Recipe Substitutions

As you're cooking, have you ever tried substituting an ingredient to make the dish a little more healthy? Making small changes in your meals can make a big difference in your health over time. Here are a few substitutions you may want to try.

1. Unsweetened applesauce for oil or butter- The applesauce helps keep the right consistency and a little sweetness without the calories of oil or butter. Use this substitution in any sweet bread, like banana or zucchini, or in muffins.

2. Marshmallow fluff for butter and sugar (in frosting)- Marshmallow fluff has less sugar and fat than its conventional frosting counterpart. Using it will allow the desired frosting consistency with fewer calories.

3. Evaporated skim milk for cream- Both liquids have the same consistency, but evaporated milk has less fat.

4. Corn tortilla for flour tortilla- Although the flavor and texture is a little different, corn tortillas have half the fat and calories of flour.

5. Low-sodium soy sauce for standard soy sauce- The taste is virtually the same, but the low sodium version can cut out unnecessary sodium from your diet.

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