Tips for Making Meals More Nutritious

Eat "whole" foods rather than processed foods.
Use Olive Oil instead of Vegetable oil whenever possible.
Use silt pads or parchment paper instead of oil sprays or butter when baking.
Grill, broil, or bake meats rather than frying.
Allow meat stock to cool and skim the fat off the top and reheat and serve as aus jus rather than gravy.
Start dinner off with a salad or vegetable soup with lots of colorful vegetables.
Use Olive Oil with Balsamic vinegar rather than creamy salad dressings.
Use herbs and spices to season foods rather than oils and sauces.
Eat plenty of brightly colored berries, vegetables, and fruits.
Steam vegetables rather than boil.
Steam onions rather than sauteing them.
Use the Mediterranean diet as your guide.
Use ground white meat turkey instead of ground beef.
Eat white meat chicken or turkey instead of beef.
Puree soup instead of adding cream to make it thick.