Dieting on a Budget

According to the experts, no more than 30% of our calories should be coming from fat. And that should be good fat, like the type in olive oil and fish containing omega-3 fatty acids.

Consider the following fat-busting tactics:

• Spread your fat throughout the day.
  

• Use wine, herbs and spices, broth or juices (lemon, orange or tomato) to cook vegetables.

• Switch from high-fat meats such as ribs and sausages to leaner cuts like skinless chicken, turkey breast, or fish.

• Use more egg whites and less yolks. Two scrambled eggs have a fat content of 5 grams compared to two scrambled whites which have less than 1 gram.

• Be careful at the salad bar. Use a regular spoon instead of a large ladle when pouring salad dressing.