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Tip 1 : Try a new fruit. Fruits vary in vitamins and minerals--mix it up to get the essential nutrients.
Tip 2 : Use whole grains in mixed dishes, such as barley in vegetable soup or bulgur wheat in casseroles.
Tip 3 : Tostadas can be made in minutes by topping a toasted tortilla with cooked meat or chicken, beans, lettuce, and salsa.
Tip 4 : Vegetables can be an easy part of picnics. Serve a bowl of raw veggies with a low-Calorie dip along with sandwiches.
Tip 5 : Eat seasonally! Checking what fruits are in season in your area can help save money.
Tip 6 : Add protein to your salads. Try different ingredients like eggs, tuna, grilled shrimp, chickpeas, or black beans.
Tip 7 : Instead of butter and syrup, top pancakes with unsweetened applesauce and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
Tip 8 : Add fruit like pineapple or fresh chunks of peaches to vegetable and meat kabobs.
Tip 9 : Most people need from 5 to 7 ounces of protein foods a day. Check to see “What counts as an ounce” in the Protein Foods Group.
Tip 10 : Love cheesy mashed potatoes? Look for low-fat cheese blends or part-skim ricotta--to whip into your creation.