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+Healthy Diet Pyramid (Singapore)
+  * • The Pyramid shows a range of servings for each major food group.
+  * • The number of servings that are right for you depends on how many calories you need, which in turn depends on your age, sex, size, and how active you are.
+  * • Should have at least the lowest number of servings in the ranges.
+  * • The calorie based on recommendations  of the Department of Nutrition and on calorie intakes reported by people.
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+Ingredients Substitutes and Alternatives
+• Ingredient substitutes:
+– Replacement of one ingredient with another of presumably similar-although not necessarily identical-flavor, texture, appearance and other sensory characteristics.
+• Ingredient alternatives:
+– Replacement of one ingredient with another different flavor, texture, appearance or other characteristic, but one that will not compromise-although it may change-the flavor of the dish.
+Before Modifying Recipe
+The Chef :
+  * – Reduce the amounts of the ingredient(s).
+  * – Replace the ingredient(s) with a substitute that will do the least to change the flavor or appearance of the dish.
+  * – Eliminate the ingredient(s).
+Salt Substitutes and Alternatives
+  * • Salt is used liberally to enhance flavors
+  * • Salt substitutes are potassium chloride but not so palatable
+  * • Better to use less salt
+  * • Use lower-sodium salt
+  * • Use lower-sodium soy products
+Artificial Sweeteners
+  * • Substitutes:
+  *
+    * – Saccharin = oldest artificial sweetener
+    * – Aspartame used from 1981
+    * – Sunnette approved in 1988
+  * •Alternative:
+    * – Sucralose
+Fat Substitutes and Alternatives
+• Substitutes:
+  * – Olestra
+  * – Simplesse
+  * – Caprenin
+  * – Slatrim
+  * – Oatrim
+Strategies to Preserve Nutritional Value
+  * • Store food properly: cold food in cold and seal in air-tight containers.
+  * • Keep in the crisper section of refrigerator.
+  * • Try washing / scrubbing than peeling.
+  * • Use outer leaves of cabbage etc. unless wilted.
+  * • Microwave, steam, roast or grill.
+  * • Use boiling liquid.
+  * • Use fresh ingredients, whole wheat flours etc.
+  * • Cook food quickly.