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Tip 1 : Multi-grain, stone-ground, 100% wheat, cracked wheat, or seven-grain doesn't equal whole-grain. Look for the word "whole"!
Tip 2 : Every day is a new day to meet your fruit goal! By keeping up the good work, it can become a habit.
Tip 3 : Choose fat-free or low-fat milk or yogurt more often than cheese. When selecting cheese, choose low-fat or reduced-fat versions.
Tip 4 : For a flavorful pork picadillo stew--use lean pork with onions, peppers, tomatoes, raisins and green olives. Check online for recipes.
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 : Five 100% whole-wheat crackers count as 1 oz of whole grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of whole grains you need each day.
Tip 7 : To get calcium at lunch, use low-fat cheese on your sandwich.
Tip 8 : Make pudding with low-fat milk, and top it with a sprinkle of cinnamon or sliced fruit.
Tip 9 : Sick of the same old salad? Try tossing your frozen vegetables in a skillet and sauté for a quick, easy stir-fry meal.
Tip 10 : Make a healthier quiche by using low-fat milk and reduced-fat cheese in your recipe.