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Tip 1 : Add halved grapes to your chicken salad. Serve on a bed of greens or in a pita sandwich.
Tip 2 : Choose dark green vegetables like Swiss chard, spinach, and broccoli. They are high in nutrients and low in Calories.
Tip 3 : Fat-free milk has the same amount of calcium and other essential nutrients as whole milk, but less fat and Calories.
Tip 4 : Read the Nutrition Facts label when buying cheese--compare the saturated fat and sodium content and choose the one with the lowest amounts.
Tip 5 : Instead of eating a refined grain, switch it for a whole-grain food and look for one that is higher in fiber.
Tip 6 : For a fun snack--dip a frozen banana in low-fat yogurt and roll it in crushed cereal.
Tip 7 : Cook your oatmeal or other hot cereal in fat-free or low-fat milk instead of water.
Tip 8 : Make your own vegetarian burgers with cooked black beans, mushrooms, seasonings, and egg or oatmeal. Form into patties and pan grill.
Tip 9 : Casseroles are a great way to serve vegetables, but they can contain lots of Empty Calories. Look for healthy versions online.
Tip 10 : 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.