How to Try Low-Fat Eating

There are so many new and novel ways to try low-fat eating. But while going for fat-reduced or fat-free products, don't forget the easier route: making regular foods lower in fat.

Instructions

• 1

  Cut full-fat cheeses with lighter versions, such as nonfat or low-fat ricotta, cottage, or farmer's cheese in cooking or sandwiches. Use those products instead of cream cheese or full-fat hard cheese.

• 2

  Cut mayonnaise, sour creams, or other dressings or sauces with yogurt, broth, milk or lemon juice.

• 3

  Add lemon or vinegar to cut salad dressing, or try eating salad with only lemon or vinegar, emphasizing herbs and other seasonings for taste.

• 4

  Avoid oil by using water to cook vegetables in recipes that call for them to be sautéed or fried. Use a steamer for other cooked vegetables.

• 5

  Bake, rather than fry, such vegetables as eggplant or potatoes.

• 6

  Use mashed fruit in baking recipes, like applesauce or bananas, in place of oil or butter. Many cookbooks and boxed baking goods provide these alternative recipes.

• 7

  Freeze flavored yogurt to satisfy ice cream cravings.