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Tip 1 : Keep fruits separate from raw meat, poultry, and seafood while shopping, storing, and preparing.
Tip 2 : Support your health and community by buying locally-grown vegetables. Try visiting a farmers market near you.
Tip 3 : 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 4 : For an easy supper--slow cook skinned chicken pieces, veggies, and seasonings in reduced-sodium chicken broth.
Tip 5 : Be creative. When apples are abundant--make apple butter, to use in place of jam. Check online for recipes without added sugars.
Tip 6 : Get your whole grains while watching a movie at home - snack on popcorn with little or no salt and butter.
Tip 7 : Are you a fan of peanut butter and banana sandwiches? Try substituting other fruits.
Tip 8 : Make it easier to include plenty of vegetables in your day by always having them on hand--fresh, frozen, and canned (choose no-salt-added).
Tip 9 : Try a whole-grain pancake or waffle mix to start off your day. If made from scratch, use whole-wheat flour for half the flour.
Tip 10 : Use low-fat milk to make bread pudding. Check online for recipes.