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December 2014 : 15 healthy holiday baking substitutes
15 healthy holiday baking substitutes
Making these healthy baking substitutions means you’ll have one less thing to stress about during the holidays.
Wish you could trim some of the calories from your favorite sweets? Make these substitutions when you bake. No one will know the difference – except maybe your waistline.
"Healthy baking substitutions can help you eat more protein and fruit, and lower sources of cholesterol and overall calories per serving," says Clare McKindley, dietitian in MD Anderson’s Lyda Hill Cancer Prevention Center. Remember, taking in too many calories increases your chances of gaining weight. "And, being overweight or obese increases your risks for cancer and other diseases," she says.
"Plus, making these healthy baking substitutions means you’ll have one less thing to stress about during the holidays," McKindley adds.
Request an appointment at MD Anderson's Lyda Hill Cancer Prevention Center online or call 877-632-6789.
Use these baking substitutions for your favorite foods.
Want to print out our low-fat baking substitute list? Download the PDF.
Unless otherwise noted, use the same amount of the substitute as the recipe calls for the original ingredient.
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