How to Reduce the Fat Intake

It is no secret that taking too much fat is unhealthy. Fast foods are convenient, tempting and more appetizing than the so-called healthy food. Today, I will look into some of the useful methods people do to start a reduced fat diet. Though it may not be fool-proof, but I think it is a less torturous alternative you can consider as a start and move on to a stricter fat diet. Afterall, not many of us have strong mind to resist against our unhealthy palate desires.

1) Consider Low-fat meat or vegetable stock

Soup stocks are very useful to enhance the taste in your dishes. Sometimes, you can prepare in advance and has a storage life of 3 months in a freezer. Using low-fat meat or vegetable stock for cooking or soup is one of the useful way to reduce the fat intake. Typically, some housewives would remove the skin of meat before using it to prepare for the soup stock. Alternatively, you can use lean meat to prepare your stock as well.

2) Refrigerate your fattening soups

If you try cooking chicken curry or even chicken soup, there is always a layer of oil floating on the top. It may taste good but the oil often gets in the way. Thus, I prefer to scoop away the layer of oil before serving. But to make the scooping easier, you can first refrigerate your meat soups or gravies that contains fat. Once it is refrigerated, you can scoop off the hardened fat that rise to the top.

3) Have a large-cut french fries

If you really crave for french fries, order large-cut ones (Note: Not Large Fries in portion!!) as it will have smaller surface area and will not absorb as much oil as smaller-cut fries.

4) Herbs as taste enhancer

Herbs such as mint, basil or coriander are known for its function as a taste enhancer and can make your dishes interesting. If used appropriately, you can reduce the oil used for the dishes as well. It is practically no calories.

5) Give a slippery touch

Sometimes, it is not the flavour of fat, but the slippery, smooth texture you crave. If this is the case, you can include unflavoured gelatin powder to thicken your cold salad dressing. Avocado may be high in fat but you can be sure that it is healthy. Consider avocado in your dressing or as butter spread.

6) Soften your butter

This might sound a little strange but if you soften butter or margarine at room temperature or in microwave before you spread on your bread, you are likely to end up using only one quarter of the fat as compared to when you take it cold. Test it out to see if it is so.