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Tip 1 : Soymilk (soy beverage) fortified with calcium is a great alternative for those who don't or can't drink cow's milk.
Tip 2 : In addition to getting calcium from milk and yogurt, you also get potassium, which can help your blood pressure.
Tip 3 : 1 Kaiser roll (about 3.5 inches across) counts as 2.5 oz of grains. Use My Plan to find out how many ounces of grains per day you need.
Tip 4 : Baking or grilling seafood high in omega-3s--like salmon, trout, Atlantic & Pacific mackerel, and herring--makes a quick and easy dinner.
Tip 5 : Cut-up fresh or canned fruit (canned in juice or water) makes a great waffle topping--you can skip the syrup and whipped cream.
Tip 6 : An ounce equivalent of protein foods is 1 oz of meat, poultry, or seafood, ¼ cup beans, 1 egg, 1 T. peanut butter, or ½ oz nuts or seeds.
Tip 7 : Not sure if you will use the whole bag of spinach? Add baby spinach leaves to a stir-fry, pasta sauce, salads, wraps or omelets.
Tip 8 : Don’t be misled about which products are whole grain. Read the ingredients list to look for whole grains as the first ingredient.
Tip 9 : Casseroles are a great way to serve vegetables, but they can contain lots of Empty Calories. Look for healthy versions online.
Tip 10 : Use thin-sliced lemons and lemon juice in soups, stews, salads and beverages.