Tips on eating less fat
These tips can help you cut the total amount of fat in your diet:
Compare nutrition labels when shopping, so you can pick foods lower in fat. Use the 'per serving' or 'per 100g' information to compare different foods. Remember, servings may vary, so read the label carefully.
Ask your butcher for lean cuts of meat, or compare nutrition labels on meat packaging.
Choose lower-fat dairy products, such as 1% fat milk or lower-fat cheese.
Grill, bake, poach or steam food rather than frying or roasting, so that you won't need to add any extra fat.
Measure oil with tablespoons rather than pouring it straight from a container: this will help you use less.
Trim visible fat and take skin off meat before cooking.
Use the grill instead of the frying pan, whatever meat you’re cooking.
Put more vegetables or beans in casseroles, stews and curries, and a bit less meat. And skim the fat off the top before serving.
When making sandwiches, try leaving out the butter or spread: you might not need it if you're using a moist filling. When you do use spread, go for a reduced-fat variety and choose one that is soft straight from the fridge, so it's easier to spread thinly.