It is important that you measure meat after it is cooked. Bones and extra fat should not be counted in the total weight. Cut off extra fat instead of eating it. 6. When you are on a reducing regime, no matter whether on a 1200, 1600, or 1800 calorie diet, use only the amount of fat permitted in that diet. You may use it in any way you prefer—as a spread, for seasoning foods, in dressing vegetables—but count the fat used in these ways as part of your total allowance for the day. It is easier to diet when food looks so appealing that you don’t miss high-calorie foods or high-calorie extras. SPECIAL RECIPE HELPS _It may help you to have a list of some foods that are low in calories._ LOW-CALORIE SWEETENERS Because each teaspoon of sugar gives 20 calories, you can cut them down if you use a sweetener that will not supply any calories. Low-calorie sweeteners mean sweet taste without calories and without sugar. The recipes in this booklet use saccharin (¼ grain tablets), Sucaryl (tablets or solution), and Sweeta (solution). 1 tablet saccharin Equaled in sweetness by 1 teaspoon of sugar or 1 tablet Sucaryl or ⅛ tsp. Sucaryl solution or 2 drops Sweeta It is unwise to take more than a reasonable amount (equal to about 12 tablets) as the total in the day’s meals. Liquid non-caloric sweeteners may be added directly to the dissolved gelatine mixture. Non-caloric sweetening tablets may be crushed and stirred into the dissolved gelatine mixture, or they may be dissolved in small amount of the liquid called for in a recipe, then added. LOW-CALORIE FOODS A number of low-calorie canned or bottle fruits, fruit juices, and beverages are now available in many markets. These foods add much interest in low-calorie diets. Low-calorie foods used in recipes in this booklet include: Canned Fruits, unsweetened Canned Fruits, non-caloric sweetened Canned Fruit Juices, unsweetened Canned Fruit Juices, non-caloric sweetened Carbonated Beverages, non-caloric sweetened Skim milk is a low-caloric form of milk which helps with successful weight loss by keeping calories low while food value remains high. Fluid skim milk or non-fat dry milk solids can be used. Non-fat dry milk solids plus water make skim milk. Follow directions on the package for correct proportions. To reliquefy—measure dry milk into glass; add 1 cup water and stir. Chill. STEPS TO SUCCESS WITH KNOX GELATINE RECIPES To insure satisfactory jelling, the number of grains of Knox Unflavored Gelatine in each envelope is measured scientifically. Tablespoons vary in size. An “envelope” of gelatine is always an accurate measure. To soften gelatine in all cold liquids except milk, sprinkle gelatine into ½ cup of the cold liquid. Let stand to soften.