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:: Low Fat ::

   Low fat dairy dishes
     To make low fat dairy dishes, keep nonfat sour cream on hand and substitute for heavier milk products.

   Try not to use lard or butter

 

    Use vegetable oil in recipes to substitute for higher fat shortening, lard, and butter.

   To skim grease and fat off of a soup’s surface
     Try adding a few ice cubes. The ice cubes should act as a magnet and attract the grease, then they can be disposed of.
    :: Diet Ingredients ::

   Less sugar in your desserts
     When preparing desserts, try cutting back on the sugar and increasing the flour.

   Choose low sodium ingredients
   Try using low sodium or unsalted ingredients in your recipes.