Saturday, April 9, 2011

HEALTHIER SUBSTITUTIONS


When you're looking to limit sodium, calories, fat, saturated fat, and/or cholesterol in your diet, try these simple substitutions.
WHEN RECIPE 
CALLS FOR
TRY THIS INSTEAD
BEST FOR
• 1 whole egg
• 1/4 cup Egg Beaters®
• Baking, Omelets
• 1 teaspoon butter
• PAM® Cooking Spray
• Sautéing
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 teaspoon oil
• Baking
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese
• Pasta Dishes
• 1 cup broth
• 1 cup 99% Fat Free & 
Reduced Sodium broth
• Soups, Sauces
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon La Choy® 
Lite Soy Sauce
• Asian-Style Recipes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• Tomato-Based Recipes
• 1 ounce ground beef
• 1 ounce 93% lean ground turkey 
or meatless crumbles
• Meat Sauces
• 1 ounce ground beef
• 1 ounce 90% lean ground beef
• Meatloaves, Tacos
• 1 ounce cheddar cheese
• 1 ounce feta cheese
• Salads
Or, try these easy ways to add nutrients such as fiber or whole grain.
WHEN RECIPE 
CALLS FOR
TRY THIS INSTEAD
BEST FOR
• 1 cup regular pasta
• 1 cup whole-grain pasta
• Any Pasta Recipes
• 1 cup cooked white rice
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• Any Rice Recipes
• 1 ounce meat
• 1/4 cup canned beans
• Soups, Stews
• 1 cup iceberg lettuce
• 1 cup dark leaf lettuce
• Salads, Sandwiches


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