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Tip 1 : Make twice-baked sweet potatoes using ricotta or other low-fat cheeses in place of sour cream or cream cheese.
Tip 2 : Don't know what to do with leftovers? Puree roasted vegetables with chicken stock to make a hearty and flavorful soup.
Tip 3 : Tired of marinara? For another vegetable-based pasta sauce, try spinach pesto. Look for recipes online.
Tip 4 : Instead of high fat pasta sauces like alfredo, try part-skim ricotta mixed with pesto for a creamy sauce.
Tip 5 : Some cheeses have a lot of sodium. Use them in small amounts to add flavor, and omit additional salt.
Tip 6 : Add a tasty cheese topping--sprinkle shredded low-fat cheese on casseroles or vegetables.
Tip 7 : Serve an Italian favorite--bruschetta. It can be made with tomatoes, basil and olive oil. Check online for recipes.
Tip 8 : While shopping, load up on packages of frozen vegetables. They cook in minutes with little preparation.
Tip 9 : Be sure to drain all fat off ground beef after cooking--for less fat and Calories.
Tip 10 : Look for the following whole grains listed first on the label’s ingredient list: brown rice, bulgur, graham flour, whole wheat, and oatmeal.