full-fat counterparts. To help compensate, be sure to grate your cheese very finely. FabulousFoods.com ^new (Added: 25-Aug-2003)

• When fat is called for in recipes, try to gradually reducing the amount and comparing the results with the original recipe. For instance, if your recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of butter, try cutting it down to 1-1/2 tablespoons. If this works, reduce it further next time. You may be surprised just how little fat is really needed. Every little but helps! FabulousFoods.com ^new (Added: 25-Aug-2003)

• Substituting half applesauce for vegetable oil in baking reduces the fat content. FabulousFoods.com ^new (Added: 25-Aug-2003)

• If you haven't already done so, invest in a quality set of nonstick pots and pans so you'll be able to bake and sauté without adding extra fat. FabulousFoods.com ^new (Added: 25-Aug-2003)

• A fat reducing tip: When cooking hamburger meat for tacos or spaghetti, crumble up by hand in a pan with water in it. After it is cooked, put in strainer and rinse with hot water until the water runs clear, removing the fat in the process. Kathy from California ^new (Added: 25-Aug-2003)

• It sounds strange, but try squeezing some fresh lemon and juice in your mashed potatoes instead of butter or margarine. Season with lots of freshly ground black pepper. No added fat and quite delicious! FabulousFoods.com ^new (Added: 25-Aug-2003)

• You can successfully sauté or stir fry vegetables and meats in 1 teaspoon or less of oil in a non-stick pan. FabulousFoods.com ^new (Added: 25-Aug-2003)

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