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Tip 1 : Choose unsalted nuts as a snack, on salads, or in main dishes. Use nuts to replace, not add to, other protein foods.
Tip 2 : For a quick smoothie, try orange juice, non-fat yogurt, and frozen mango slices (or other fruit). Add ice, blend and enjoy!
Tip 3 : When serving chocolate pudding-- top it with sliced strawberries or bananas and chopped nuts.
Tip 4 : Fruit with a low-fat yogurt dip makes a great party snack. Use melon, apples, bananas, berries, grapes and provide toothpicks!
Tip 5 : For breakfast try low-fat or fat-free yogurt. Mix in cereal or fruit for extra flavor, texture and nutrients.
Tip 6 : Choose lean meat cuts for casserole dishes, like lean pork loin or sirloin for tamale pie. Check online for recipes.
Tip 7 : Make a main dish salad with thin slices of cooked lean beef and a little crumble of blue cheese on top of salad greens.
Tip 8 : Watch for sales on canned and frozen vegetables. Check for low sodium options and stock up on your favorites.
Tip 9 : To meet your fruit goal--keep fresh fruit rinsed and where you can see it. Reach for a piece when you need a snack.
Tip 10 : Beans and peas, like lentils, pintos, and split peas, are protein foods that are naturally low in fat. They make great side or main dishes.