Some Healthy Secrets

Cooking Tips for a Healthy Heart:

* Marinate meats and poultry longer than usual. Use marinades that are high in flavor but very low in fat.

* Use fresh chopped herbs at the end of cooking to add more flavor to the dish.

* Fresh citrus juices, such as lemon and lime, go well with fish and poultry. In other dishes, the juices often compensate for a lack of salt and fat.

* Intensify natural flavors by reducing sauces longer than customary. Use pan juices that have been skimmed of all fat and tomato sauces.

* Add fat of choice to hot pan; the heat helps a small amount of fat coat the bottom of the pan. Also the food will brown and sear faster in hot fat, making it less dry.

* Keep trimmed beef moist during grilling by basting beef with reduced beef stock midway during grilling.

* Mist salads lightly with water before tossing with dressing; less dressing is needed to coat lettuce.

* Flavor enhancements such as balsamic vinegar, garlic, shallots and fresh herbs should be on hand at all times.