With Thanksgiving a week away, many are starting to think about getting their holiday groceries and starting the prep work for the holiday feast. As you look at your recipes and menu, take some time to further examine ways to lighten up your recipes. Try these tips:
- In soups, sauces, puddings, and desserts: replace whole milk or cream with low fat milk, evaporated fat free milk, or nonfat dry milk
- To make dips and toppings: use low fat or nonfat cottage cheese or sour cream
- To make salad dressings: use nonfat yogurt or low fat buttermilk
- In place of 1 whole egg: use 2 egg whites or 1/4 c egg substitute
- In place of regular cheese: use fat free or reduced fat cheese
Next week we’ll discuss some strategies for staying on track with healthy eating with all the temptations that the holiday foods involve. And be sure to come visit us at the Brown Clinic booth at the Women’s Escape on Saturday!
-Kelsey
