Medindia » Nutrition Data » Fruits and Fruit Juices
Tip 1 : Choose seafood rich in omega-3 fatty acids often, like salmon, Atlantic or Pacific mackerel, Pacific oysters, trout, sardines, and herring.
Tip 2 : Separate raw meat, poultry, and seafood from other foods in your grocery cart and bags.
Tip 3 : Broil lean beef cuts--sirloin, top round, or flank steak. Sliced into strips, it’s great on a salad, sandwich or by itself.
Tip 4 : If you order cappuccinos or lattes--ask for them with fat-free (skim) milk.
Tip 5 : Frozen juice bars (100% juice) count as fruit and make healthy alternatives to those that may contain a lot of added sugars.
Tip 6 : For a fun snack--dip a frozen banana in low-fat yogurt and roll it in crushed cereal.
Tip 7 : Dairy foods provide calcium needed for bone growth and bone health throughout your life.
Tip 8 : Try a new fruit this week--visit an ethnic supermarket and buy something you haven't tried before.
Tip 9 : Use up leftover whole-grain bread or crackers as bulk in a meat loaf (or meat-less loaf). Check online for recipes.
Tip 10 : For variety in your protein foods at breakfast, try hard cooked eggs, soy-based sausage, or peanut butter on toast.