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Tip 1 : 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 2 : While shopping, load up on packages of frozen vegetables. They cook in minutes with little preparation.
Tip 3 : Keep a bowl of cut-up veggies in a see-through container in the refrigerator so they are easier to spot.
Tip 4 : Avoiding milk because you are lactose intolerant? Get the health benefits of milk by selecting lactose-free dairy products.
Tip 5 : Looking for a new way to eat Brussels sprouts? They can be boiled, sautéed, or oven roasted to go along with any meal.
Tip 6 : Cut the Calories but keep all the calcium--switch from whole (150 Calories) to low-fat (100 Calories) or fat-free (80 Calories) milk.
Tip 7 : Select vegetables with more potassium, such as beet greens, lima beans, spinach, and lentils.
Tip 8 : Introduce whole grains bit by bit. Mix whole-grain cereal into your favorite cereal. Increase the whole grain amount slowly.
Tip 9 : Choose lean meat cuts for casserole dishes, like lean pork loin or sirloin for tamale pie. Check online for recipes.
Tip 10 : Choose fruit! Ask for fruit, like sliced apples, a fruit cup, or 100% fruit juice at a fast food restaurant instead of fried foods.