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Tip 1 : Fruit with a low-fat yogurt dip makes a great party snack. Use melon, apples, bananas, berries, grapes and provide toothpicks!
Tip 2 : When shopping, choose some quick and easy fruits, like bananas or pre-cut pineapple chunks.
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 : Check the Calories on dairy product labels. Choose the lower Calorie versions--those that are low-fat or fat-free, without added sugars.
Tip 5 : Need a snack? Spread peanut butter on apple slices or top frozen yogurt with berries or slices of kiwi fruit.
Tip 6 : Build some meals around plant-based protein sources, such as beans, lentils, tempeh, and tofu.
Tip 7 : You are more likely to drink what you buy--try to keep fat-free or low-fat milk on hand.
Tip 8 : Vary your veggies. Try new vegetables and find recipes online. Why not try bok choy, artichokes, beets, or kale?
Tip 9 : Need a snack? Have a glass of low-sodium vegetable juice and a few whole-wheat crackers to take away the hunger pangs.
Tip 10 : Mix together brown rice and white rice in equal proportions to make half your grains whole!