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Tip 1 : Chicken and white bean chili is a tasty way to combine protein foods with a great flavor and bounty of nutrients.
Tip 2 : For dessert, try low-fat yogurt or pudding as a dip for fruits like strawberries or melon balls.
Tip 3 : For a special treat, make homemade ice cream sandwiches using frozen yogurt and peanut butter between graham crackers.
Tip 4 : Use low-fat milk to make bread pudding. Check online for recipes.
Tip 5 : A chicken salad with chicken breast chunks, Romaine lettuce, veggies, and a vinaigrette makes a great lunch or dinner.
Tip 6 : Whole grains can be a good source of dietary fiber--choose grains with more fiber for additional health benefits.
Tip 7 : Add vegetarian meat substitutes (like tempeh or tofu) to soups and stews to boost protein without adding saturated fat or cholesterol.
Tip 8 : How many different fruit salads can you make? Share ideas with friends to create a variety.
Tip 9 : For something to snack on, use a yogurt dip to compliment raw vegetables. Look online for recipes.
Tip 10 : Explore the dried fruit section--how about dates, figs, prunes, or dried apricots? They make great snacks!