Flavor cooked vegetables with lemon juice and herbs instead of salt. Substitute lowfat yogurt for mayonnaise or sour cream in dips and dressings. Serve fresh, baked or broiled fruits for dessert in place of rich sweets. Drink fruit juices or sparkling water with a lemon slice instead of soft drinks. Garnish dishes with shredded carrots or bell pepper strips for an elegant entree.
Top melon wedges with a scoop of fruit sorbet for a festive dessert.
Add seltzer water or diet soda and ice to fruit juice for a party punch. To some extent you really are what you eat. It just makes sense to eat the best diet you can. The small effort it takes to make wise food choices can bring large rewards in terms of general health and weight control. And, without enough nutrients and the right number of calories, you're apt to feel less energetic.