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Tip 1 : Try a whole-grain pancake or waffle mix to start off your day. If made from scratch, use whole-wheat flour for half the flour.
Tip 2 : Try a new recipe and get fruit into your dinner dishes--try chicken with apricots or lentils with apples and dried fruit.
Tip 3 : Nuts are a good source of protein but high in Calories. Keep portions small—1 ounce of almonds (25 nuts) has about 170 Calories.
Tip 4 : Vary your veggies. Try new vegetables and find recipes online. Why not try bok choy, artichokes, beets, or kale?
Tip 5 : Fruit and plain low-fat yogurt go great together. Enjoy them for breakfast or as a snack.
Tip 6 : Make a healthy Southwestern dip with tomatoes, black beans, black-eye peas, and corn. Season with chili powder or jalapenos.
Tip 7 : Read the Nutrition Facts label when buying cheese--compare the saturated fat and sodium content and choose the one with the lowest amounts.
Tip 8 : Try a low-fat or reduced-fat Swiss cheese to get your calcium without all the sodium and fat.
Tip 9 : Build some meals around plant-based protein sources, such as beans, lentils, tempeh, and tofu.
Tip 10 : Add non-fat powdered milk to casseroles, soups or pasta dishes to get added calcium.