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Tip 1 : Cream of tomato soup made with fat-free milk is a delicious way to get your vegetables and dairy.
Tip 2 : Even if you don’t eat the peel, rinse and rub fruit under running water before peeling or cutting so that dirt and microbes don’t transfer.
Tip 3 : For a fun snack--dip a frozen banana in low-fat yogurt and roll it in crushed cereal.
Tip 4 : To see if you're getting the right amount of protein foods each day, go to My Reports to see how you measure up.
Tip 5 : Plan for 8 ounces of seafood each week--choose a variety of different kinds.
Tip 6 : To incorporate more vegetables into your pizza or pasta--blend carrots, zucchini or spinach into the tomato sauce. Look online for recipes.
Tip 7 : Drizzle melted dark chocolate on your favorite berries for a special treat!
Tip 8 : Try low-fat ricotta instead of cottage cheese--it has more calcium and works great in many recipes that call for cottage cheese.
Tip 9 : Some dairy products, like whole milk and cheese, contain solid fats, which provide Empty Calories. Choose lower fat versions more often.
Tip 10 : Vary your veggies by adding a new vegetable to a different meal each day.