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Tip 1 : An ounce equivalent of protein foods is 1 oz of meat, poultry, or seafood, ¼ cup beans, 1 egg, 1 T. peanut butter, or ½ oz nuts or seeds.
Tip 2 : When eating out, choose something at each meal that includes vegetables, such as a stir-fry, kebobs, or vegetable fajitas.
Tip 3 : Replace solid fats with oils, rather than adding oil to the diet. Oils are a concentrated source of Calories, so use oils in small amounts.
Tip 4 : Eat a variety of protein foods. Include beans, peas, nuts, lean meats, poultry, soy products & eggs. Choose seafood twice a week.
Tip 5 : Try different ways to use eggplant: Baba Ghanoush, eggplant parmesan, grilled eggplant sandwiches, or stuffed with rice and tomatoes.
Tip 6 : Looking for a fast, fruity snack? Make a smoothie by blending plain yogurt with your favorite fruit. Freeze fruit first or add ice.
Tip 7 : Make a yummy homemade vegetable lasagna. Layer pasta, cooked vegetables, tomato sauce and sprinkle with low-fat cheese. Bake until ready!
Tip 8 : For dessert, try low-fat yogurt or pudding as a dip for fruits like strawberries or melon balls.
Tip 9 : What could you do with radishes? Roast with other vegetables or eat raw on top of a salad for a spicy and crunchy texture.
Tip 10 : Order veggie pizza with toppings like mushrooms, green peppers and onions - ask for extra veggies!