Medindia » Nutrition Facts » Nutrient Lookup » Low Energy (Calories) Foods
Tip 1 : Make mini pizzas with open face whole-wheat English muffins. Top with sauce, veggies and low-fat cheese for a tasty treat!
Tip 2 : Mix together brown rice and white rice in equal proportions to make half your grains whole!
Tip 3 : How many different fruit salads can you make? Share ideas with friends to create a variety.
Tip 4 : Choosing whole grains that are higher in fiber may help reduce constipation. They also may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Tip 5 : Add a tasty cheese topping--sprinkle shredded low-fat cheese on casseroles or vegetables.
Tip 6 : Try a new fruit this week--visit an ethnic supermarket and buy something you haven't tried before.
Tip 7 : Vary your veggies by munching on cucumbers, broccoli, or red and green peppers instead of chips when you have a sandwich at lunch.
Tip 8 : 1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal (such as flakes) counts as 1 oz of grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.
Tip 9 : Make a yummy homemade vegetable lasagna. Layer pasta, cooked vegetables, tomato sauce and sprinkle with low-fat cheese. Bake until ready!
Tip 10 : Much of the fat in chicken and turkey is in or under the skin. Remove skin and fat for a leaner, healthier meal.