Reduce Fat In Diet  

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created by Barry 2009-10-02 07:48:42 am

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Never finish what is on your plate. Use a smaller dinner plate and do not fill it up.

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submitted by Suzie Netten 2009-10-02 10:35:36 am    

 



If you eat canned fish go for the variety in brine or tomatoes rather than oil.

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submitted by Barry 2009-10-04 02:11:50 pm    


For desert stay away from the high fat options and go for low fat frozen yogurt or sorbet instead.

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submitted by Barry 2009-10-04 02:14:12 pm    


Drink a lot of water before you eat. You will get full faster and eat less.

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submitted by Suzie Netten 2009-10-02 10:34:06 am    


Use thick cut oven-chips rather than deep-fried French fries.

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submitted by Barry 2009-10-02 07:57:15 am    


Use non stick pans to reduce the amount oil you need when cooking meats, or choose a cooking spray to reduce the amount of oil you use even further.

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submitted by Barry 2009-10-02 07:48:42 am    

 



Choose whole grains as your bread choice, white bread is high in refined sugars and calories.

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submitted by Barry 2009-10-02 07:49:00 am    


Use powdered milk in recipes instead of fresh milk this can reduce unnecessary calories and fat.

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submitted by Barry 2009-10-02 07:49:27 am    


Treat yourself to a light fruit dessert than anything too creamy or that have a lot of pastry.

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submitted by Barry 2009-10-02 07:49:44 am    


If you're cooking roast potatoes keep them away from the meat joint, and use an oil spray rather than the juices from the meat. And also skim fat from an gravy you may be using.

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submitted by Barry 2009-10-02 07:50:11 am    


Add generous amounts of vegetables to all curry dishes this way they're more filling and less fattening.

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submitted by Barry 2009-10-02 07:50:39 am    

 



Avoid 'cream of' soups and add your own natural yogurt for extra 'creaminess'

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submitted by Barry 2009-10-02 07:50:56 am    


Chicken skin is fattening, so reduce it first by either removing the skin before cooking or if you can't avoid eating it later in your meal.

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submitted by Barry 2009-10-02 07:51:58 am    


Always use lean cuts of meat when cooking. To reduce fat in ground beef rinse it with hot water and drain it well before cooking.

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submitted by Barry 2009-10-02 07:56:34 am    


When making meat pie dishes use mashed potato as an alternative to pie crust.

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submitted by Barry 2009-10-02 07:57:47 am    


Measure out oil rather than pouring, you will be surprised at how much less you'll now use.

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submitted by Barry 2009-10-04 02:06:07 pm    


Use low fat or skimmed milk rather than full fat, its healthier and contains more calcium than whole milk.

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submitted by Barry 2009-10-04 02:07:52 pm    


When making scrambled eggs use two egg whites instead of a full egg, it may look different but its lower in fat and there's very little difference in taste.

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submitted by Barry 2009-10-04 02:10:05 pm    


If soup seem bland and uninteresting rather than adding croƻtons - add your own chopped vegetables for added crunch.

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submitted by Barry 2009-10-02 07:51:36 am    


Eat more chicken and fish and less fatty red meats.

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submitted by bdudley6 2009-10-02 10:31:36 pm    


Eat slowly and take the time to notice and enjoy tastes and textures.

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submitted by JudyE 2011-06-14 08:27:49 am    


Rather than not having dessert, serve yourself a tiny portion and eat it slowly. You'll be less likely to break out later and attack the chocolate!

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submitted by JudyE 2011-06-14 08:29:39 am    

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