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Tip 1 : 1 medium-sized muffin is about 2.5 oz of grain. Do you know how many ounces of grain you need each day?
Tip 2 : Osteoporosis (thinning of bones) can be reduced by routinely eating low-fat or fat-free dairy food --at all ages and stages of life.
Tip 3 : For car trips, pack a mixture of unsalted nuts, seeds and dried fruit for a crunchy, protein-packed snack.
Tip 4 : Whole grains can be a good source of dietary fiber--choose grains with more fiber for additional health benefits.
Tip 5 : Keep frozen blueberries on hand. They make a great topping at breakfast for hot oatmeal, over yogurt or mixed into pancakes!
Tip 6 : Try rolled oats or a crushed, unsweetened whole-grain cereal as breading for baked chicken, fish, veal cutlets, or eggplant parmesan.
Tip 7 : Keep perishable protein foods out of the "danger zone"--temperatures between 40o and 140o F. Two hours is the limit.
Tip 8 : For a breakfast that satisfies (and keeps you away from the mid-morning donuts)--add an egg.
Tip 9 : Dairy foods can reduce the risk of low bone mass or osteoporosis--so keep eating them throughout your life.
Tip 10 : Jazz up your vegetables with low-fat dressings or dips. Try hummus or a bean spread as a dip for veggies.