How do I calculate the percent of calories from fat in a given product?
To determine the percent of calories from fat, take the total number of fat calories, divide this figure by the total number of calories and then multiply by 100. Total fat calories = total fat grams X 9. Each gram of fat equals 9 calories. What is healthful cooking? How you prepare the foods you eat, is important, too. Trim all visible fat from meat before cooking. Remove skin from chicken and turkey. If you roast poultry, you may do so with the skin on (to prevent dryness), and then remove the skin before serving. Don’t fry food. Broil, bake, stew, roast, poach. Roast meat, fish, and poultry on a rack to allow the fat to drip off. Buy nonstick pans and use cooking spray instead of oils. Chill soups and stews; then skim off the hardened fat before reheating. Drain off all fat after browning. Cook with less or no salt. Use herbs, spices, lemon juice and vinegar. Add vegetables such as onions and garlic for flavor. Use skim milk instead of whole milk or cream in soups, sauces, and puddi
