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Tip 1 : Craving ice cream? Choose fat-free frozen yogurt instead.
Tip 2 : When getting fast food, order salad as your main dish or substitute a side salad for fries--ask for dressing on the side.
Tip 3 : Make split pea soup with new flavors--try adding caramelized onions and cumin or different vegetables like pumpkin.
Tip 4 : Grains are divided into 2 subgroups, whole grains and refined grains. Make at least half your grains whole.
Tip 5 : Keep dried fruits handy. Try dried apricots, bananas, apples, pineapple, cherries, figs, dates, or cranberries.
Tip 6 : Add fruit to your brunch for additional color and flavor: sliced fruit or berries make a great topping on low-fat yogurt.
Tip 7 : For breakfast try low-fat or fat-free yogurt. Mix in cereal or fruit for extra flavor, texture and nutrients.
Tip 8 : Serve sliced raw vegetables with a yogurt dip to take to a party.
Tip 9 : Instead of high fat pasta sauces like alfredo, try part-skim ricotta mixed with pesto for a creamy sauce.
Tip 10 : Need a snack? Have a glass of low-sodium vegetable juice and a few whole-wheat crackers to take away the hunger pangs.
