18 SIMPLE WAYS TO CUT DOWN FAT

• Read labels carefully.
• Choose leaner cuts of meat, and trim away visible fat.
• Stay away from pan-frying meats.
• Use non-stick skillets and baking pans.
• Serve smaller portions, or portions with a lower meat content.
• Avoid red meats, stick to chicken, turkey or fish.
• Avoid pre-breaded foods and commercial coating mixes.
• When cooking sauces, brown the meat separately and drain the fat before adding ingredients.
• Start using margarine that has a high ratio of polyunsaturated to saturated fats instead of butter.
• Choose low-fat milk instead of whole milk.
• Switch to low-fat cheeses.
• Instead of ice cream, eat low-fat frozen yogurt, ice milk, or frozen fruit bars.
• Avoid non-dairy creamers and whipped toppings.
• Reduce egg yolks.
• In cooking and baking, experiment with ingredients.
• Watch the salad dressings. Dressings like blue cheese and creamy Italian are high in fat.
• Avoid commercial baked goods, frostings, and mixes.
• Whenever possible, stay away from frozen meals, TV dinners, packaged and canned foods.