Health Tip: Trimming Calories From Your Dinner Plate

By Diana Kohnle, HealthDay Reporter

(HealthDay News) -- If you want a simple way to cut down on calories, start with some easy substitutions on your dinner plate.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention mentions these options:

• Steam veggies, instead of sauteing them in oil or butter.


• Choose skim or fat-free dairy products (such as ricotta in lasagna), instead of full-fat.


• At a restaurant, choose either a dessert or a cocktail, rather than splurging on both.


• To top your pizza, choose veggies instead of meat. Also opt for a light sprinkle of cheese.

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