Getting the fat out

• Try low-fat versions of milk, cheese, cottage cheese, mayonnaise, yogurt and salad dressing.
• Use two egg whites instead of one whole egg to lower the fat and cholesterol in baked goods.
• Drain off fat while cooking meats. Blot pan-fried foods with paper towels to get rid of extra grease.
• If there is time, let meat-based soups cool down so the fat can be skimmed off the top. Reheat and serve.
• Use ground turkey instead of hamburger to reduce fat intake. Turkey has a slightly different taste, but it is good and usually costs less.
• Turkey can be substituted for chicken. Boneless turkey breast is cheaper than chicken breast, and it is a little lower in fat.
• Turkey ham has very little fat and can be substituted for real ham. Some people can't tell the difference between the two.
• Trim as much fat as possible from pork before you cook it.
• Buy tuna packed in water - it contains almost no fat.
• Low-fat cream of mushroom and chicken soups can be found at most grocery stores. Check the labels to compare the amount of fat per serving.
• Serve children over the age of two 1 percent or nonfat milk instead of whole milk for less saturated fat and calories.
• Cut the fat in baked recipes by using half the butter or shortening. Add an equal amount of applesauce, pureed prunes, mashed bananas, or yogurt.