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Tip 1 : Craving something sweet? Instead of candy try having dried fruits like cranberries, cherries, or raisins.
Tip 2 : Vary your veggies by including celery, lima beans, or squash in your meals.
Tip 3 : When eating out, ask for whole-wheat bread for your sandwiches.
Tip 4 : In addition to getting calcium from milk and yogurt, you also get potassium, which can help your blood pressure.
Tip 5 : Visit your favorite breakfast diner and order a veggie omelet to start your day with vegetables.
Tip 6 : Make hot sandwiches for supper, with roasted lean pork or beef topped with sautéed onion and peppers. Top with reduced fat cheese and melt.
Tip 7 : Make twice-baked sweet potatoes using ricotta or other low-fat cheeses in place of sour cream or cream cheese.
Tip 8 : A good way to start your day with dairy is to use fat-free or low-fat milk instead of water to make oatmeal or hot cereal.
Tip 9 : Make a breakfast-on-the-go smoothie by blending fat-free yogurt or milk with vanilla extract and a frozen banana.
Tip 10 : Not sure if you will use the whole bag of spinach? Add baby spinach leaves to a stir-fry, pasta sauce, salads, wraps or omelets.