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Tip 1 : Keep fruits separate from raw meat, poultry, and seafood while shopping, storing, and preparing.
Tip 2 : Check the Calories on dairy product labels. Choose the lower Calorie versions--those that are low-fat or fat-free, without added sugars.
Tip 3 : Replace refined grains with whole grains. Buy whole-grain versions of foods like bread or pasta.
Tip 4 : Ready-to-eat, whole-grain cereal is a tasty whole grain snack. Check the Nutrition Facts label to find one that is lower in sugar.
Tip 5 : Create a whole-grain pilaf using a mixture of barley, wild rice, and brown rice. Check online for recipes.
Tip 6 : Just because bread is brown, doesn’t mean it is a whole grain. Check for whole grains on the ingredients list.
Tip 7 : Switch it up. Make vegetables your main-dish by topping a salad with your choice of a protein food.
Tip 8 : Try different types of cheese: Cheddar, Swiss, Parmesan, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or ricotta cheese. Look for low-fat versions.
Tip 9 : On a long drive or shopping trip, pack cut-up vegetables in a baggie. Skip the impulse to buy less healthful snacks.
Tip 10 : Add extra chopped vegetables (tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, or spinach) to store-bought pasta sauces. Simmer until vegetables are tender!