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Use applesauce cups as a dip for other cut up fruit.

 

Applesauce replaces 1/2 cup of fat in recipes for many baked goods.

 

Moms, don’t forget that applesauce cups are a quick snack and easy to pack in lunches.

 

Add one more! Add beans to salads, vegetable soup.

 

Add one more! Use your food processor to chop vegetables up finely and add to soup, quesadillas.

 

Add one more! Use cut up veggies to beef up meatloaf and soups.

 

Add one more! Use tomato juice as broth for veggie soup.

 

Add one more! Use frozen 100% juice in smoothies.

 

Add one more! Toss raisins into baked goods, yogurt or oatmeal.

 

Add one more! Include onions, peppers and mushrooms in omelets.

 

Add one more! Use fruit in gelatin for a colorful dessert.

 

Add one more! Put fruit in your salad.

 

Add one more! Include lettuce, tomato, onions on all your sandwiches and wraps.

 

Add one more! Top your pizza with your favorite veggies.

 

Add one more! Begin your day with 100% juice and a piece of fruit - that’s more right from the start!

 
The Expert: Dr. Elizabeth Pivonka, a mother of two and a registered dietitian, shares years of experience in getting people to eat more fruits and veggies.
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