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Tip 1 : Change up your salads. Add surprise ingredients to your routine salads, such as Swiss chard, mango, or tuna.
Tip 2 : Eat potatoes with the peel to get more nutrients like fiber, iron and potassium.
Tip 3 : Greek yogurt makes a great substitute for sour cream--it is thick and rich tasting.
Tip 4 : Much of the fat in chicken and turkey is in or under the skin. Remove skin and fat for a leaner, healthier meal.
Tip 5 : For a fun snack--dip a frozen banana in low-fat yogurt and roll it in crushed cereal.
Tip 6 : Craving ice cream? Choose fat-free frozen yogurt instead.
Tip 7 : Enjoy preparing chicken in different ways. You can roast, stew, sauté, broil or bake it for a variety of dishes.
Tip 8 : Select vegetables with more potassium, such as sweet potatoes, white potatoes, white beans, tomato products (paste, sauce, and juice).
Tip 9 : Make a healthy Southwestern dip with tomatoes, black beans, black-eye peas, and corn. Season with chili powder or jalapenos.
Tip 10 : For dessert, try low-fat yogurt or pudding as a dip for fruits like strawberries or melon balls.