Everyday Fitness

Baking Substitutions:

• 1 Cup whole milk = 1 Cup skim milk
  
• 1 Cup buttermilk = 1 Tbsp lemon juice + 15 Tbsp skim milk
  
• 1 Cup heavy cream = 1 Cup evaporated skim milk, or 1/2 Cup low-fat yogurt + 1/2 Cup low-fat cottage cheese
  
• 1 Cup sour cream = 1 Cup fat-free plain yogurt, or 1 Cup chilled evaporated skim milk whipped with 1 Tsp lemon juice
  
• 1 Cup cream cheese = 4 Tbsp margarine + 1 Cup dry low-fat cottage cheese
  
• 1 Cup butter or oil = 3/4 Cup applesauce, or 1 Cup mashed banana
  
• 1 Egg = 2 Egg whites
  
• 1 Oz Chocolate = 3 Tbsp margarine + 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
  

• Use chicken broth to stir-fry instead of oil.
  
• In place of butter, use non-fat cooking spray to brown.
  
• Replace bacon with turkey bacon.
  
• Use extra lean ground beef, or ground turkey.
  
• No sugar added fruit spreads taste more fruity than jam, and are plenty sweet.
  
• Canned fruits should be packed in fruit juice instead of heavy syrup.
  
• Use low calorie or skim versions of dairy products.
  
• Try milk and sweetener instead of cream and sugar in your coffee.