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Tip 1 : Skip or limit the breading on meat, poultry, or fish. Breading adds Calories and can increase the amount of fat soaked up during frying.
Tip 2 : Dairy foods contain a wealth of nutrients. Besides calcium, they also give you vitamin A and D, protein, potassium and magnesium.
Tip 3 : Fruit and plain low-fat yogurt go great together. Enjoy them for breakfast or as a snack.
Tip 4 : Keep dried fruits handy. Try dried apricots, bananas, apples, pineapple, cherries, figs, dates, or cranberries.
Tip 5 : Serve an Italian favorite--bruschetta. It can be made with tomatoes, basil and olive oil. Check online for recipes.
Tip 6 : Going out--think ethnic. Indian, Thai and Chinese dishes offer lots of yummy vegetable options.
Tip 7 : For a quick smoothie, try orange juice, non-fat yogurt, and frozen mango slices (or other fruit). Add ice, blend and enjoy!
Tip 8 : 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 9 : Roast a whole chicken. When cooled, remove the skin, bones, and fat. Serve the meat as is, or use in a recipe.
Tip 10 : When making home-made desserts--experiment. Replace half of the white flour with whole-grain flour, or look for whole grain recipes online.