Reducing fat sugar and sodium
kimberly womble
5 tips for reducing fat in the diet
- select poultry, fish, dried beans, peas & lean meats.
- use eggs, liver, & shellfish in moderation
- limit butter, cream, margarine, shortening & foods made with these products
- season veggies w/ herbs, spices & lemon instead of butter
- use low fat & skim milk products instead of whole milk
5 tips for reducing sugar in the diet
- serve fresh fruit & veggies as snack rather than candy & cookies
- drink fruit juice or unsweetened tea instead of soft drinks
- add fruit to unflavored yogurt rather than buying flavored yogurt
- use spices for flavor instead of sugar
- read labels to determine sugar content
5 tips for reducing sodium in the diet
- substitute herbs & spices for salt wen preparing
- taste food before adding extra salt
- use lemon juice or balsamic vinegar instead of salt on veggies & fish
- eat fewer salty snack items (pretzels & chips)
- read labels & compare foods at supermarkets & buy those w/o added salt