Healthier Cooking Habits

Maybe you can try a healthy alternative to the butter. Country Crock or a Balance Diet spread. It will not have the fats that are not healthy but will give him the pleasure of having his flavor also. What is it about men and butter?? LOL My partner lots butter way too much also. I change our type of butter to Country Crock many years ago to help stop any long term effects of his over use of butter. It is worth a try to make him happier. :)

I love to cook too,I feel your pain.and undertand what your husband is talking about.He needs the flavor that he is used to and you need less fat.There are a lot of butter flavorings in this world of confectionary dreams.Get and try out as many butter flavorings as you can.Don't tell your husband at first, becouse it is more in his mind than the mouth.Try them all.from the store or online get them where ever you have to.There is a lot of butter out there that is far less in fat too.and has good flavor.

I agree with you...all that butter and fat is terribly bad for your arteries...and overall health. I am glad to hear that your husband is willing to go with your way of cooking. I do the same way...and it is much better for you....there is enough fat in some foods without adding more...

I am not a very good cook so I will have to have my fiancee do it.

You must anderstand that what his mother has tought him, he will hold on for the rest of his life. Even if he disaproves, he has learnt it. So old habits... I know i'm dutch, and i have a mother...And butter...is butter, and typical dutch.

Butter definitely has it's pluses and one is flavor. I guess it's like anything else, in moderation is fine but over use and over indulgence can lead to health issues. I agree that adding spices and taking the extra step to flavor food makes a world of difference!

very good thoughts u have given on your cooking habbits and i agree with u and i feel that healthy cooking is really good for all our family members and is good for our healthy living also. so i must say thanks to u.

thats great you are not using butter anymore im sure your husband will notice a few pounds comming off.

Maybe you continue what you are doing but maybe sometimes you also let your husband to cook with his own way of dishes.

when butter is added or any dairy to meat will cause arthritis. becoz there wil b excessive deposit of calcium that calcifies when dairy and meat were eaten together.

Cooking with olive oil is good, but you must remember one thing. The heat that you apply during baking, frying etc destroys most of the health benefits of olive oil. That is the polyunsaturated fats are much more senstive to heat than the saturated fats. Furthermore, even the antioxidants in olive oil are almost completely destroyed during normal cooking times. One has to find a balance, by reducing the heat and time used for cooking with olive oil, other wise besides loosing the flavour of cooking with butter, you also end up with no real significant health benefits!

using an alternative to butter which tasetes like butter will be good....or you can use very little butter instead of a stick of butter and mix other types of ingredients like smart balance. I am sure one day your husband will definitely agree upon this:)

My best friend grew up on a farm in the American Midwest. He raised cows, hogs, grew corn and soybeans. If he goes to a restaurant and they dare to serve him margarine he sends it back and demand butter. He prefers to give up any other fat laden foods than his butter. As he puts it, "I've pulled enough cow teats so I'm gonna have butter"! And as a matter of fact, nothing can take the place of real butter in your dishes. So throw something else out, like sugar, and let your husband enjoy his butter:)

sometimes i also use butter for cooking because it brings better flavor on foods...i don't use it often though because i know it contains lots of fats and calories..however, as long as you are able to do activities that can burn the fats and calories that you took in the day, i think it is just okay to use butter every now and then..the important thing is that we do things, such as exercise habits, to balance everything in our body..so, if you are fond of eating, make sure you also do some fat-burning activities..

Have you tried "Smart Balance". To me it tastes and cooks exactly like butter but is good for you. It still has fats and calories, but less of them, and it's good fats, instead of bad fats.

Well, that's good then that you agree on that.

I agree with your husband I like butter on everything! Yes it is fattening, so I use the unsalted butter which cuts down on the fat intake and is healthier. Cut down how much you use and both of you will be happy!

Different peoples do cook differently and perhaps he just needs a bit of time to adjust. There are butter buds to sprinkle on and Crisco cooking spray that might appease those taste buds. Also the use of herbs could lead him to a bit less fat content. We never use butter to fry our hamburgers, they give off enough fat without it. Sausages the same. Most other meats are in the crockpot or roasted in the oven with liquids. Good luck with your lucky gentleman.

I give you my full support. Butter contains lots of trans-fat which is harmful to your body. You've made the right move to switch to olive oil and adding more spices to replace the flavours of butter. Olive oil is good for the heart. I believe your husband will get use to the new taste of your cooking. Eat healthy will make you stay healthy.

1. Cut the salt in half in your favorite recipes. Most of the time this will not produce a noticeable taste change. Consider replacing part of the salt with an herb or spice, flavored vinegar, citrus juice or peel. Garlic or onion power (not garlic or onion salt) work well in meats, soups, and sauces. Make your own mix of garlic, onion, paprika, and parsley flakes. 2. Use veggie spray or non-stick pans for grilling or stir-frying. 3. Choose methods of cooking that will retain flavor, color, and nutrients. Steam instead of boiling vegetables. Avoid cooking at high temperatures (except for quick stir-frying) and long cooking times. Both extended heat and liquid can destroy or leach out valuable nutrients. 4. Add vegetables whenever possible to ensure your five-a-day intake. Experiment with more veggie variety in salads, try new vegetable mixes, include some shredded vegetables in casseroles, and add different vegetables to soups and stews. Use chopped red or yellow peppers to "pep" up the flavor. Try vegetable salsas and fruit chutneys as accompaniments to meat or poultry in place of heavy gravies or sauces. 5. Try some lower-in-fat substitutes such as low fat cheese, salad dressing and evaporated skim milk. Try low cholesterol egg products. Use two egg whites instead of one whole egg to significantly reduce the fat and cholesterol content of some baked goods. 6. When you use oil, select olive or canola oil. Drain off visible fat while cooking, blot pan-fried foods on paper towels to absorb extra grease, and allow soups to chill before reheating and serving so that the fat can be skimmed off the top. 7. Choose roasting, poaching or stir frying as frequent cooking methods. Keep open-flame grilling of meats to a minimum as this practice produces cancer-promoting compounds. Avoid eating charred food. Microwave cooking is a healthful way to cook vegetables because the short cooking time reduces nutrient losses and usually no added water or fat is needed. 8. Reduce the fat in home baked goodies by substituting applesauce, pureed prunes, mashed bananas, or yogurt for up to half of the shortening. It works! Obviously prune puree would discolor a yellow cake but does well for chocolate cake and brownies. The end result is moist and fat content is reduced. 9. Substitute some whole grain products for all-purpose flour in your cooking. Try whole wheat flour, oatmeal or flax in bread and muffins, or add some bran or wheat germ to your meatloaf. Try using some soy flour in biscuits and breads. 10. Try more fruit desserts (fresh, stewed, and cobblers) instead of cakes and cookies. Choose frozen yogurt, sherbet and sorbet instead of ice cream. Serve cake with fruit sauce instead of frosting or whipped cream. Using sensible cooking methods, less fat, and adding more vegetables, fruits and whole grains to recipes are guaranteed winning techniques to set a better nutritional table. These steps can also help lower risk for chronic diseases such as cancer.