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Tip 1 : Try low-fat ricotta instead of cottage cheese--it has more calcium and works great in many recipes that call for cottage cheese.
Tip 2 : Get your vegetables while eating out. Request extra vegetables on your sandwich or wrap to boost your daily intake.
Tip 3 : For car trips, pack a mixture of unsalted nuts, seeds and dried fruit for a crunchy, protein-packed snack.
Tip 4 : When getting fast food, order salad as your main dish or substitute a side salad for fries--ask for dressing on the side.
Tip 5 : Ordering in doesn’t have to mean a meal without vegetables. Order vegetable pizza or vegetable lo mein next time you have dinner delivered.
Tip 6 : Cut-up fresh or canned fruit (canned in juice or water) makes a great waffle topping--you can skip the syrup and whipped cream.
Tip 7 : Vegetables go well with a dip or dressing. Try low-fat salad dressing with raw broccoli, red and green peppers, celery, or cauliflower.
Tip 8 : 1 Kaiser roll (about 3.5 inches across) counts as 2.5 oz of grains. Use My Plan to find out how many ounces of grains per day you need.
Tip 9 : Make a healthy Southwestern dip with tomatoes, black beans, black-eye peas, and corn. Season with chili powder or jalapenos.
Tip 10 : Three-bean salads add protein and are great as side dishes, main dishes, or snacks with tortilla chips.