Tip 1 : Use fruit in your holiday stuffing--try apples, cranberries, raisins, or prunes. Check online for recipes.
Tip 2 : Calcium is a nutrient of public health concern. You can meet your calcium needs by drinking fat-free milk or eating low-fat yogurt.
Tip 3 : Keep dried fruits handy. Try dried apricots, bananas, apples, pineapple, cherries, figs, dates, or cranberries.
Tip 4 : Fruit with a low-fat yogurt dip makes a great party snack. Use melon, apples, bananas, berries, grapes and provide toothpicks!
Tip 5 : When eating out, ask for whole-wheat bread for your sandwiches.
Tip 6 : Cut-up fruit makes a great snack. Cut them yourself, or buy pre-cut packages of fruit pieces like pineapple or melon.
Tip 7 : Soups and puddings made with fat-free or low-fat milk can help you get the dairy you need.
Tip 8 : If you are lactose intolerant--try lactose-free milk or calcium-fortified soymilk (soy beverage).
Tip 9 : Need to make dinner but have errands to do? Use a slow cooker to make a chicken and vegetable stew with plenty of tomatoes, potatoes and green beans.
Tip 10 : Tostadas can be made in minutes by topping a toasted tortilla with cooked meat or chicken, beans, lettuce, and salsa.