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Tip 1 : Make dinner once and serve it twice. Roast a larger cut of lean meat. Make a second meal using the �planned-over� meat.
Tip 2 : Fruit with a low-fat yogurt dip makes a great party snack. Use melon, apples, bananas, berries, grapes and provide toothpicks!
Tip 3 : Add halved grapes to your chicken salad. Serve on a bed of greens or in a pita sandwich.
Tip 4 : Soymilk (soy beverage) fortified with calcium is a great alternative for those who don't or can't drink cow's milk.
Tip 5 : Does your produce keep going bad before you can eat it? Try frozen vegetables instead--they offer the same nutritional value.
Tip 6 : For dessert, try low-fat yogurt or pudding as a dip for fruits like strawberries or melon balls.
Tip 7 : Eating at least 3 ounce equivalents a day of whole grains may help with weight management. Use SuperTracker to see how much you've had.
Tip 8 : Dairy foods contain a wealth of nutrients. Besides calcium, they also give you vitamin A and D, protein, potassium and magnesium.
Tip 9 : For a quick smoothie, try orange juice, non-fat yogurt, and frozen mango slices (or other fruit). Add ice, blend and enjoy!
Tip 10 : For a quick supper, simmer boneless skinless chicken breasts in tomato sauce with veggies and Italian seasonings. Serve over pasta.
