At the appetizer table, when you’re deciding where to dip your chip, look for a salsa, which is usually fat-free and low in calories. Try to save room for dinner later too by keeping the number of dips to a minimum. If it’s a pot luck party, Blatner also recommends bringing a guilt-free dip to share that will keep your cravings at bay.
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“Instead of processed spreadable cheese, bring spreadable roasted garlic,” says Blatner. “It’s great on grape tomatoes, zucchini slices and thin slices of whole grain baguette.”