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Tip 1 : Applesauce isn't just for snacks! Use it in place of some oil when baking. Experiment--replace some oil with the same amount of applesauce!
Tip 2 : Put rinsed and cut vegetables in a bowl or bag on a shelf in your refrigerator where you can see them.
Tip 3 : In pancakes and muffins, experiment with substituting half the flour with oat or whole-wheat flour. (They may need more leavening).
Tip 4 : Try substituting yogurt for butter or margarine in baked goods to keep them moist and lower in Calories.
Tip 5 : For lean protein food choices, select boneless skinless chicken breasts, turkey cutlets, lean beef or pork cuts, or seafood.
Tip 6 : Don't know what to do with leftovers? Puree roasted vegetables with chicken stock to make a hearty and flavorful soup.
Tip 7 : Craving something sweet? Instead of candy try having dried fruits like cranberries, cherries, or raisins.
Tip 8 : Look for the following whole grains listed first on the label’s ingredient list: brown rice, bulgur, graham flour, whole wheat, and oatmeal.
Tip 9 : Soups and puddings made with fat-free or low-fat milk can help you get the dairy you need.
Tip 10 : Make dinner once and serve it twice. Roast a larger cut of lean meat. Make a second meal using the ‘planned-over’ meat.