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Tip 1 : Greek yogurt makes a great substitute for sour cream--it is thick and rich tasting.
Tip 2 : Many grain foods contain both whole grains and refined grains. These can count towards getting your whole grains.
Tip 3 : For dessert, make a sugar-free chocolate or butterscotch pudding with fat-free or low-fat milk. Check online for recipes.
Tip 4 : Try a whole-grain pancake or waffle mix to start off your day. If made from scratch, use whole-wheat flour for half the flour.
Tip 5 : Many seafood choices are low in mercury, including shrimp, salmon, sardines, oysters, clams, haddock, flounder, catfish, and tilapia.
Tip 6 : For a fun snack--dip a frozen banana in low-fat yogurt and roll it in crushed cereal.
Tip 7 : Brown rice is a great side dish. Try different ways of flavoring your rice dish. Look online for recipes.
Tip 8 : Multi-grain, stone-ground, 100% wheat, cracked wheat, or seven-grain doesn't equal whole-grain. Look for the word "whole"!
Tip 9 : In pancakes and muffins, experiment with substituting half the flour with oat or whole-wheat flour. (They may need more leavening).
Tip 10 : Buy vegetables that are easy to prepare. Pick up pre-washed bags of salad greens, baby carrots or celery sticks.