A meal often doesn’t feel complete without a sprinkle of cheese on your pasta, or a dollop or two of sour cream with your chilli or fajitas. Those added extras can be enjoyed in a healthier way
- Low fat Greek or natural yoghurt are healthier alternatives to sour cream
- Trimmings such as Yorkshire puddings and stuffing can add fat and salt. Extra vegetables, boiled potatoes or sweet potatoes are healthier swaps
- You can use less cheese if you finely grate it
- If you enjoy lots of mayonnaise and ketchup, challenge yourself to use a little bit less each time
- Jam or other sweet spreads or sauces are high in sugar. Spreading thinly may stop you and your kids having too much
- If you usually cook with coconut oil, lard, butter or ghee, it is a healthy swap to switch to vegetable oilÂ
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