COOKING SWAP :)

*Swap applesauce instead of oil*

TIP: Replace half of the oil with the fruit to reduce calories in cakes, muffins, brownies and sweetened breads. In chocolate recipes, try prunes instead.

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COOKING SWAP :)

*Swap smoked paprika instead bacon bits. TIP: A small pinch of the spice on top of eggs. Brussels sprouts or split pea soup mimic's the smoky flavor of bacon-with almost no calories or fat.

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GOOD FOR YOU TIP :)

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COOKING SWAP :)

*Swap avacado instead of butter :) Tip: A thin smear of mashed or pure'ed avacado is a delicious way to moisten a sandwich while saving more than 75 calories per tablespoon.

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MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER :)

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COOKING TIP

*Instead of using heavy cream to thicken my favorite soups, I blend 1/2 cup of the broth with 1/4 cup white beans (such as cannellini) until smooth, then mix the pure'e back into the soup.

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