Mom Cooking Tip 64

Cornstarch (left), Flour (right)

If you want to cut down your calorie intake, use cornstarch instead of flour to thicken sauces.  If the recipe calls for 2 tablespoons flour (28 calories per tablespoon), you can substitute just 1 tablespoon cornstarch (30 calories per tablespoon).

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