That's all it takes. One of his favorites is macaroni and cheese. Collins was able to increase the protein in his macaroni and cheese by three times, cut the amount of calories in half and take out the oil and reduce the butter. Collins does it by using a new margarine with plant sterols that block cholesterol absorption. He also adds a soy powder to boost protein.
Skim milk replaces whole milk.
One of his other tamed but tasty goodies is a rich, dense chocolate cake with icing made of melted peppermint patties. It has protein and more anti-oxidants than red wine that help lower cholesterol. And we've replaced the oil with applesauce. Collins has a cook book with 350 different recipes that can help you lower your cholesterol and reduce your chance of heart disease. Collins is doing more demonstrations that are good for the heart and give out free cookbooks from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Nutrition Club at the Miracle Mile Shopping Center.