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Easy Ways to Lighten Up

by Anonymous

Many ladies have expressed an interest in losing weight and getting healthier. Try the following to help you reach your goal:

1. When cooking, follow the three B’s: Broil, bake, or boil. Avoid deep frying!

2. Trim all visible fat from foods. One tablespoon of fat contains 100 calories.

3. Steer clear of all fried foods.

4. Use only extremely small amounts of butter when sautéing. Olive oil is a better choice, but use it sparingly also since it is high in fat.

5. Avoid gravies or cream sauces unless you make them yourself using lower fat recipes.

6. You can remove fats from braised foods, soup, stews, etc. by refrigerating, The fat will congeal on the surface where you can easily remove it.

7. Eat slowly and chew well.

8. Sit down when eating. Do not eat while standing or talking on the telephone.

9. Switch to low fat or skim dairy products.

10. Use cornstarch instead of flour to thicken your soups or gravies.

11. Buy tuna packed in water instead of oil.


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