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Tip 1 : Here’s a fun game to keep you focused on your veggies--how many red/orange vegetables can you name in 10 seconds? Eat one today!
Tip 2 : Eat potatoes with the peel to get more nutrients like fiber, iron and potassium.
Tip 3 : Try growing your own vegetables and herbs. You can start small with a few pots on your balcony or deck.
Tip 4 : You are more likely to drink what you buy--try to keep fat-free or low-fat milk on hand.
Tip 5 : When making home-made desserts--experiment. Replace half of the white flour with whole-grain flour, or look for whole grain recipes online.
Tip 6 : Vary your protein choices at a barbecue. Try bean burgers, soy hot dogs, or grilled tofu. Use a low-salt marinade to add flavor.
Tip 7 : Make fruit kabobs using pineapple chunks, bananas, grapes, and berries. Use yogurt as a sauce for your fruity snack or side dish.
Tip 8 : Enjoy eggs as your protein food choice--up to one a day, on average, doesn't raise blood cholesterol levels!
Tip 9 : Sunflower and pumpkin seeds, almonds, walnuts and peanuts are all protein foods. Use them in your meals or snacks.
Tip 10 : Try a rice and beans dish with brown rice or use whole-grain couscous, quinoa, or bulgur instead.