Reducing fat, sugar and sodium
Made by: Ashley Walker
Ways to Lower Fat in the Diet
- Season vegetables with herbs,spices,and lemon instead of butter
- Use low fat and skim milk products instead of whole milk
- Trim fat from meats before and after cooking
- Roast, boil, bake, or broil rather than fry
- Chill meat or poultry broth until the fat becomes solid,then skin off fat before using
Ways to Reduce Sugar Consumption in the Diet
- Serve fresh fruits and vegetables as snacks rather than candy and cookies
- Drink fruit juice or unsweetened tea instead of soft drinks
- Add fruit to unflavored yogurt rather than buying flavored yogurt
- Buy unsweetened cereals and add fruit instead of sugar
- Eat more vegetables and fruits(either fresh, frozen, or canned in its own juice rather than syrup)
Controlling Sodium in the diet
- Substitute herbs and spices for salt when preparing food
- Taste food before adding extra salt
- Use lemon juice or balsanic vinegar instead of salt on vegetables and fish
- Eat fewer salty snack items, such as pretzels and chips
- Read labels and compare food at the supermarket and buy those without added salt