If you want to lose weight, you are going to have to make some changes in the way you prepare meals. Even if you cook for the whole family, you can still make minor tweaks in order to serve low-fat dishes that your family still enjoys. When you prepare your own meals, you can control the exact amount of calories you are consuming as well as the size portions you serve.
Step 1
Use nonfat versions of cheese and milk. When you prepare meals, recipes may call for whole milk or full-fat cheese. Instead, cut the calories by using skim milk or nonfat cheese products instead.
Step 2
Substitute olive oil for butter or oils full of saturated fat. Olive oil is a monounsaturated fat and can be used in moderation. This substitution can help rid your diet of fattening foods full of saturated or trans fats.
Step 3
Choose lower fat proteins. Fatty cuts of beef and pork can add a lot of fat into a person's diet. When you prepare meals, choose leaner proteins instead. Some examples include ground turkey, skinless chicken breast, egg whites and fish.
Step 4
Lose weight by preparing meals with whole grains instead of white flour. Cut calories as well as carbs by using whole grain products. However, whole grains still have a high carb count and should be used in moderation.
Step 5
Prepare a large amount of vegetables. As you prepare your meals, envision half of the plate full of veggies, a quarter of the plate for lean proteins and another quarter of the plate for whole grains.
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