4. How to incorporate heart health to baking
One big way to decrease fats and cholesterol, while still using natural ingredients in baking, and allowing for a very similar consistency is pretty simple. Applesauce, which is high in fiber, can be substituted for butter or oils, and your recipes still have a delicious flavor, so much so, that you don’t even miss the artery clogging butter and you can usually cut down on the sugar, as it can be a bit sweeter! Just remember that when replacing butter or oil with applesauce you can use a 1:1 ratio; if your recipe calls for a cup of butter, substitute with a cup of applesauce. And, if you are worried about completely replacing the butter or oil, try decreasing to half of the oils/butter and half applesauce (but I promise you won’t know the difference!)
