Replacing the oil in a recipe is a simple way to make your baked goods a bit healthier, but choosing the right oil substitute and the correct amount can be complicated. Here are a few of the best foods to substitute for oil in your cakes, cookies, and breads.

1. Fruit purees. Fruit purees like canned pumpkin, applesauce, and bananas are sweet and tasty substitutes for fattening oil. They impart the same moist texture to your baked goods, and they have a light, flavorful taste. Most chefs recommend using between 3/4 cup and one cup of any puree for every cup of oil.
2. Yogurt. Plain yogurt also makes a healthy oil substitute. Simply replace half of the oil with 3/4 of the amount of yogurt in order to cut fat and add a creamy texture to any dish. You can also use low-fat or fat-free yogurts to make it even healthier.
3. Buttermilk. Replacing the oil in a recipe with buttermilk is an easy way to maintain the moisture while also cutting calories. Simply replace every cup of oil with 3/4 cup of buttermilk mixed with 1/4 cup of butter or margarine and prepare the rest of the recipe in the usual way.

Common Ingredient Substitutions [AllRecipes]
What Can You Substitute for Oil While Baking a Cake? [Livestrong]
Healthy Substitutes for Oil [FitDay]

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The famous po' boy is a sandwich made famous in Louisiana, but Austin’s Turf N’ Surf Po Boy does a great job of imitating the sandwich's crispy French bread, fried seafood, and generous toppings. This dark, nondescript restaurant looks unassuming from the street, and the inside is decorated with eclectic wall art and industrial decor that is fairly standard in the Austin area.

It's the food that really makes Turf N’ Surf Stand out, however, and the menu lists fried favorites that are served piping hot and positively packed with seasonings. The hush puppies are arguably the most popular menu items, but the fish tacos and, of course, the po' boy sandwiches come in close behind. The menu also includes fresh fish salads, cilantro fries, and pulled pork platters that are equally as tasty.

If you’re looking for a taste of New Orleans in the Austin area, this is the place to get it.

Turf N' Surf Po Boy
407 Lavaca Street
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 276-2763
www.facebook.com/pages/Turf-N-Surf-Po-Boy/364351950938
www.yelp.com/biz/turf-n-surf-po-boy-austin

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Potassium has many important health benefits beyond preventing muscle cramps after a workout. This essential mineral helps prevent hypertension and fatigue, and it also regulates your heart rate. Here are three foods that are high in potassium for you to add to your diet:

1. White beans. Cook up one cup of these beans to get 29 percent of your daily value of potassium. Add them to your soups or make hummus for a healthful boost.
2. Avocado. Here’s a good excuse to go in for seconds on the guacamole: 1/2 cup of pureed avocado contains 16 percent of your daily value of potassium.
3. Mushrooms. Add them to stir-fry or saute them alone; mushrooms pack in the potassium in small doses. One cup of sliced white mushrooms gives you 12 percent of your daily value.

Top 10 Foods Highest in Potassium [Healthaliciousness]
15 Foods That Are High In Potassium [Health.com]
Food with More Potassium than a Banana [Huffington Post]
Potassium and Your CKD Diet [National Kidney Foundation]

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