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Tip 1 : Select lean choices--like turkey, roast beef, or chicken breast--for sandwiches instead of meats with more fat, like bologna or salami.
Tip 2 : Learn to love beans! Try black bean enchiladas, white bean spread or edamame (green soybeans).
Tip 3 : Top your salad with a hard cooked egg to add protein and other nutrients.
Tip 4 : Take a walk around the block after dinner. If you are still hungry, have a piece of fruit instead of a rich dessert.
Tip 5 : Are you a fan of peanut butter and banana sandwiches? Try substituting other fruits.
Tip 6 : Fruit purees make colorful sauces. Simply crush fresh fruit like strawberries or ripe peaches and serve over waffles or angel food cake.
Tip 7 : 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 8 : 1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal (such as flakes) counts as 1 oz of grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.
Tip 9 : Protein foods include: lean meats, seafood, poultry, eggs, beans and peas, nuts, seeds, and soy products.
Tip 10 : Eat seasonally! Checking what fruits are in season in your area can help save money.