Replace Bad Fats

Swapping out butter for canola oil is one of five small steps you can take for an “instantly” healthier diet, suggest EatingWell editors in a syndicated column. “Not all fat is bad,” the article notes. “Opt for unsaturated (e.g., olive or canola oil) over saturated fats, such as butter.” Other diet upgrades cited include whole grains instead of refined ones, herbs and spices over salt and salmon for steak.