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Tip 1 : Whole grains can be a good source of dietary fiber--choose grains with more fiber for additional health benefits.
Tip 2 : Need a snack? Have a glass of low-sodium vegetable juice and a few whole-wheat crackers to take away the hunger pangs.
Tip 3 : A regular-size slice of bread counts as 1 oz of grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.
Tip 4 : Add grated carrots for a surprising crunch to a peanut butter sandwich.
Tip 5 : Eat fruit as a between-meal snack instead of other high-Calorie foods.
Tip 6 : Enjoy eggs as your protein food choice--up to one a day, on average, doesn't raise blood cholesterol levels!
Tip 7 : Build some meals around plant-based protein sources, such as beans, lentils, tempeh, and tofu.
Tip 8 : For a quick supper, simmer boneless skinless chicken breasts in tomato sauce with veggies and Italian seasonings. Serve over pasta.
Tip 9 : For an easy supper--slow cook skinned chicken pieces, veggies, and seasonings in reduced-sodium chicken broth.
Tip 10 : Plan for 8 ounces of seafood each week--choose a variety of different kinds.