Approximately one-third of adults in this country are overweight or obese. Being overweight puts us at greater risk for diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and some forms of cancer. We feel we should eat every bite. We enjoy the value but the extra fat and calories can put us at risk. It may not be exactly the same as the traditional version, but modifying recipes is one way to bring us closest to the foods we like without giving them up.
Mexican food can be full of flavor without heavy dose of fat and calories.
Cooking at home also gives more control over how foods are prepared. Try the following cooking techniques. Beans Beans can be purchased in a can or they can be made at home. Canned refried beans are available in the fat-free version without giving up the taste. The homemade version can be prepared with less or no fat.