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Tip 1 : Visit your favorite breakfast diner and order a veggie omelet to start your day with vegetables.
Tip 2 : Vary your veggies. Try new vegetables and find recipes online. Why not try bok choy, artichokes, beets, or kale?
Tip 3 : Try making a sandwich with 100% whole-wheat pita bread, whole-grain tortillas, or whole-wheat wraps!
Tip 4 : Eat fruit as a between-meal snack instead of other high-Calorie foods.
Tip 5 : Stews can make a small amount of lean meat or chicken go a long way. Check online for recipes.
Tip 6 : Jazz up the standard breakfast--add blueberries, sliced banana, and other fruits on cereal or oatmeal--or have a grapefruit.
Tip 7 : Applesauce isn't just for snacks! Use it in place of some oil when baking. Experiment--replace some oil with the same amount of applesauce!
Tip 8 : Need dessert for a special treat? Make home-made custards with fat-free milk. Look online for recipes.
Tip 9 : Make a healthy Southwestern dip with tomatoes, black beans, black-eye peas, and corn. Season with chili powder or jalapenos.
Tip 10 : Fruit purees make colorful sauces. Simply crush fresh fruit like strawberries or ripe peaches and serve over waffles or angel food cake.