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Tip 1 : Make roasted tomatoes--Cut tomatoes into wedges, drizzle with olive oil, season with garlic and herbs. Roast and serve as a side dish.
Tip 2 : Make beans and peas part of your meals often; try chili with kidney or pinto beans, lentil soup, or baked beans.
Tip 3 : Beans and peas, like lentils, pintos, and split peas, are protein foods that are naturally low in fat. They make great side or main dishes.
Tip 4 : Add sweetness to your whole-grain cereals with fruit. Top cereal with sliced bananas, canned peaches, raisins or frozen fruit!
Tip 5 : Is your fresh fruit salad turning brown? Mix in acidic fruits like oranges or pineapple (or lemon juice) to keep fruit looking fresh.
Tip 6 : Make the majority of your choices whole or cut-up fruit rather than juice to get fiber.
Tip 7 : Make a switch to fat-free milk. If you currently drink whole milk, first switch to reduced fat (2%), then low-fat (1%), and then fat-free (skim).
Tip 8 : Visit My Reports to check out your Protein Foods history chart and see how you've been doing with your intake over time.
Tip 9 : Try growing your own vegetables and herbs. You can start small with a few pots on your balcony or deck.
Tip 10 : Looking for plant-based protein? Give veggie burgers a try. Burgers made from beans, soy, or vegetables are available.