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Tip 1 : Don’t want to eliminate all sweets? Try a drizzle of chocolate fudge sauce on a pear, banana, or berries..
Tip 2 : Use thin-sliced lemons and lemon juice in soups, stews, salads and beverages.
Tip 3 : Try an Asian-inspired stir-fry: Sauté mushrooms, bean sprouts, bell peppers, onions, minced garlic and ginger. Serve with rice or noodles.
Tip 4 : Take a walk around the block after dinner. If you are still hungry, have a piece of fruit instead of a rich dessert.
Tip 5 : Dried fruits make a great snack. They are easy to carry and store well. Just remember 1/2 cup dried fruit counts as 1 cup of fruit.
Tip 6 : Use vegetable oils (olive, canola, corn, soybean, peanut, safflower, sunflower) rather than solid fats (butter, shortening).
Tip 7 : Flavored milk has Calories from added sugars--try flavoring your plain low-fat milk with cocoa powder or vanilla extract.
Tip 8 : Visit your favorite breakfast diner and order a veggie omelet to start your day with vegetables.
Tip 9 : Be food safe! Cook whole cuts of beef, lamb, veal, and pork to 145°F. Let meat rest at least 3 minutes before carving or eating.
Tip 10 : Much of the fat in chicken and turkey is in or under the skin. Remove skin and fat for a leaner, healthier meal.