Fat-Free Cooking Methods

The way you cook your food can make a massive difference to it's fat content. Use these tips for fat-free cooking and you're on your way!

Use Heavy-based or good quality cookware
and you will find that the amount of fat needed for cooking foods can be kept to a minimum. If you do need a little fat for cooking choose an oil which is high in unsaturates such as corn, sunflower, olive or rapeseed oil and use as little as possible.

Use Good Quality Bakeware
which doesn't need greasing before use to make low fat cakes. Alternatively use non-stick baking paper and only lightly grease before lining

Use Non-stick Coated Fabric Sheet
which is re-usable and non-stick. It can be cut to size and used to line cake tins, baking sheets or frying pans. Heat resistant up to 290C/550C and microwave safe, it will last for up to 5 years.

Don't Add Fat When Grilling
If you absolutely must spray with a small amount of olive or corn oil.

We recommend doing your grilling using a George Foreman 'Lean Mean Fat Reducing Machine'! These nifty little gadgets grill your food in a fraction of the time and, because they're set at a slight slant, the fat just dribbles off and into a little collecting tray that you can empty into the bin and rinse out ready for using again. Suitable for cooking fish, meat and doing great 'roasted' veggies too this is a cheap and indispensible addition to any kitchen.

 cover The George Foreman 'Junior' Purple Grill features:

  • Great tasting food in minutes
  • Embedded heating elements grills food fast
  • Unique Patented Contact Design Grills Food Evenly
  • Non Stick Coated Cooking Plates
  • Grill Channels carry Run Off Grease and Fat
  • Roll and bun warmer

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Use Your Microwave
Microwaved foods rarely need the addition of fat, so add herbs or spices for extra flavour and colour.

Invest In A Good Steamer
Steaming is a great way to cook vegetables without fat and keeps more of the essential vitamins and minerals that boiling.

We recommend The Tefal VC400317 Vitamin Plus 3-Tier...

coverThis excellent steamer features:

  •   Steams 50% faster and retains up to 50% more vitamins.
  • Water spout To fill water reservoir during cooking process.
  • Turbo Steam system Starts steaming within 15 seconds
  • 1.4 litre capacity rice bowl
  • 3 Steam baskets for cooking large meals
  • 60 minute timer with bell
  • Automatic switch off to prevent from boiling dry
  • On/off light
  • Removable dishwasher safe bowls
  • Clip on carry handle for easy removal of food
  • Integrated egg steaming rack
  • Stock tray
  • Free recipe cookbook.

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Braise or Saute Vegetables
in the oven in low fat or fat-free stock, wine or just water with added herbs.

Keep The Lid On Your Saucepan
and cook vegetables on a low heat with a little water so they cook in their own juices.

Don't Add Butter to Cooked Vegetables
Instead sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs or ground spices.

page created 22/11/03



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