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Tip 1 : Shred carrots or zucchini into meatloaf, casseroles, quick breads, and muffins.
Tip 2 : Chicken and white bean chili is a tasty way to combine protein foods with a great flavor and bounty of nutrients.
Tip 3 : For a change, try whole-wheat pasta in macaroni and cheese or pasta salad.
Tip 4 : Check the Calories on dairy product labels. Choose the lower Calorie versions--those that are low-fat or fat-free, without added sugars.
Tip 5 : Much of the fat in chicken and turkey is in or under the skin. Remove skin and fat for a leaner, healthier meal.
Tip 6 : Include fruit at dinner! Add crushed pineapple to coleslaw or include orange sections or grapes in a salad.
Tip 7 : Skip or limit the breading on meat, poultry, or fish. Breading adds Calories and can increase the amount of fat soaked up during frying.
Tip 8 : Boneless chicken breasts are great for quick stir-fries--add peppers, onion, garlic, ginger...and red pepper flakes if you like heat!
Tip 9 : Be creative. When apples are abundant--make apple butter, to use in place of jam. Check online for recipes without added sugars.
Tip 10 : Add sweetness to your whole-grain cereals with fruit. Top cereal with sliced bananas, canned peaches, raisins or frozen fruit!