9 Little Diet Tricks to Eat Less Fat (Without Missing It)

Step away from the stovetopGrilling and roasting don’t take extra oil or butter like pan-frying does. Throw meats and veggies on the grill or in the oven for all of the flavor but none of the extra fat. When reheating, a microwave oven is a good bet. Don't miss these easy food swaps that cut your sugar intake.Pick the right cookwareIf you do decide to cook on the stove, use a nonstick pan. With less chance of sticking, you can use little or no oil. Here are 42 more tricks to lose weight fast.Sautee the right wayTo get back some of the flavor you’re missing on the stove without oil, try using another liquid. Cooking wine or vegetable stock will make your vegetables flavorful and tender. If oil is your only option, use nonstick vegetable oil spray instead of your regular pourable bottle. You can cut even more fat with one of these healthy food swaps you never thought to consider!Find new veggie condimentsIf you wrinkle your nose at plain steamed vegetables, don’t assume butter is the only way to make them more appetizing. Squeeze on lime or lemon juice, or add a splash of seasoned rice vinegar. Start incorporating these foods nutritionists eat everyday to maintain a healthy weight into your own diet.Thicken soups without creamYou can still get that creamy consistency without your go-to dairy add-in. Toss in instant mashed potato flakes or a cooked and mashed potato, then make it smooth with an immersion blender. Don't worry, potatoes aren't the starchy, empty calories you think—they're just one of many "unhealthy" foods you should stop demonizing.Tweak dessert recipesA lot of times, the butter and oil that cake recipes and other baked goods call for are fairly arbitrary, meaning you can reduce the amount without majorly changing the texture or taste. Try cutting the suggested amount of half—if it’s too thick, add a bit more liquid. You can also experiment with subbing in applesauce, canned pumpkin, or mashed banana for some of the fat or try one of these 14 healthy ingredient substitutes!Bake open-top piesSkip the top crust on pies to immediately cut out butter or shortening. With a delicious fruit filling and a tasty bottom crust, you won’t miss that extra layer on the top. Here's how to quit your sugar addiction without missing the sweet stuff!Choose homemade salad dressingEven homemade salad dressings and vinaigrettes can be chock-full of oil. Sub out all or some of the oil for vegetable stock, bean cooking liquid, or seasoned rice vinegar. For a thicker consistency without mayonnaise or sour cream, heat a tablespoon of cornstarch and a cup of water over the stove, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick and clear. Make sure you know which myths about fat you need to stop believing right now. Don’t go nutsDepending on the recipe, an overload of nuts could be adding a ton of extra calories to an already high-fat dish. To keep that crunch you crave, replace excess nuts with crisp diced vegetables, fruit chunks, or a low-fat cereal like Grape-Nuts. But don't cut all your good fats quite yet—these are the seven clear signs you need more healthy fats.Big portions, big weight lossDr. Barnard is a physician and founder of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a nonprofit that advocates changing federal nutrition policies. His eating program aims to help you choose foods that will boost your metabolism and drop pounds. To learn more about it, check out his book Foods That Cause You to Lose Weight: The Negative Calorie Effect.

Healthy Eating

9 Little Diet Tricks to Eat Less Fat (Without Missing It)

You know you should choose carrot sticks over potato chips and strawberries over a cupcake, but it’s way easier said than done. Try these fat-cutting tips that will leave you totally satisfied.

Step away from the stovetop

Pick the right cookware

Sautee the right way

Healthy Eating

Step away from the stovetop

Pick the right cookware

Sautee the right way

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