eat better for less

Here are some items to try to cut down on the expensive protein items.

Instead of...
sirloin try flat iron steak
pork tenderloin try pork shoulder
lamb chops try lamb shank
chicken breast try whole chicken
salmon fillet try salmon steak
raw shrimp try frozen shrimp

ingredient swap

try these substitutions for less fattening baked goods:

- instead of white flour use whole wheat flour
- instead of eggs use eggs and egg whites
- instead of whole milk use skim or low fat
- use half the amount of add ins (chocolate chips, nuts...)
- instead of using butter to grease the pan use oil spray

healthy cooking substitutions

INSTEAD OF: USE:

Ham hocks Turkey thighs
Pork bacon Turkey bacon, lean ham, Canadian bacon
Lard, butter Small amount of vegetable oil
Pork sausage Ground turkey breast
Bouillons and broths Low sodium bouillon and broths
Cream Evaporated skim milk
Cheese Low fat or lite cheese
High fat cut of beef Round steak, rump roast, sirloin tip, pot roast, extra lean ground beef
High fat cut of pork Tenderloin, sirloin roast or chop, center cut loin chops