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Win Books From Hungry Girl!

Everyone's favorite, Hungry Girl has copies of her new book, "200 under 200" for five lucky moms!

We want to hear from you! Tell us how you serve your family while cutting the calories and you'll be entered to win during our Mom's Nite Out event, Thursday May 7, 2009 from 6-midnight ET. We'll announce our WINNERS at 10pm ET.

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Permalink Reply by Stephanie V. on May 6, 2009 at 4:31pm: always have a salad and carrots with lots of dressing choices on the table - kids get used to it and eventually start eating it!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Gina on May 6, 2009 at 4:35pm: I replace ground beef with ground turkey. My family never even notices the difference & I feel better about what I'm feeding my family!
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Permalink Reply by Rebecca Thomas on May 6, 2009 at 5:02pm: I sneak vegetables into most everything (we've even made ice cream with vegetables snuck in and noone knew except for me :P ) We also use applesauce in cake mixes to replace some of the oil that's called for.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jenifer on May 6, 2009 at 7:41pm: I use a lot of fruit that we dip in fat free whipped topping for low-cal desserts. Love to make oven baked fries using white and sweet potatoes.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by katrina mroczek on May 6, 2009 at 10:44pm: I buy everything non fat when i can and i cook a lot of seafood dishes.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Cavalletta on May 6, 2009 at 10:47pm: I've been adding fine chopped veggies to our spaghetti sauces and making fruit and yogurt desserts as a treat every now and again.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Melysa on May 7, 2009 at 7:25am: I always add extra veggies to everything and replace wheat products with flour ones; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by RP Mom on May 7, 2009 at 8:48am: I hide veggies where I can -- I have been known to puree them and hide them!! We are also eating more ground turkey/chicken instead of ground beef!!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Christine Sargent on May 7, 2009 at 9:32am: We use a lot of Nonfat soy flavored milks, applesauce when baking, lots of fresh fruits and veggies. Lean Lean Lean cuts of meat. Baked, not fried alternatives, veggie pastas (gluten free), egg whites where possible, low fat yogurts with fresh fruit for desserts. Just heart healthy better alternatives for my family of 7.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Meredith on May 7, 2009 at 1:33pm: I feed my family food that has been disguised as unhealthy. Burgers with ground turkey, fries that are baked sweet potatoes and lots of fun vegetables.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Beckie Tetrault on May 7, 2009 at 1:57pm: Lots and lots of fresh veggies and fruit!!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Andreah on May 7, 2009 at 2:01pm: I always incorporate at least 2 veggies into every meal. Sometimes we have veggie night with no meat. I also search for low calorie recipes at my favorite recipe site recipezaar.com. Thanks!; ▶ Reply to This