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Tip 1 : Expand your fruit horizons--have you tried papaya, passion fruit, litchi, star fruit, or pomegranate?
Tip 2 : Bring a healthy option to a summer celebration. Offer hot, grilled fruit kabobs or cold and colorful cantaloupe and honeydew skewers.
Tip 3 : Frozen juice bars (100% juice) count as fruit and make healthy alternatives to those that may contain a lot of added sugars.
Tip 4 : 1 flour tortilla (8 inches in diameter) counts as 2 oz of grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.
Tip 5 : Three-bean salads add protein and are great as side dishes, main dishes, or snacks with tortilla chips.
Tip 6 : Create some new seafood pasta dishes. Look on-line for easy recipes.
Tip 7 : Take a walk around the block after dinner. If you are still hungry, have a piece of fruit instead of a rich dessert.
Tip 8 : Most people need from 5 to 7 ounces of protein foods a day. Check to see “What counts as an ounce” in the Protein Foods Group.
Tip 9 : Tasty and easy fruit sauces can be made in your blender. Try combining fruits, such as pear and mango, or a variety of berries.
Tip 10 : Tostadas can be made in minutes by topping a toasted tortilla with cooked meat or chicken, beans, lettuce, and salsa.