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Tip 1 : Top your salad with a hard cooked egg to add protein and other nutrients.
Tip 2 : Pack a peanut butter and banana sandwich with a bag of homemade trail mix for lunch.
Tip 3 : Choose fruit! Ask for fruit, like sliced apples, a fruit cup, or 100% fruit juice at a fast food restaurant instead of fried foods.
Tip 4 : Add dried apricots or prunes to your slow cooker when making beef brisket. Check online for different recipes.
Tip 5 : Shopping tip: Find specials and coupons in your local paper or online for discounts on fresh, frozen, or canned vegetables.
Tip 6 : For hamburger patties, meatloaf, or as an ingredient for casseroles, look for lean or extra-lean ground meat.
Tip 7 : Buy fresh, seasonal vegetables. They cost less and are more likely to be at their peak flavor.
Tip 8 : Make fruit kabobs using pineapple chunks, bananas, grapes, and berries. Use yogurt as a sauce for your fruity snack or side dish.
Tip 9 : Instead of adding more grains to your daily food plan, replace some refined grains with whole grains.
Tip 10 : Try crunchy vegetables, raw or lightly steamed. They make a great snack or side dish.