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Tip 1 : Try crunchy vegetables, raw or lightly steamed. They make a great snack or side dish.
Tip 2 : For hamburger patties, meatloaf, or as an ingredient for casseroles, look for lean or extra-lean ground meat.
Tip 3 : Keep canned fruit (in 100% juice or water) like mandarin oranges on hand for a quick addition to any recipe--check for recipes online.
Tip 4 : Keep perishable protein foods out of the "danger zone"--temperatures between 40o and 140o F. Two hours is the limit.
Tip 5 : To get calcium at lunch, use low-fat cheese on your sandwich.
Tip 6 : Try baked sweet potato fries instead of regular fries. Look for recipes online.
Tip 7 : Get your vegetables while eating out. Request extra vegetables on your sandwich or wrap to boost your daily intake.
Tip 8 : Use fruit in your holiday stuffing--try apples, cranberries, raisins, or prunes. Check online for recipes.
Tip 9 : Make sure you buy enough fresh, canned, frozen, and/or dried fruit to last between shopping trips.
Tip 10 : Check the Nutrition Facts label found on many packaged meats to compare Calories, sodium, and saturated fat.