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Tip 1 : Walnuts are great in salads, and slivered almonds in veggie dishes. When you add nuts, cut back on meat or poultry portions in the meal.
Tip 2 : For dessert, try low-fat yogurt or pudding as a dip for fruits like strawberries or melon balls.
Tip 3 : Cook eggs in low-fat ways--try hard cooked eggs, poached eggs, or baked eggs. Or, scramble in a non-stick pan without fat.
Tip 4 : Combine plain yogurt with your favorite low-fat salad dressing for a different veggie dip.
Tip 5 : Make your own watermelon ice-it's a nice refreshment on a hot day. Check online for recipes.
Tip 6 : Switch up your protein! Trade in your ham sandwich for one made with peanut butter, tuna, or canned salmon for some healthy variety.
Tip 7 : Choose seafood rich in omega-3 fatty acids often, like salmon, Atlantic or Pacific mackerel, Pacific oysters, trout, sardines, and herring.
Tip 8 : Replace refined grains with whole grains. Buy whole-grain versions of foods like bread or pasta.
Tip 9 : Pack a peanut butter and banana sandwich with a bag of homemade trail mix for lunch.
Tip 10 : A chicken salad with chicken breast chunks, Romaine lettuce, veggies, and a vinaigrette makes a great lunch or dinner.