The cooking methods shown here will add little or no fat, and complement the foods you love to cook!
TIPS ON HEALTHIER COOKING METHODS
Baking:Cook food covered or uncovered in an oven.
Braising:Brown first and then simmer in a covered pan with a little liquid.
Broiling: Cook food by direct heat in the broiler section of your oven.
Grilling:Cook food by direct heat over coals or using a gas grill. When ordering at a restaurant, choose grilled over fried.
Microwave:Arrange items evenly in a covered dish and add some liquid if needed. Cover the dish with a lid or plastic wrap; loosen or vent the lid or wrap to let steam escape. Essentially, fruits and vegetables retain more nutritional value since less water and a shorter cooking time are needed.
Poaching:Cook food by simmering it in or over water or another liquid such as broth, vinegar, or juice while making sure that the food preserves its appearance while cooking.
Roasting:Cook food covered or uncovered in your oven while baking, but done while using a higher degree temperature.
Sautéing:Cook food rapidly with a small measure of oil in a hot pan. With some recipes you may use broth, nonstick cooking spray or water in place of oil.
Steaming:Cook food in a steaming basket over a small amount of boiling water.
Stir-frying:Cook by stirring small pieces of food in a hot saucepan; or frequently a wok is used, with a small amount of oil.
You don’t have to become a gourmet chef or splurge on exclusive, costly cookware; simply use the standard cooking methods shown above to prepare foods in healthier ways.
