A serving of meat is about 3 ounces, the size of a deck of cards. A serving of butter or margarine consists of 1 teaspoon and contains 4 grams of fat. Knowing this information will help you fit in some of the favorite Wisconsin treats listed below using the guideposts of variety, moderation and balance. Most of the fat and calories of fruit pies are in the crust. Try single-crust pies or just eat the filling.
Most plain fruits are fairly low in calories, fat and sodium.
Although these are among our favorite vegetables, they lack the vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals in many other vegetables. Order the smallest serving possible at restaurants or try vegetables that are not fried. Ice cream is tasty, but it tends to be high in fat, sugar and calories. Fill up the rest of your plate with fruit or low-fat cake. Plan to enjoy these at a few times when they will taste best, like at a Fourth of July picnic instead of a few times every week.