Calcium, Ca Rich Foods

Tip 1 : Drizzle melted dark chocolate on your favorite berries for a special treat!

Tip 2 : Ready-to-eat, whole-grain cereal is a tasty whole grain snack. Check the Nutrition Facts label to find one that is lower in sugar.

Tip 3 : Jazz up raw vegetables with hummus dip or bean spread.

Tip 4 : Make twice-baked sweet potatoes using ricotta or other low-fat cheeses in place of sour cream or cream cheese.

Tip 5 : Use your summer vegetables to make homemade salsa. Check online for recipes.

Tip 6 : Serve seafood twice a week-it's simple! Make patties with canned salmon, crab, or tuna, or use them on a seafood sandwich.

Tip 7 : Keep your bones strong! Make the Dairy Group part of your eating routine to help maintain bone mass throughout life.

Tip 8 : Rinse veggies under running water before preparing or eating them to remove dirt and microbes on the surface.

Tip 9 : Grill vegetable kabobs as part of a barbecue meal. Try tomatoes, mushrooms, green peppers, and onions.

Tip 10 : Replacing sour cream with low-fat yogurt in recipes will reduce the Calories and add calcium.