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Dietitian’s tip: Instead of peanuts and pretzels, this Chex Mix version includes garbanzos and dried fruit. You not only increase the amount of fiber in the spicy snack mix, but also reduce the fat and sodium.

Healthy carb = whole fruits %26 vegetables, at least 50% whole grains and no more than 1 tsp of sugar per serving Low fat = no more than 3 g of fat per serving

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Recipe: White bean dip

Dietitian’s tip: To roast garlic, cut off the tops of several heads of garlic exposing the cloves. Spray the garlic generously with cooking spray. Wrap in aluminum foil also sprayed with cooking spray. Heat the oven to 350 F and roast about 30 minutes.

Healthy carb = whole fruits %26 vegetables, at least 50% whole grains and no more than 1 tsp of sugar per servingLow sodium = no more than 140 mg of sodium per serving

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