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This is a healthy fat used for cooking and is a great alternative to butter.
What is OLIVE OIL?
When cooking chicken, this is the least healthy way to make it?
What is FRIED?
Side salad, grilled mixed vegetables and roasted sweet potatoes are all good side options instead of what popular side order?
What are FRENCH FRIES?
This cooking method one of the healthiest ways to cook your food and can be done outside.
What is a GRILL?
Cooking on a grill is a healthy options since the food is not cooked in any additional oil or calories. It also helps to add flavor to your food.
True or False, it is healthier for you to eat more frequent, smaller portions throughout the day?
TRUE
Seasoning and spices, like garlic, onion powder or paprika can help add flavor to your food instead of this common food additive.
What is SALT?
This meat source should be eaten sparingly to limit the intake of saturated fat.
What is RED MEAT?
Most of us do not get enough servings of these during the day.
What are VEGETABLES?
Except for one of these, all are healthy cooking methods; grilled, baked, blackened, steamed, seared, deep-fried, broiled, air-fried and roasted.
What is DEEP-FRIED?
FALSE, occasionally having a treat will not ruin your diet or progress.
You should strive to eat healthy most of the time, but if you are celebrating a special occasion or have been doing well with your diet, a treat here or there is OK! Everything in MODERATION!
With a similar look and consistency, this is a healthy alternative to sour cream.
What is PLAIN GREEK YOGURT?
Mix plain Greek Yogurt with a couple drops of lime juice and you have a high protein, low fat alternative to sour cream.
Chicken and fish are an excellent source of this essential nutrient.
What is PROTEIN?
Although salads are healthy and good for you, dressings that are made from this condiment can add empty, unnecessary calories to your salad.
What is MAYONAISE?
Try to substitute ranch or thousand island style dressings with oil, vinaigrette or balsamic based dressings.
This fruit is full of healthy fats and also produces a healthy oil for cooking.
What are AVOCADOS?
A high protein and low fat food that can be mixed with fruit or other toppings to make a great snack or dessert alternative.
What is Greek Yogurt or Kefir?
A healthy, flavorful way to cook fish, sea food or chicken.
What is BLACKENED?
Like grilled, broiled or baked foods, blackened is a healthy way to cook your chicken or seafood. This is also a great way to order food when dining out.
These are healthy, unprocessed carbohydrates/carbs and can typically found in pasta, bread and oatmeal.
What are WHOLE GRAINS (or WHOLE WHEAT)?
TRUE or FALSE, sweet potatoes are nutrient rich and are a great alternative to regular potatoes.
TRUE
Sweet potatoes are an excellent healthy carb choice. They are also a great choice for diabetics as they break down slower which will prevent your blood sugar from spiking.
Although it sounds contradictory, this form of cooking is great for all foods and is one of the healthiest forms of cooking.
What is an AIR FRYER?
Like the grill, air fried foods are not cooked in any additional calories. The air fryer is an easy way to cook all of your foods.
This healthy fat pairs well with fruit and can prevent your blood sugar from spiking when eaten together.
What is NATURAL PEANUT BUTTER? (or natural almond, cashew or mixed nut butter)