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Tip 1 : Try a new fruit this week--visit an ethnic supermarket and buy something you haven't tried before.
Tip 2 : Switch up your protein! Trade in your ham sandwich for one made with peanut butter, tuna, or canned salmon for some healthy variety.
Tip 3 : "Juice drinks" aren't real fruit juice--look for 100% juice on the label.
Tip 4 : Having a snack attack? Reach for whole-wheat crackers - top them with hummus or a little peanut butter.
Tip 5 : Need a healthier dessert? Try baked fruit desserts. Check online for recipes that have little added sugars or solid fats.
Tip 6 : When making home-made desserts--experiment. Replace half of the white flour with whole-grain flour, or look for whole grain recipes online.
Tip 7 : Fruit and plain low-fat yogurt go great together. Enjoy them for breakfast or as a snack.
Tip 8 : 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.
Tip 9 : Use fruit in your holiday stuffing--try apples, cranberries, raisins, or prunes. Check online for recipes.
Tip 10 : Enjoy preparing foods in different ways. You can steam, grill, stir-fry, roast or stew your vegetables for a change in texture and flavor.