If you are watching your calories or the amount of fat and cholesterol you consume, here are a couple of neat tricks to satisfy those cravings without blowing your diet:
1. Use low-fat or non-fat yogurt instead of sour cream. My husband and I love the Stonyfield Farms brand. You can also use it instead of mayonnaise in some dishes, but you will definitely notice a lighter flavor (yet still delicious!)
2. Make your own smoothies. There are so many wonderful recipes on the internet, there is no point in repeating them here. Frozen fruit and (non-fat or low-fat) milk or berries or yogurt or juice or some combination thereof plus a blender or food processor will give you the idea. This recipe is a typical example.
3. In the summertime, make your own frozen yogurt. Again, there are plenty of recipes online. Here is an example.
So, if you are watching fat, cholesterol, and calories, feel free to splurge... on a treat that's delicious and healthy. Go right ahead!
1. Use low-fat or non-fat yogurt instead of sour cream. My husband and I love the Stonyfield Farms brand. You can also use it instead of mayonnaise in some dishes, but you will definitely notice a lighter flavor (yet still delicious!)
2. Make your own smoothies. There are so many wonderful recipes on the internet, there is no point in repeating them here. Frozen fruit and (non-fat or low-fat) milk or berries or yogurt or juice or some combination thereof plus a blender or food processor will give you the idea. This recipe is a typical example.
3. In the summertime, make your own frozen yogurt. Again, there are plenty of recipes online. Here is an example.
So, if you are watching fat, cholesterol, and calories, feel free to splurge... on a treat that's delicious and healthy. Go right ahead!
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