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Tip 1 : Peanut butter adds protein to a snack. Try it on apple slices, celery, whole grain crackers, or a small square of dark chocolate.
Tip 2 : Include fruit at dinner! Add crushed pineapple to coleslaw or include orange sections or grapes in a salad.
Tip 3 : Keep canned fruit (in 100% juice or water) like mandarin oranges on hand for a quick addition to any recipe--check for recipes online.
Tip 4 : Veggie sushi is an easy way to add some vegetables. Order sushi rolls with cucumbers, mushrooms, asparagus, and/or carrots.
Tip 5 : Switch up your protein! Trade in your ham sandwich for one made with peanut butter, tuna, or canned salmon for some healthy variety.
Tip 6 : Learn to love beans! Try black bean enchiladas, white bean spread or edamame (green soybeans).
Tip 7 : Put rinsed and cut vegetables in a bowl or bag on a shelf in your refrigerator where you can see them.
Tip 8 : Cut-up fruit makes a great snack. Cut them yourself, or buy pre-cut packages of fruit pieces like pineapple or melon.
Tip 9 : Include milk as a beverage at meals. Choose fat-free or low-fat milk for less saturated fat and Calories.
Tip 10 : Add extra chopped vegetables (tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, or spinach) to store-bought pasta sauces. Simmer until vegetables are tender!