Tips And Ideas For Healthy Eating - Use meat as an ingredient instead of the main course.

Read the labels on dairy products and choose those with a lower percentage of fat.

Choose leaner cuts of meat and generally cut down on the amount of meat you eat.

To reduce saturated fat, control the size of your portions, trim the fat off meat and remove the skin from poultry before cooking.

In soups, salads, stews or as a spread, legumes are a very good substitute for meat, minus the fat and with lots of dietary fibre as a bonus. Introduce more alternatives like beans.

Make a meat marinade from nonfat or low-fat salad dressings, wine, flavored vinegars and citrus fruits, such as limes, lemons and oranges.

Use meat as an ingredient instead of the main course.

Sauté vegetables in broth or fruit juice instead butter or oil - you get moisture without fat.

Use 1% or skim milk in soups and puddings, and 1% evaporated milk instead of cream in sauces.

Try cooking methods that don't call for fat, such as braising, baking, grilling, steaming, microwaving or pressure cooking.

Give greater importance to cereals, vegetables and fruits in your meal plan.

Use non-stick pots or pans to sauté meat, poultry, fish and vegetables.

Add interest with different types of pasta or rice, and whole wheat noodles.

Introduce more dark leafy green vegetables like spinach or rapini by adding them to salads, soups, or a stir-fry.

Sneak extra vegetables into pasta sauces and other dishes.

Stir chopped fresh fruit or dried fruit into hot cereal or a favorite muffin recipe.

Use fruit purees as toppings for pancakes, waffles, and low-fat yogurt.

Make dips and salad dressings with low-fat yogurt.

Remember that variety is still the best guarantee of a healthy, balanced diet.

Experiment with couscous, brown rice, millet, and kasha.

Try combination dishes like casseroles or a stir-fry to introduce different tastes.

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