Culinary DeLites

Culinary DeLites

How to cut calories in homemade cookies

You can use one-third less butter in the dough by stirring in some applesauce.  

Simple trick for reducing sugar 

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• Easy cupcake recipes
• 7 quick, healthy snacks
• Healthiest ethnic cuisines

The easiest way to measure portions

Use your hands and fingers to size up meals and control calories and fat.  

Your thumbnail measures butter, oils 

Also: 

• Food scales
• Healthy vs. unhealthy fats
• Get rid of empty calories

Ingredients that sound healthy but aren't

"Fruit juice concentrate" is an alias for added sugars — and empty calories.

4 terms not to worry about 

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• New name for corn syrup
• Foods not to buy generic
• Xanthan gum