Medindia » Nutrition Data » Fruits and Fruit Juices
Tip 1 : Every fruit counts: Fresh, dried, frozen, and canned (in water or 100% juice)! Pick the one that works for you.
Tip 2 : Get your vegetables while eating out. Request extra vegetables on your sandwich or wrap to boost your daily intake.
Tip 3 : Try baked sweet potato fries instead of regular fries. Look for recipes online.
Tip 4 : Vegetables can be an easy part of picnics. Serve a bowl of raw veggies with a low-Calorie dip along with sandwiches.
Tip 5 : For a flavorful pork picadillo stew--use lean pork with onions, peppers, tomatoes, raisins and green olives. Check online for recipes.
Tip 6 : To meet your fruit goal--keep fresh fruit rinsed and where you can see it. Reach for a piece when you need a snack.
Tip 7 : Visit My Reports to check out your Protein Foods history chart and see how you've been doing with your intake over time.
Tip 8 : Even if you don’t eat the peel, rinse and rub fruit under running water before peeling or cutting so that dirt and microbes don’t transfer.
Tip 9 : Having a snack attack? Reach for whole-wheat crackers - top them with hummus or a little peanut butter.
Tip 10 : Keep canned fruit (in 100% juice or water) like mandarin oranges on hand for a quick addition to any recipe--check for recipes online.