Low Fat
By: Rachel Paxton
Here are some ways to lower the fat content of your recipes.
When buying hamburger, look for extra lean hamburger. This type has much less fat than regular hamburger. You can also substitute ground turkey for hamburger. Turkey has a slightly different taste, but it is good and generally costs less than hamburger. Ground turkey is generally very low in fat.
By: ARA
(ARA) - If your idea of snacking is munching on cookies, crackers and microwave popcorn throughout the day, shame on you. The majority of the snack foods on grocery store shelves these days aren't good for you. They contain unhealthy trans fatty acids -- a type of fat formed when liquid oils are made into solid fats.
Trans fatty acid, also known as trans fat, is present in vegetable shortening, some margarines, baked goods, fried foods, processed foods, salad dressings and snack foods, such as crackers, potato chips and microwave popcorn. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) estimates the average daily intake of trans fats in the U.S. population is about 5.8 grams or 2.6 percent of calories per day for individuals 20 years of age and older. Many say this level of intake can be unhealthy.