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Tip 1 : Make beans, peas, and soy products part of your meals often. Try black bean burgers, hummus, or stir-fried tofu.
Tip 2 : Plan for 8 ounces of seafood each week--choose a variety of different kinds.
Tip 3 : 1 flour tortilla (8 inches in diameter) counts as 2 oz of grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.
Tip 4 : Visit your favorite breakfast diner and order a veggie omelet to start your day with vegetables.
Tip 5 : Replace solid fats with oils, rather than adding oil to the diet. Oils are a concentrated source of Calories, so use oils in small amounts.
Tip 6 : Keep your bones strong! Make the Dairy Group part of your eating routine to help maintain bone mass throughout life.
Tip 7 : Make a summer salad: Mix together diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and sweet onions with a citrus vinaigrette. Top if off with low-fat feta crumbles.
Tip 8 : Skip or limit the breading on meat, poultry, or fish. Breading adds Calories and can increase the amount of fat soaked up during frying.
Tip 9 : Explore the dried fruit section--how about dates, figs, prunes, or dried apricots? They make great snacks!
Tip 10 : Be food safe! Cook whole cuts of beef, lamb, veal, and pork to 145°F. Let meat rest at least 3 minutes before carving or eating.