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Tip 1 : Walnuts are great in salads, and slivered almonds in veggie dishes. When you add nuts, cut back on meat or poultry portions in the meal.
Tip 2 : Jazz up the standard breakfast--add blueberries, sliced banana, and other fruits on cereal or oatmeal--or have a grapefruit.
Tip 3 : Craving ice cream? Choose fat-free frozen yogurt instead.
Tip 4 : Make mini pizzas with open face whole-wheat English muffins. Top with sauce, veggies and low-fat cheese for a tasty treat!
Tip 5 : Serve ‘beans with greens’--add cooked cannellini beans to cooked, drained kale. Season with pepper, lemon juice and oil.
Tip 6 : Make your own cheese spread for crackers--try low-fat ricotta blended with herbs such as oregano, dill, & chopped green onions.
Tip 7 : Use vegetable oils (olive, canola, corn, soybean, peanut, safflower, sunflower) rather than solid fats (butter, shortening).
Tip 8 : Make your coffee extra tasty--add hot, frothy low-fat milk and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Tip 9 : Search for recipes online to make some of your favorite vegetables.
Tip 10 : Add spinach and carrots to any soup, stew, or chili for added nutrients.