As much as I can, I try to prepare meals that are nutritious and healthy for my family. When I want delicious meals that are nutritious and low in calories, I try substituting foods. The following list is some of my favorite-low-cal substitutions to save on calories.
| Instead Of: | Try: |
| Spaghetti | Bean sprouts, French-cut green beans, Spaghetti squash (a tasty low-calorie food) |
| Mayonnaise | Yogurt (especially good in salad dressings |
| Sour Cream | Low-calorie imitation sour cream, plain, low-fat yogurt; low-fat cottage cheese, blended smooth |
| Whipped cream | Non-dairy topping; chilled evaporated milk (whipped) |
| Whole milk | Skim 2% or 1% butterfat milk, or nonfat dry milk (reconstitued) |
Are there any Low-Calorie Substitutions you use when making meals for your family?
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