9. Use lean ground turkey.

Substitute lean ground turkey for ground beef the next time you make meatballs, meatloaf, or chili. This little substitution can cut over 30 percent of the calories and at least half of the fat and saturated fat in a three-ounce serving. Smothered in a zesty tomato sauce or flavored with seasonings, you'll never be able to tell the difference. If you're feeling a little gun-shy about abandoning the beef, use half turkey and half lean beef.

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