Low Fat Cooking Tips and Recipes

Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2009 Under New Ideas

When you prefer eating healthier choices yet lack the preparation time, you need to make the most of the time you have. You need to meet the required dietary amount of fruits, vegetables, dairy, grains and proteins despite your busy schedule in order to maintain your health.

Thus you ought to experiment with reduced fat recipes for a change of pace and to promote healthy eating habits. Here are some of them.

1. Salmon contains Omega 3 Salmon might not be the most lean fish however it offers you the amount of Omega 3 that is necessary for you to have. It has garlic and olive oil; which are two of the powerhouses of nutrition. Also salmon recipes are very popular and there are many variations how to prepare salmon.

2. Making the most out of chicken breast If you’re getting sick and tired of always having to eat chicken breasts (because it has the lowest fat content), you can cook it in different ways for variety. You can cook it with pasta and broccoli, with pineapple or make chicken soup.

3. Vegetables can be artistic masterpieces if you steer clear of bland microwaved produce, or vegetables cooked in chicken broth. You can also microwave sweet potatoes instead of broccoli. If you want additional flavor, you can drizzle it with honey.

4. Giving the fruit some variety Blueberries and strawberries can be blended with reduced fat cottage cheese and enjoyed at snack time. It may be light but it’s filling because of the healthy nutrients you’re getting. You can cook nectarines or peaches that have been cut up and sprinkle on a little bit of cinnamon or vanilla.

5. In addition, bananas can be broiled with cinnamon spice. To reduce fat content, try cooking sprays to replace oil. To keep food from sticking to your pan, a light mist containing olive or canola oil is ideal. There are some brands offering flavors for the food. A dish with chicken and fried rice is one example of a recipe that contains lots of fat.

6. De-skin the poultry and trim away any fat prior to refrigerating it so you don’t neglect this step.

7. It also saves you time when you want to cook. It helps to have a bottle of water near you. A giant sports bottle will do the trick. Fill it up every morning and toss some ice cubes in it and you’re good for the day.

Water will help your digestion and will also keep your skin clear. Drinking the required 8 to 10 glasses of water is the best thing you can do for your body.