Eat Fewer Fried Foods
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High Fat Foods
(Foods to Limit)
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Low Fat Choices
(Replace Other Choices with These)
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- Cheese curls
- Corndogs
- Chips
- Deep-fried foods
- Donuts
- French fries
- Fried chicken
- Fried meats
- Fried snacks
- Grilled sandwich
- Hash browns
- Onion rings
- Refried beans
- Tempura
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- Angel Food
- Cake
- Animal crackers
- Baked potato
- Boiled beans
- Fresh fruit
- Graham crackers
- Popcorn (no butter)
- Pretzels
- Raw Veggies
- Rice Cakes
- Vanilla Wafers
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Use Less Fat When You Cook
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High Fat Cooking Methods
(Limit the use of:)
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Low Fat Cooking Methods
(Replace with these methods)
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- Bacon grease
- Butter
- Chicken
- Fat
- Lard
- Margarine
- Mayonnaise
- Oils
- Shortening
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- Bake
- Barbecue
- Broil
- Microwave
- Pam spray with non-stick pans
- Steam
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Eat Fewer Fatty Foods & Toppings
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High Fat Foods & Toppings
(Limit the use of:)
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Low Fat Foods & Toppings
(Replace with these methods)
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- Butter/Margarine
- Chicken skin
- Chocolates
- Cookies
- Creamed soups
- Cream sauce
- Creamy salad dressings
- Frostings
- Gravies
- Mayonnaise
- Nut butters
- Nuts
- Pastries
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- Use low fat mayonnaise or salad dressing
- Try “Just 2 Good” brand or other low fat brand
- Use mustard on sandwiches instead of mayonnaise
- Use “I can’t believe it’s not butter” spray for butter flavor on foods
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Eat Fewer Fatty Meats
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High Fat Meats
(Limit the use of:)
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Low Fat Foods & Toppings
(Replace with these methods)
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- Bacon
- Bologna
- Brisket
- Chicken wings
- Chops
- Duck
- Hamburger
- Hot Dogs
- Lamb
- Pastrami
- Pepperoni
- Prime Rib
- Rib eye steak
- Ribs
- Salami
- Sausage
- T-bone steak
- Tri-tip
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- Chicken or Turkey without skin
- Egg substitutes (“egg beaters”)
- Fat free turkey hotdogs
- Fish (not fried)
- Lean/low fat deli meats
- Leaner meats: top round steak or pork loin
- Try a meatless meal: beans, tofu, or “Boca” or “Morningstar” vegetarian products
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Choose Lower Fat Dairy Products
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High Fat Dairy Products
(Limit the use of:)
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Low Fat Dairy Products
(Replace with these items)
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- Cream
- Cream cheese
- Custard
- Half & half
- High fat cheeses (Cheddar, Swiss, Jack)
- Ice Cream
- Puddings
- Sour Cream
- Whipped Cream
- Whole or 2% milk
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- 1% Low fat or nonfat milk or yogurt
- Fruit Sorbet or Sherbet
- Frozen Yogurt
- Light Sour cream (little)
- Parmesan, Mozzarella, or String Cheese (small amounts)
- Fat free Pudding snacks
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Eat No More than 30% of Daily Calories from Fat
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Read Food Labels to Find the Fat
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Low Fat Dairy Products
(Replace with these items)
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (248g)
Serving per container about 3.5
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 Calories from fat 10
%Daily Value
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
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>Lower fat ideas:
- Choose snacks with fewer than 3-5 g fat per serving and limit intake to 1 serving
- Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, breads, cereals, rice, pasta, and beans in place of high fat foods.
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