Whether you’re baking for the holidays or making a birthday cake, there’s a good chance your recipe calls for ingredients like butter, shortening or oil. You probably realize that those ingredients are what keep your dish flavorful and moist, however, did you know you can cut most of those ingredients in half? Continue reading “Try a healthy ingredient substitution: applesauce”
It’s a common problem in kitchens across the country – how do we prepare meals that taste great, but are also nutritious? Instead of forgoing your favorite recipes, try altering a few of the ingredients to make a better-for-you version. Ingredient substitution is an easy way to reduce calories in many of your favorite meals, without sacrificing taste. Continue reading “Try a healthy ingredient substitution: light cream cheese”
Occasionally enjoying a chocolate treat is great for keeping your diet on track. But when that craving hits, there’s something else you can reach for to satisfy your palette. Continue reading “Try a healthy ingredient substitution: cocoa”
We all know the ingredients to grab when making a cake – eggs, flour and milk, but did you know there’s an easy trick to baking some extra health into your cake? We’re talking about whole-wheat flour. Continue reading “Try a healthy ingredient substitution: whole-wheat flour”
