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meat, or drain fat from meat cooked in a skillet.
• Skinless poultry won’t be dried out if you cover it for at least part of the cooking time and avoid “overcooking.
3. Make meat portions small.
Fat adds up quickly with excessive portions, even of lean meat.
• A healthful serving of meat is about the size of a deck of djrds. Translate that to three ounces of boneless, cooked meat (four ounces before cooking).
• Make your limit five to seven ounces (cooked weight) per day.
4. Indulge in pasta, bagels, bread and other lowfat grain products.
• Many grain products are short on fat and calories, while often rich in nutrients and dietary fiber. Enjoy six or more servings a day. ■ • Make at least four of those servings whole grains, like whole wheat bread and pasta, brown rice, and whole-grain cereals, since they are even higher in fiber and nutrients than other grain products.
5. Get adventurous! Try a new fruit or vegetable each week.
• Make healthy eating fun and boost nutrition by trying many different fruits and vegetables. Variety is the best assurance of getting the various vitamins, minerals and other food components being studied for their cancer-preventing effects.
• When selecting unfamiliar fruits, be sure they are ripe (for best taste and nutrition). If you need help, check with your grocer.
• Before you decide whether you like a new fruit or vegetable, serve it at least three or four times, perhaps even prepared in different ways. It takes time to develop the taste for new foods, but it’s worth it! . 6. Choose slimmed-down cheeses.
Lowfat cheese offer all the im
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