10 tips to reduce your saturated fat intake.
The majority of your fat intake should be from unsaturated fats, not saturated fats. Why? Saturated fats increase cholesterol and do not break down very well. Unsaturated fats can easily be used as energy, decrease cholesterol and necessary to produce hormones that promote optimal health.
Here are some simple things for you to start doing today! Enjoy your Monday!
1. Use non-stick cooking spray or unsaturated oils when cooking.
2. Ditch the fryer! Boil, bake, steam, roast your foods.
3. Use egg whites in place of whole eggs. 2 egg whites=1 whole egg.
4. Use skim milk in place of 2% or whole milk.
5. Choose low or no fat yogurt, mayo, dressings.
6. Use spices and fat free condiments such as natural salsa.
7. Use applesauce in place of butter in baked goods.
8. Make sure your canned tuna is packed in water not oil.
9. Choose the leanest cuts of meat that you can.
10. Trim the fat from the meat.
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