Low Fat and Healthy Hearts Following a low fat and healthy lifestyle doesn't mean that you deprive yourself of enjoyment. In fact, it can be quite liberating because you can eat without feeling guilty. Eating will become exciting again as you experiment with new methods and styles of preparing food. Fresh seasonal produce will become one of your favourites.
- All vegetables are low in fat and, when steamed, boiled or microwaved, are good for your heart. Add flavour with chopped fresh herbs, a few drops of lemon juice or by cooking them in stock.
- Stir-fry vegetables in a minimum of oil and use non-stick cookware.
- Bake vegetables in a separate roasting tray from the meat to minimise the fat absorbed or bake vegetables wrapped in baking paper or foil.
- Dice leftover vegetables and mix with plain steamed rice, a little chili paste, soy sauce and coriander leaves for a delicious low-fat dish.
- Increase your intake of fresh fruit & vegetables and use them when they are at their seasonal best. Between meals, snack on fruits or pieces of fresh vegetables.
- Make seasonal fruits a regular dessert feature.
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