Tip 1 : Fruit is a very handy, ready-to-go food. Many kinds can be eaten with little to no preparation other than rinsing.
Tip 2 : Need to make dinner but have errands to do? Use a slow cooker to make a chicken and vegetable stew with plenty of tomatoes, potatoes and green beans.
Tip 3 : Replacing sour cream with low-fat yogurt in recipes will reduce the Calories and add calcium.
Tip 4 : Make croutons from whole-grain bread to use in salads.
Tip 5 : Cook eggs in low-fat ways--try hard cooked eggs, poached eggs, or baked eggs. Or, scramble in a non-stick pan without fat.
Tip 6 : Use dark leafy greens, like romaine lettuce and spinach, to make salads. Add red and orange veggies for extra color and nutrition!
Tip 7 : Select lean choices--like turkey, roast beef, or chicken breast--for sandwiches instead of meats with more fat, like bologna or salami.
Tip 8 : Give your cooked vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus) a splash of lemon juice. This will keep them looking fresh and tasting great.
Tip 9 : Top slices of angel food cake with blended fresh or frozen strawberries and add a dollop of low-fat yogurt.
Tip 10 : Need a healthier dessert? Try baked fruit desserts. Check online for recipes that have little added sugars or solid fats.