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Altering Recipes for Health Many people today are looking for ways to cut down on sugar, fat, and salt in their diets. An easy way to do this is by altering recipes that call for these ingredients.
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Many people today are looking for ways to cut down on sugar, fat, and salt in their diets. An easy way to do this is by altering recipes that call for these ingredients. Although there will be differences in texture and appearance, you are increasing the health benefits for your family.
Reduce sugar by 1/3 of the original amount in pudding, custard, cookies, cakes, and quick bread recipes. Example: if a recipe calls for 1 cup, use 2/3 cup.
Reduce fat by 1/3 of the original amount in gravies, sauces, and baked products, especially quick breads.
Replace fat with an equal amount of applesauce in cakes, cookies, and quick breads.
Substitute yogurt, fatfree cream cheese, cottage cheese, or fat-free sour cream for sour cream in some recipes and dips.
Substitute skim or nonfat dry milk for whole milk.
Reduce or omit salt from all foods, except when it is used as a preservative (i.e., pickling or curing).
You may notice some differences in your final product.
Omitting salt takes time to accept, so many consumers prefer to reduce salt gradually