Tip 1 : Separate raw meat, poultry, and seafood from other foods in your grocery cart and bags.
Tip 2 : Ready-to-eat, whole-grain cereal is a tasty whole grain snack. Check the Nutrition Facts label to find one that is lower in sugar.
Tip 3 : Try a rice and beans dish with brown rice or use whole-grain couscous, quinoa, or bulgur instead.
Tip 4 : For a quick smoothie, try orange juice, non-fat yogurt, and frozen mango slices (or other fruit). Add ice, blend and enjoy!
Tip 5 : Make a breakfast-on-the-go smoothie by blending fat-free yogurt or milk with vanilla extract and a frozen banana.
Tip 6 : Puree your leftover roasted tomatoes and make an easy homemade soup. Check out recipes online for ingredients you'll need.
Tip 7 : Bring a healthy option to a summer celebration. Offer hot, grilled fruit kabobs or cold and colorful cantaloupe and honeydew skewers.
Tip 8 : Looking for the best kinds of dairy products to control Calories? Choose fat-free or low-fat milk or yogurt.
Tip 9 : Dairy foods can reduce the risk of low bone mass or osteoporosis--so keep eating them throughout your life.
Tip 10 : People who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate some types of yogurt. Experiment with different types including those made from soy.