Question

How can saturated fat intakes be decreased if they are above the recommended intake?

Answer 1

1. Eat more vegetables and fruits.

2. Substitute saturated fat with more healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat.

3. Chicken skin contains saturated fat, so when eating chicken, remove the skin from chicken before cooking, still avoid eating fried chicken with skin.

4.When eating egg, avoid the yellow portion and go for two portion of egg white only.

5. Change your cooking medium, instead of using animal fat or hydrogenated fat, use olive oil, sunflower oil, canola, etc.

6. Breakfast cereals have significant amount of fat, so read the nutrition labels before choosing the cereal.

7.Bake, broil, or grill meats; avoid frying. Avoid breaded meats and vegetables.

8.  Avoid cream and cheese sauces,