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Tip 1 : Learn to love beans! Try black bean enchiladas, white bean spread or edamame (green soybeans).
Tip 2 : Try a new fruit. Fruits vary in vitamins and minerals--mix it up to get the essential nutrients.
Tip 3 : Tired of eating plain vegetables? Add slivered almonds or cashews to a vegetable stir-fry.
Tip 4 : 1/2 cup of oatmeal counts as 1 oz of whole grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.
Tip 5 : Popcorn is a whole grain! Pop a bag of low-fat or fat-free popcorn for a healthier snack. 3 cups equals 1 oz of grains.
Tip 6 : Drizzle melted dark chocolate on your favorite berries for a special treat!
Tip 7 : Skip or limit the breading on meat, poultry, or fish. Breading adds Calories and can increase the amount of fat soaked up during frying.
Tip 8 : Cuts of beef with less fat--round steaks, roasts, top loin, top sirloin, and chuck shoulder--are all lean protein food choices.
Tip 9 : Use whole grains in mixed dishes, such as barley in vegetable soup or bulgur wheat in casseroles.
Tip 10 : Most vegetables are naturally low in fat, sodium, and Calories, so have them in place of high-Calorie snacks.