Instead of frying, try baking, broiling and/or steaming. Instead of cooking with fatback and lard, stir-fry your greens with onions and garlic. Instead of using regular salad dressing, use fat-free salad dressing. Instead of fruit pies, bake an apple with raisins, cinnamon and nutmeg. Instead of mashed potatoes with whole milk, prepare them with low-fat, […]
15
Sep
Sep
Every year millions of Americans start a new diet in January and by February call it quits. As a registered dietitian, I tell my clients to take one day at a time. Don’t start out cold turkey by giving up everything at once. Start with decreasing your dining out meals to once a week. You […]
15
Aug
Aug
Stick to your meal plan. Ask the wait staff for smaller portions. Order any sauces on the side. Order your meats, baked, broiled, poached or stir-fried. Pass up the bread, butter and chips. Order salad instead. Share high-fat desserts. Bag half your food first, so you will not be tempted to eat all of it. […]
01
Sep
Sep
Try chicken or turkey breast with light mayonnaise and sliced seedless grapes mixed together on lettuce. Try hummus or stir-fry vegetables with whole wheat pita bread. Wrap chicken or turkey slices in iceberg lettuce and sprinkle sweet and sour sauce on the wrap. Wrap tofu in lettuce and serve with a sauce. Add raisins to […]