COOKING AND KITCHEN TIPS A small and easy steps can save from lots of huss and fuss in the kitchen. Knowledge on low-fat basic cooking tips is a great way to help make the foods that your family loves without sacrificing the quality of the recipe. I have always loved to made banana bread for my family. Though it is an excellent recipe but the recipe calls for 1/2 cup of oil. I detested the adding of all that fat to the recipe and worried about the health of my family. Therefore I quit making the bread. Though my family complained but I'm more worried about their health than I did their complaints. Recently I found out that it is possible to replace with 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce for the oil in my banana bread recipe. Miraculously, the banana bread is moist, flavorful and no one in my family could taste the dissimilarity. Great and easy way. Isn't it? Waterbath Using a waterbath in baking, cooking or warming recipes consists of placing a container for example, a pan, bowl, ramekins or soufflé dish of a recipe or food ...
10 HEALTHY HOLIDAY EATING TIPS When it comes to holiday eating at social events, the choices can be overwhelming. Most holiday foods are laden with fat and calories that might railroad your healthy eating plan. If you do not have a plan, it is easy to overindulge. The good news is that with some preparation you could stick with your weight loss regimen and even treat yourself to a few desserts without packing on the pounds this year! Top Tips 1. Eat before the party. 2. Do not stand near the food table. 3. Always use a plate and utensils. 4. Make sure healthy options will be available. 5. Do not deny yourself. 6. Avoid beverages with calories. 7. Focus on activities other than eating. 8. Pair up! 9. Limit high fat items. 10. Maintain perspective! The Top 10 in Detail 1. Eat before the party. Try not to go to a party hungry. The thought process of saving calories throughout the day and indulging later does not work. This plan will cause excessive hunger and may lead to binge eating at the party. After gastric bypass this behavior will put ...