How to Reduce Fat in Your Cooking

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Use broth in place of butter or oil in dishes like mashed potatoes

   Use the same amount called for in the recipe. , Yogurt can also be used in place of sour cream on a baked potato or in Mexican dishes. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Hard cheeses such as Parmesan have stronger flavors and therefore require smaller quantities. , These foods are more filling and leave you with less desire to eat fatty foods. ,
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   Step 2: stir-fry or meat marinades.

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   Step 3: Substitute applesauce or pureed prunes for butter or oil in baked goods such as cakes

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   Step 4: cookies and pastries.

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   Step 5: Replace cream in recipes with plain yogurt.

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   Step 6: Use 2 egg whites or 1/4 cup (59.14 ml) egg substitute in place of 1 egg in recipes or when cooking egg dishes such as omelette's.

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   Step 7: Try broiling or grilling meats and fish instead of frying or sauteing in butter or oil.

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   Step 8: Employ dark chocolate or cocoa powder in place of fattier milk chocolate.

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   Step 9: Steam vegetables rather than sauteing.

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    Step 10: Use reduced-fat cream cheese or smoothed cottage cheese in place of higher-fat ricotta and cream cheeses.

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    Step 11: Introduce proteins such as beans

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    Step 12: tofu and nuts in place of meat for dishes such as chili

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    Step 13: ethnic recipes and casseroles.

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    Step 14: Substitute cream-style corn in place of oil in cornbread.

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    Step 15: Employ cooking sprays for coating pans instead of butter

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    Step 16: oils or shortening.

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    Step 17: Get your salad dressing on the side and dip your fork into the dressing before piercing the vegetables.

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    Step 18: Replace higher-fat meats with leaner versions such as ground turkey

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    Step 19: skinless chicken and lean ham

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    Step 20: but be sensitive to increased salt in prepared meats.

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    Step 21: Use marshmallow cream in place of butter or shortening when making frosting or sweet dips.

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    Step 22: Reduce the amount of chocolate chips

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    Step 23: walnuts or coconut in cookies

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    Step 24: brownies or other pastry recipes.

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    Step 25: Try cooked lentils in place of ground meat in spaghetti sauces or beef casseroles.

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    Step 26: Choose red or vegetable-based sauces rather than cheesy or cream sauces.

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    Step 27: Use small amounts of hard cheeses in place of mild

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    Step 28: softer cheeses.

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    Step 29: Add more whole foods to your diet

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    Step 30: such as fruits

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    Step 31: vegetables and whole grains.

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    Step 32: Aim for a diet that incorporates a variety of healthy

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    Step 33: reduced-fat foods to prevent boredom.

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