The makers of PAM, the leading nonfat cooking spray, point out that using it as a food ingredient cuts down on the amount of butter, margarine and oil used, reducing the amount of calories and fats added to a recipe. How much difference?

		Fat (g)		Calories
1-second spray of olive oil flavored PAM		0.7		7
1 tablespoon of oil		13.6		122

Try these suggestions for new ways to use these sprays:

• Spray on potato wedges and bake them to create delicious no-fry French fries.
• Spray uncooked meats prior to applying a dry rub/seasoning.
• Lightly coat salad greens, for salad dressing.
• Spray garlic flavored PAM* onto Italian bread for quick garlic bread.
• When grilling vegetables like zucchini, squash, peppers or onions, spray them with PAM* and sprinkle with seasonings before grilling.
• Coat cooked rice with Lemon Flavor Seasoning Spray for a different side dish with fish.
• Spray sliced fruit with Lemon Flavor PAM* and grill on skewers for a low-fat dessert.

*Other nonfat cooking sprays may be substituted for PAM. Check labels to verify fat and calorie content.

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