Low Energy (Calories) Foods

Tip 1 : Sick of the same old salad? Try tossing your frozen vegetables in a skillet and sauté for a quick, easy stir-fry meal.

Tip 2 : Give your cooked vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus) a splash of lemon juice. This will keep them looking fresh and tasting great.

Tip 3 : For dessert, try low-fat yogurt or pudding as a dip for fruits like strawberries or melon balls.

Tip 4 : For a fun snack--dip a frozen banana in low-fat yogurt and roll it in crushed cereal.

Tip 5 : Top slices of angel food cake with blended fresh or frozen strawberries and add a dollop of low-fat yogurt.

Tip 6 : Make roasted tomatoes--Cut tomatoes into wedges, drizzle with olive oil, season with garlic and herbs. Roast and serve as a side dish.

Tip 7 : Flavored milk has Calories from added sugars--try flavoring your plain low-fat milk with cocoa powder or vanilla extract.

Tip 8 : Curries and other ethnic dishes pair small amounts of meat or chicken with vegetables and seasonings. Check for recipes online.

Tip 9 : For car trips, pack a mixture of unsalted nuts, seeds and dried fruit for a crunchy, protein-packed snack.

Tip 10 : Try a low-fat or reduced-fat Swiss cheese to get your calcium without all the sodium and fat.