Warren County Guide to Physical Activity

Healthy Recipe Solutions

Do you and your family want to eat healthier, while still enjoying all your favorite foods?  Try using these alternative substitutions to save calories and trim the fat!

Instead of                      Try

 1 egg                                                    2 egg whites or ¼ cup liquid egg substitute

 Ground beef                                         Ground turkey breast

 Stick of margarine                                 Small amount of olive oil or canola oil; or broth

 1 cup of cream                                     1 cup evaporated skim milk

 Cream to thicken soups                        Pureed potatoes or vegetables

 Bread crumbs                                       Whole wheat bread crumbs or toasted wheat germ

 Wine                                                    Broth or apple juice

 2 oz. mild cheddar                                1 oz. reduced-fat sharp cheddar or extra-sharp

                                                            cheddar cheese

 White rice                                             Brown rice, kasha, or whole wheat couscous