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Tip 1 : Bake or roast chicken instead of frying, and remove skin before eating, to lower saturated fat and Calories.
Tip 2 : For a fun snack--dip a frozen banana in low-fat yogurt and roll it in crushed cereal.
Tip 3 : Jazz up raw vegetables with hummus dip or bean spread.
Tip 4 : Make a yummy homemade vegetable lasagna. Layer pasta, cooked vegetables, tomato sauce and sprinkle with low-fat cheese. Bake until ready!
Tip 5 : Don't know what to do with leftovers? Puree roasted vegetables with chicken stock to make a hearty and flavorful soup.
Tip 6 : Not all protein foods come from animals. Vegetarian options include beans, peas, nuts, nut butters, seeds, and soy products.
Tip 7 : On a long drive or shopping trip, pack cut-up vegetables in a baggie. Skip the impulse to buy less healthful snacks.
Tip 8 : Check out the freezer section for seafood. Flash-frozen seafood retains the nutrients and taste of fresh seafood.
Tip 9 : Pack 100% fruit juice for lunches versus soda or other sugar-sweetened beverages.
Tip 10 : Pack a fruit for lunch--tangerines, apples, bananas, or grapes pack well. Small containers of peaches or applesauce are easy and convenient!