healthy oils such as olive, canola, soybean, sunflower, safflower, sesame, peanut, and cottonseed.
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Cheese
You can use low-fat or nonfat cheese in place of regular cheese. Since nonfat cheese doesn’t melt, though, it’s not a good choice for cooked meals.
Another alternative is to decrease the portions while boosting the flavor. Instead of adding a cup of regular cheddar, use 3/4 cup of extra sharp cheddar. Likewise, 3/4 cup of freshly shredded Parmesan will add just as much zip as a cup of the grated stuff from the shaker.
Low-fat cream cheese is a good alternative to regular cream cheese. Keep in mind that nonfat cream cheese will get very runny in cake frosting and dips.
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Nuts
If you add nuts to a recipe, reduce the quantity and make sure to toast them. This helps bring out the flavor with fewer calories.
Flour
When cooking with all-purpose flour, use half of the usual amount. Then complete the recipe with whole-wheat flour, an excellent source of fiber. (If the flavor seems a little strong, you can cut back a bit on the whole-wheat flour.)
Salt
If you’re on a low-sodium diet, you can reduce (or eliminate) the salt in many recipes without killing the flavor. Try adding herbs and spices instead of salt.
Hopefully, this list helps you kickstart your heart-healthy diet!