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When you’re looking at cake mixes and frosting, make sure the trans fat content is listed as “0.” When you’re baking, mix white and whole-grain flour.

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Beverages

Water is the best beverage choice — try flavoring it with lemon, mint, or orange. Other good options include green tea and zero-calorie dessert teas.

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Bread & Beyond

Make sure your bread is made of whole grains. Also look for mini versions of things like bagels, and get a variety of products (such as pita pockets and tortillas).

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Breakfast of Champions

Choose cereal with 150 calories per servings and whole grains on the ingredients list. Add 1 cup of skim milk and 1 cup of fruit to your cereal for a healthy breakfast!

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Canned Goods

When choosing canned vegetables or fruit, make sure they have no salt added or sugar. Buying canned beans can save you a lot of time, and they keep you full.

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Dairy Do's and Dont's

Always pick non- or low-fat milk and yogurt. When picking a cheese, make sure the saturated fat content is under 20%. As for eggs, use eggs and egg whites.

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Eating Ethnic

Salsa is a great condiment (and goes well with low-fat refried beans). If you make a stir fry, make sure to use light soy sauce. Water chestnuts add a nice crunch.

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Fats

Choose trans fat-free margarine over butter or regular margarine. When you're cooking, make sure to measure out the amount of oil you're using with a measuring spoon.

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Food Labels

The six most important things to look at on a food label are: serving size, calories, saturated and trans fats, sodium, fiber, and the first three to five ingredients.

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