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Savory Substitutions
Making the right food choices - and cutting the fat in your diet - is easy when you are familiar with the world of delicious food options available. The next time you crave an item from this food group that is higher in fat, keep these savory substitutions in mind:
Try

Instead of

Bagel 2g

Doughnut 14g

Hot Cereal 2g

Pastries/Danish 38g or more

English Muffin 1-2g

Muffin 5-12g

Bread (2 slices) 1-2g

Croissant 12g

Corn Tortilla, 6" diam. 2g


Biscuit (2 oz) 7g


Bonus Tip: Baked potatoes have almost no fat and pasta only has about 1 gram of fat per serving. Choose low-fat toppings, such as salsa or a spicy marinara and you will come out on top!