Elevate the taste

Happy Monday!

Making your favorite foods really healthy is no more difficult that just simply subbing out some of the fat ingredients for healthier ones. This works great because choosing healthy but flavorful substitutes will give you all of the flavor you crave, without the waistline busting calories and fat. Infusing flavor into foods to is another way to elevate a bland dish.

Here are a few of my favorite substitutes and flavor enhancers:

1. Fat free yogurt is an excellent substitute for heavy cream or milk in mashed potatoes
2. Use low-sodium chicken broth to replace water when making rice
3. When making quiche, use half whole eggs and half egg whites 
4. When making Iced tea, sweeten it with 100% fruit juice instead of sugar
5. Use olive in place of butter for sauteing
6. Enhance oatmeal or hot wheat cereals by adding brown sugar and a touch of vanilla extract
7. Use crisp, fresh veggies instead of chips for snacking on dips and spreads
8. Buy low-fat plain or vanilla yogurt and stir in fresh berries and fruits to add freshness and natural sweetness
9. Rub garlic infused oil over your chicken instead of butter before roasting and stuff the cavity with onions, garlic and lemon wedges
10. Roast your veggies instead of steaming to get the most flavor out of them

  A few simple changes can make all the difference between a good dish and a fabulous dish! Try these food remixes in your kitchen :) Bon Appetit!