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Health & Wellness
Monday’s Housecall
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HEALTHY RECIPES
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Cook up ways to go low fat
Just by using healthy cooking techniques you can cut fat and calories. Try these easy tips:
1. Use nonstick cookware to brown food without adding fat.
2. Use healthier cooking methods, such as baking, broiling, steaming, poaching and roasting.
3. Use flavor enhancers, such as herbs, spices or flavored vinegars, instead of relying on salt.
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