Good eating for a happy heart

Low-fat cooking for a healthy heart

•Oven-bake, grill, poach, stir-fry or dry-fry food with a low-fat spray instead of frying.
• If you are using oil, measure out the oil with a spoon, rather than pouring the oil. Use no more then 1-2 table spoons for a family.
• Buy the leanest mince that you can and drain off the fat, while cooking.
• For your main meal, a portion of chicken and lean meat should be no more than four ounces (100 grams) and about six ounces (150 grams) for fish.
Add plenty of vegetables to stews, casseroles, curries, sweet and sour, stir-fry and other dishes.
• Use tomato based sauces instead of creamy sauces.
• Use low fat-milk and low-fat cheese.
• Use light mayonnaise in coleslaw and salad dressings.