11.Loaded Baked Potato
Potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin C and potassium. But adding sour cream, cheese, and bacon makes this side almost a meal in itself. A baked sweet potato gives you the same vitamin boost at a fraction of the calories, even with a sprinkling of brown sugar.
12.Eat Better: Get a To-Go Box
Portion sizes have been getting larger and larger, which means more of everything, including calories, fats, and sodium. But Mom was wrong: You don’t have to clean your plate. Instead, save half of your entrée to take home. You’ll take in fewer calories and get two meals for the price of one.
