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Tip 1 : Eat seasonally! Checking what vegetables are in season in your area can help save money and support your local farmers.
Tip 2 : Be sure to drain all fat off ground beef after cooking--for less fat and Calories.
Tip 3 : Whole-grain pasta is great in baked dishes (lasagna, mac & cheese). Give a taste test and see if anyone can tell the difference.
Tip 4 : Calcium-fortified soymilk (soy beverage) provides similar amounts of calcium as in milk. It is available in low and non-fat versions.
Tip 5 : Don’t forget to eat your greens! Collards, Swiss chard, mustard greens, kale, and broccoli rabe are tasty side dishes.
Tip 6 : Enjoy preparing foods in different ways. You can steam, grill, stir-fry, roast or stew your vegetables for a change in texture and flavor.
Tip 7 : Make your own cheese spread for crackers--try low-fat ricotta blended with herbs such as oregano, dill, & chopped green onions.
Tip 8 : Replace solid fats with oils, rather than adding oil to the diet. Oils are a concentrated source of Calories, so use oils in small amounts.
Tip 9 : Vary your veggies by including celery, lima beans, or squash in your meals.
Tip 10 : Try low-fat ricotta instead of cottage cheese--it has more calcium and works great in many recipes that call for cottage cheese.