Minimize fat in cooking. Use non-stick pans; they require less oil to cook. Also try stir-frying and microwave cooking instead of frying. Other low-fat cooking methods? Steaming brings out colour and flavour in vegetables and helps retain nutrients, and broiling is one of the lowest-fat ways to cook fish.
When browning meat, use a non-stick skillet to sauté the meat. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the browned meat to a paper towel-lined plate. Drain off all the fat from the skillet before returning meat to the pan and adding other ingredients.
Use cooking spray instead of oil or butter for stir-frying and sautéing.
If you use salad dressings as meat marinade, why not use light or fat free? It'll taste just as good!
Lemon & lime juice, hot sauce, flavoured vinegars & fresh ginger add zip without all the fat.
Shake'n Bake Coating Mix is great for delicious low-fat boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
Liven up summer meals with fresh herbs instead of butter or oil.
Spoon fresh tomato salsa on grilled fish or veggies for a tasty low-fat topping
For a light, delicious dip, combine low-fat yogurt with Miracle Whip Light Dressing or Philadelphia Light Cream Cheese
Stir-fry in a non-stick fry pan using light dressings instead of oil to cut your fat intake.
Mix cooked rice or couscous with veggies, like red pepper, carrots & red onion. Add currants & dress with equal amounts of Miracle Whip Light Dressing & low-fat yogourt.