Recipe Baking: GOOD HEALTH TIPS

    To get started on the road to good health, read the following tips on how to trim the fat and boost the activity in your daily schedule. Select six changes that will be easy for you to make. Start there and then gradually include the other healthful suggestions in your daily routine. Think fresh fruit for dessert. Enjoy strawberries lightly dusted with powdered sugar, for example, rather than higher-fat strawberry shortcake. Remember to remove the skin from turkey and chicken. Leaving the skin on poultry doubles the fat content; skin is pure saturated fat. Crowd out fatty foods by filling up on complex carbohydrates: pastas, breads, cereals, grains, and vegetables. Zero in on hidden sources of fat in your diet--snack crackers, processed luncheon meats, convenience foods, and pastries--and begin to limit or eliminate them one by one. Experiment with herbs--tarragon, basil, chives, dill weed, and cilantro--as seasonings instead of using butter and rich sauces. Gradually work your way from whole milk to 2% to 1% and skim. Substitute skim milk, low-fat cheese, and nonfat or low-fat yogurt for higher-fat dairy products. Switch to low-fat cooking methods: bake, steam, roast, grill, or broil foods rather than fry or cook them with large amounts of fat. Save high-fat treats or indulgences for once a month instead of once a week. Take a brisk 20 minute walk before work, before dinner, or some time during the day. Schedule an exercise "appointment" on your calendar at least three times a week. If you block out time for activity, chances are you will do it. Join family or friends in an active pursuit every week. Social get- together need not revolve solely around food. Park your car away from store entrances when shopping and walk the extra distance. Walk short distances when possible rather than drive.

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