Low Calorie Recipies

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Cooking Tips Meats Even lean meat has fat in it. Here are some ways to reduce the saturated fat in meat: * Broil rather than pan-fry meats such as hamburger, lamb chops, pork chops and steak. * Use a rack to drain off fat when broiling, roasting or baking. Instead of basting with drippings, keep meat moist with wine, fruit juices or an acceptable oil-based marinade. * Cook a day ahead of time. Stews, boiled meat, soup stock or other dishes in which fat cooks into the liquid can be refrigerated. Then the hardened fat can be removed from the top. * Make gravies after the fat has hardened and can be removed from the liquid. * When a recipe calls for browning the meat first, try browning it under the broiler instead of in a pan. Vegetables Add herbs and spices to make vegetables even tastier. For example, these combinations add new and subtle flavors: * Rosemary with peas, cauliflower and squash * Oregano with zucchini * Dill with green beans * Marjoram with Brussels sprouts, carrots and spinach * Basil with tomatoes Start with a small quantity (1/8 to 1/2 teaspoon to a package of frozen vegetables), then let your own and your family's taste be your guide. Chopped parsley and chives, sprinkled on just before serving, also enhance the flavor of many vegetables. Try cooking vegetables in a tiny bit of vegetable oil, adding a little water during cooking if needed, or use a vegetable oil spray. Only 1 to 2 teaspoons of oil is enough for a package of frozen vegetables that serves four. Place in a skillet with tight cover, season, and cook over a very low heat until vegetables are done. Using vegetable oils Liquid vegetable oils or margarines that contain no more than 2 grams of saturated fat per tablespoon can be used in many ways in cooking that require the use of fat. Use these oils to: * Brown lean meats and pan- or oven-fry fish and poultry. * Saute onions and other vegetables for soup. * Make cream sauces and soups using low-fat milk. * Add whipped or scalloped potatoes using low-fat milk. * Make hot breads, piecrust and cakes. * Pop corn and make cocktail snacks. * Make casseroles using dried peas or beans. * Brown rice and for Spanish or curried rice. * Cook dehydrated potatoes and other prepared foods that call for fat to be added. * Make pancakes or waffles. Modifying recipes To control the amount and kind of fat (particularly saturated fat) and dietary cholesterol you eat: * Select lean cuts of meat and trim off all visible fat before cooking. * Serve moderate portions, and try "low-meat" dishes featuring pasta, rice, beans and/or vegetables. * Use cooking methods that require little or no fat — boil, broil, bake, roast, poach, steam, saute, stir-fry or microwave. * Replace saturated fats with healthier substitutes. For example, when your own recipe calls for butter, lard, bacon, bacon fat or chicken fat, use margarine that contains no more than 2 grams of saturated fat per 1 tablespoon, or unsaturated vegetable oil. Reducing Sodium Most of us eat much more sodium than we need. In some people, this can lead to high blood pressure, which increases the risk of stroke, heart disease and kidney disease. The American Heart Association recommends keeping your sodium intake to less than 2,300 milligrams per day. That's about a teaspoon of salt. People with high blood pressure may need stricter limits on sodium. Most of the sodium in our diets is added either during processing, while preparing food or at the table. To help reduce sodium in your diet: * Use less salt or no salt at the table and in cooking. * Use herbs and spices in place of salt. * Limit your intake of foods high in added sodium, such as: o Canned and dried soups o Canned vegetables o Ketchup and mustard o Salty snack foods o Olives and pickles o Luncheon meats and cold cuts o Bacon and other cured meats o Cheeses o Restaurant and carry-out foods (such as French fries, onion rings, hamburgers) * To reduce the salt in canned vegetables, drain the liquid, then rinse the vegetables in water before eating. * Look for "unsalted" varieties of the canned foods and snack foods listed above. Some foods may be labeled "no salt" or "without added salt." * Ask restaurants not to add salt to your order. * Even bakery products and cereals can be major sources of sodium in the diet. Read the labels of all foods carefully.

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