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How to Reduce the Fat in Cheese

Cheese is delicious, but many people avoid it because of its relatively high fat and calorie content. Cheese contains saturated fat, which can harm your heart and arteries if you eat too much of it.
You can reduce the amount of fat in your cheese by selecting products that are made from skim milk, 1% milk, or 2% milk. These cheeses provide all the flavor with a fraction of the fat.
If you’d rather have full-fat cheese in a recipe, try heating it up in the microwave and then draining off the oil. The oil is liquefied fat, and getting rid of some or all of it will reduce the fat content in the cheese.
Finally, if you have the time and inclination, you can make your own low-fat cheese at home. It’s a time-consuming task, though, so do a little research to see if cheese-making is something you’d like to try.

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Great Substitutes for Butter or Margarine

Butter and margarine have developed an unhealthy reputation due to their saturated fat and/or trans fat content. Luckily, there are several alternatives that are friendlier to your heart.
Olive oil is a great savory substitute. Buy a flavored olive oil (like roasted garlic or red pepper), pour it into a sealable tub, and refrigerate it overnight. The next day it will have a margarine-like consistency and spread like butter.
Vegan spreads like hummus (made from chickpeas) and tahini (sesame seed paste) are highly edible substitutes, and can be found in health food stores.
You can also replace butter or margarine in recipes by using olive oil for savory dishes. Applesauce, mashed bananas, or fruit purees can replace butter in sweet treats.

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