Tammy Roberts, MS, RD, LD, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Bates County, University of Missouri Extension
Corned beef and cabbage is a favorite meal on St. Patrick’s Day, but some may want to cut back on the fat and calories.
Brisket is naturally high in fat, but there are ways to reduce some of the fat. Cook the meat a day ahead of time and put the pot in the refrigerator. Once the meat cools the fat will harden and can be skimmed off. Another way to reduce the fat is to cut it off the meat before it is cooked…
Potatoes are another favorite Irish food. Potatoes are not very high in calories and have no fat, but making them with lots of butter and high-fat milk adds fat. Save calories by…
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