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Tip 1 : Try something new--choose less common whole grains (amaranth, quinoa, millet, and triticale). Look for recipes online.
Tip 2 : To thicken stews and soups use pureed, cooked vegetables such as carrots, onions or potatoes.
Tip 3 : Tired of marinara? For another vegetable-based pasta sauce, try spinach pesto. Look for recipes online.
Tip 4 : Don’t be misled about which products are whole grain. Read the ingredients list to look for whole grains as the first ingredient.
Tip 5 : Can you make hummus? Blend canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), garlic, olive oil, lemon juice & tahini (sesame seed paste). Enjoy!
Tip 6 : Stock up on frozen vegetables for quick and easy cooking in the microwave.
Tip 7 : A good way to start your day with dairy is to use fat-free or low-fat milk instead of water to make oatmeal or hot cereal.
Tip 8 : Create a whole-grain pilaf using a mixture of barley, wild rice, and brown rice. Check online for recipes.
Tip 9 : Eat potatoes with the peel to get more nutrients like fiber, iron and potassium.
Tip 10 : Explore the dried fruit section--how about dates, figs, prunes, or dried apricots? They make great snacks!