Medindia » Nutrition Data » Soups, Sauces, and Gravies
Tip 1 : Give your cooked vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus) a splash of lemon juice. This will keep them looking fresh and tasting great.
Tip 2 : Puree your leftover roasted tomatoes and make an easy homemade soup. Check out recipes online for ingredients you'll need.
Tip 3 : Make mini pizzas with open face whole-wheat English muffins. Top with sauce, veggies and low-fat cheese for a tasty treat!
Tip 4 : Choose lean meat cuts for casserole dishes, like lean pork loin or sirloin for tamale pie. Check online for recipes.
Tip 5 : Get your vegetables while eating out. Request extra vegetables on your sandwich or wrap to boost your daily intake.
Tip 6 : Grains are divided into 2 subgroups, whole grains and refined grains. Make at least half your grains whole.
Tip 7 : Osteoporosis (thinning of bones) can be reduced by routinely eating low-fat or fat-free dairy food --at all ages and stages of life.
Tip 8 : Watch for sales on canned and frozen vegetables. Check for low sodium options and stock up on your favorites.
Tip 9 : When storing raw seafood, meat, and poultry, place them below ready-to-eat foods in the refrigerator.
Tip 10 : Add vegetarian meat substitutes (like tempeh or tofu) to soups and stews to boost protein without adding saturated fat or cholesterol.