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Tip 1 : Look for the following whole grains listed first on the label’s ingredient list: brown rice, bulgur, graham flour, whole wheat, and oatmeal.
Tip 2 : When making home-made desserts--experiment. Replace half of the white flour with whole-grain flour, or look for whole grain recipes online.
Tip 3 : Roasted pork tenderloin goes well with fruit. Serve with a fruit salad or a fruit salsa.
Tip 4 : For dessert, have a baked apple or a pear, or browse online for another healthy fruit dessert idea.
Tip 5 : Avoiding milk because you are lactose intolerant? Get the health benefits of milk by selecting lactose-free dairy products.
Tip 6 : Cook it once, eat twice. Make extra vegetables and save some for later. Use them for a stew, soup, or a pasta dish.
Tip 7 : Running short on time? Use a microwave to quickly "zap" vegetables. White or sweet potatoes can be baked quickly this way.
Tip 8 : Be creative. When apples are abundant--make apple butter, to use in place of jam. Check online for recipes without added sugars.
Tip 9 : Fresh and frozen fruit such as raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and blackberries can be enjoyed throughout the year.
Tip 10 : 1/2 cup of oatmeal counts as 1 oz of whole grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.