- these products are not calorie-free. Be sure to read the Nutrition Facts Label to learn more about the product.
- Buy the low-fat, reduced-calorie or fat-free salad dressing that has the taste you like. No matter what salad dressing you use, don't pour on too much. Remember a 1 /4 of a cup can contain as many carbohydrates as a slice of bread.
- Use low or no sugar jelly or jam instead of margarine or cream cheese on bagel, toast, or muffins.
- Use plain, fat-free curd or fat-free sour cream instead of regular sour cream-add herbs and seasonings to make it tasty. Use it on baked potatoes, vegetables, chicken and fish.
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- Always keep fresh lemon and lime on hand to squirt on vegetables and fish at the table instead of adding more fat (such as sauces, butter or margarine).
- When you buy meats, buy lean cuts; trim off excess fat; prepare in low fat and moist ways.
- Marinate meats and vegetables in wine, vinegars, seasonings and spices to add flavors without adding fat.
- Consider using applesauce, prune puree or other dried fruit puree to replace fat in baked goods recipes. Check the back of boxes for some recipes or write to the manufacturer to request recipes.
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