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Many activities this time of year feature delicious foods. How can you resist temptation and keep your goal of healthy living? Here are 10 tips for healthier cooking.
1. Limit all fats; use smart fats. Choose unsaturated fats, especially monounsaturated. Canola and olive oils have the greatest percentage of monounsaturated fats. Canola is recommended for cooking, and olive oil for dressings and sautéing. Fats can be reduced by one-fourth to one-third in many recipes by using these oils.
2. Go unrefined. Make at least half of your grains whole.
3. Eat more fruits and vegetables in a variety of colors. Add fruits and veggies to casseroles and baked goods.
4. Choose lean meats. Trim fat and drain grease when possible.
5. Choose low-fat or nonfat dairy.
6. Keep portions reasonable.
7. Choose foods and beverages low in added sugar by reading nutrition labels to compare products. Sugar can be reduced by one-fourth to one-third in many recipes.
8. Choose and prepare foods with little salt. Most processed foods are very high in sodium.
9. Go for flavor with herbs and spices, and salt won’t be missed.
10. Be mindful and enjoy the food.
Following these tips will aid in making the holidays a healthy celebration. For more information on nutrition and wellness, contact a local Extension Office. Or log onto http://www.extension.colostate.edu/SEA.
CSU Extension offers up-to-date, unbiased, research-based information to families in Southeast Colorado. CSU Extension programs are available to all without discrimination.
Many activities this time of year feature delicious foods. How can you resist temptation and keep your goal of healthy living? Here are 10 tips for healthier cooking.
1. Limit all fats; use smart fats. Choose unsaturated fats, especially monounsaturated. Canola and olive oils have the greatest percentage of monounsaturated fats. Canola is recommended for cooking, and olive oil for dressings and sautéing. Fats can be reduced by one-fourth to one-third in many recipes by using these oils.
2. Go unrefined. Make at least half of your grains whole.
3. Eat more fruits and vegetables in a variety of colors. Add fruits and veggies to casseroles and baked goods.
4. Choose lean meats. Trim fat and drain grease when possible.
5. Choose low-fat or nonfat dairy.
6. Keep portions reasonable.
7. Choose foods and beverages low in added sugar by reading nutrition labels to compare products. Sugar can be reduced by one-fourth to one-third in many recipes.
8. Choose and prepare foods with little salt. Most processed foods are very high in sodium.
9. Go for flavor with herbs and spices, and salt won’t be missed.
10. Be mindful and enjoy the food.
Following these tips will aid in making the holidays a healthy celebration. For more information on nutrition and wellness, contact a local Extension Office. Or log onto http://www.extension.colostate.edu/SEA.
CSU Extension offers up-to-date, unbiased, research-based information to families in Southeast Colorado. CSU Extension programs are available to all without discrimination.
