Evaporated Skim Milk - Substitute an equal amount of evaporated skim milk for whipping cream in rich soups, chowders, cream-based sauces and even pumpkin pie filling. -Chef Jackie Abreau, The Spa at Doral, Miami

Chicken Broth - Avoid having to add butter to white rice by cooking it with low-sodium chicken broth instead of water. You can also baste chicken breasts with broth to prevent them from drying out while cooking. -- Chef Michel Stroot, the Golden Door Spa, Escondido, Ca. See the Golden Door

Fruity Extra-Virgin Olive Oil - Its intense flavor makes a little go a long way. Fill up a spray bottle (available at beauty supply stores) and spritz the oil on saute pans, salad greens, grilled tortillas, oven-baked french fries and pasta. -Chef Cary Neff, Miraval, Life in Balance, Catalina, Az

Yogurt Cream - Make this lowfat stand-in for whipped cream by beating together 1/4 cup fat-free cream cheese, half a cup of nonfat vanilla yogurt and a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup. - Chef John Luzager, Canyon Ranch Health Resort, Tucson, Az

Applesauce - When baking breads and cakes, substitute two tablespoons of unsweetened applesauce for each tablespoon of oil needed. - Chef Janice Coon, Green Valley Spa and Tennis Resort, St. George, Ut

Health, Readers' Digest Publication, see also www. Americanhealth. Com

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