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Tip 1 : Need dessert for a special treat? Make home-made custards with fat-free milk. Look online for recipes.
Tip 2 : Make twice-baked sweet potatoes using ricotta or other low-fat cheeses in place of sour cream or cream cheese.
Tip 3 : For car trips, pack a mixture of unsalted nuts, seeds and dried fruit for a crunchy, protein-packed snack.
Tip 4 : Boneless chicken breasts are great for quick stir-fries--add peppers, onion, garlic, ginger...and red pepper flakes if you like heat!
Tip 5 : If you are lactose intolerant--try lactose-free milk or calcium-fortified soymilk (soy beverage).
Tip 6 : To see if you're getting the right amount of protein foods each day, go to My Reports to see how you measure up.
Tip 7 : Replace refined grains with whole grains. Buy whole-grain versions of foods like bread or pasta.
Tip 8 : Try grilling, broiling, poaching, or roasting protein foods. These cooking methods don't add extra fat.
Tip 9 : For a flavorful pork picadillo stew--use lean pork with onions, peppers, tomatoes, raisins and green olives. Check online for recipes.
Tip 10 : Add toasted peanuts or cashews--instead of meat--as the protein food in a vegetable stir-fry.
