 - Do not soak vegetables in water for long periods of time.
- Do not wash vegetables after they have been cut, as they would lose all the water-soluble vitamins that they would contain.
- Do not remove the skin off from vegetable like carrots and cucumber as the skins contain fibre, which is essential for good health.
- Steam vegetables rather than boiling them.
- Do not use a lot of water to cook vegetables and then drain out the excess.
- Use just the right amount of water or if you have used a lot, use the broth as stock. Remember that this water in which the vegetables have been cooked contain a lot of nutrients. Use only a minimum amount of water for cooking and cook the vegetables only till they are tender and crisp.
- Whenever possible, cook vegetables that have been cut into large pieces rather than small ones, as small pieces lose more nutrients than large ones.
- Cooking methods such as roasting, baking and steaming are preferable to frying and grilling.
Well, there are ways to watch those calories   but here are some simple ideas which actually double up as terrific ways to stay low on those meanie calories! Eggie Business
When a recipe calls for eggs use the egg whites instead. Use 2 egg whites in the place of one egg.
Making an omelette? Use 1 whole egg and 1 egg white. All the fat is in the yolk so throw it away!Appy Way!
Use applesauce instead of oil for cake mixes. Use the same amount of applesauce as oil, as indicated in the recipe. Also add 1 teaspoon of vanilla or almond extract. Chicken Feed
Use Chicken Broth in mashed potatoes, instead of butter.
Steam vegetables with chicken broth. Use chicken broth in stuffings instead of butter.
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