Do have a craving for your favorite high-calorie dish? Don’t wait, find a way to enjoy that food with a quick modification to make it a healthier option. 

Transform your favorite recipes to reduce calories and boost nutrition:

• Alter the preparation method.  For example try baked chicken or fish instead of fried.  Try a thin crust veggie pizza instead of high-calorie topped thick crust. The calorie savings can be very significant!
• Add health promoting ingredients.  Bulk up your burger for the grill with diced peppers, onions, and mushrooms. You’ll use less meat and get a burger with more flavor and less fat.  Adding black beans to taco meat can also make the meat spread further and is a great fiber-rich addition.
• Try a healthier fat. Greek yogurt is a tasty, low-fat substitute for sour cream.  Olive oil is a heart healthy alternative to saute meats and vegetables with in place of butter.
• Rethink portions.  By simply reducing the size of a favorite food by half or even ¼ can save many calories depending on the type of food. This option allows you to still enjoy the taste of your favorite food, but just less of it.

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