American teens aren't making babies like they used to. In fact, the birth rate among teens 15 to 19 years of age fell to a record low in 2009, according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Use less of a âregularâ dressing to shave calories, fat and salt. Unless you like dry salads, then use no dressing and enjoy! Low Calorie Fast Food Tip #3 -- The USDA recommends 2,300 mg of sodium per day for healthy adults; 1,500 mg for older folks, African-Americans and people with high blood pressure. Low Calorie Fast Food Tip #4 -- There are several strategies you can use to reduce calories, fat and sodium.
5 Tips for Low-Fat Cooking. 1  Trim all visible fat and remove the skin from poultry. 2  Refrigerate soups, gravies, and stews, and remove the hardened fat on top before eating. 3  Bake, broil, or grill meats on a rack that allows fat to drip from the meat. Donât fry foods. Sprinkle lemon juice, herbs, and spices on cooked vegetables instead of using cheese, butter, or cream-based sauces. Try plain, nonfat or low-fat yogurt and chives on baked potatoes rather than sour cream.