Family Favorites

“You want to eat healthier but your family wants their old favorites. Here's how to comfort them.”

Comfort foods don't have to be banished from your menu - at least not completely. You may not eat them quite as often, however, when the family is clamoring for their old favorites, you can take it on as a challenge. Be creative by making swaps they may not even notice. Try low-fat cheeses in lasagna, reduce the amount of butter in mac-n-cheese, replace some of the fat in cakes with applesauce, and use olive oil instead of butter for hash browns. Even eliminating a few calories, saturated fat, or excess carbs can make a difference in your waistline without altering the taste of family faves.