Cut-Fat Cooking Practices

Let's take a break from those oh so awesome recipes and let's have some practical cooking tips to reduce your fat deposits. You'll never go wrong with these.

• Grill, steam, bake or microwave your food instead of frying
• Follow the "1/2 veggies, 1/4 protein, 1/4 carbs on your plate" rule.
• Eat whole fruits rather than drink fruit juices.
• Use herbs and spices to flavor meals instead of fatty sauces.
• Replace full-fat ingredients with low-fat ones whenever possible.
• Cook in liquids instead of oil.
• Switch to artificial sweeteners instead of oil.

Source: Reader's Digest