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Tip 1 : Make your own cheese spread for crackers--try low-fat ricotta blended with herbs such as oregano, dill, & chopped green onions.
Tip 2 : Switch it up. Make vegetables your main-dish by topping a salad with your choice of a protein food.
Tip 3 : Sunflower and pumpkin seeds, almonds, walnuts and peanuts are all protein foods. Use them in your meals or snacks.
Tip 4 : Plunge asparagus quickly into boiling water to blanch--then add to a pasta salad or serve as a side dish.
Tip 5 : Many seafood choices are low in mercury, including shrimp, salmon, sardines, oysters, clams, haddock, flounder, catfish, and tilapia.
Tip 6 : People who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate some types of yogurt. Experiment with different types including those made from soy.
Tip 7 : When eating out, choose something at each meal that includes vegetables, such as a stir-fry, kebobs, or vegetable fajitas.
Tip 8 : Rinse fruits under running water before preparing or eating them to remove dirt and microbes on the surface.
Tip 9 : Brown rice is a great side dish. Try different ways of flavoring your rice dish. Look online for recipes.
Tip 10 : Craving ice cream? Choose fat-free frozen yogurt instead.