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Tip 1 : Watch for sales on canned and frozen vegetables. Check for low sodium options and stock up on your favorites.
Tip 2 : Cook it once, eat twice. Make extra vegetables and save some for later. Use them for a stew, soup, or a pasta dish.
Tip 3 : Try a rice and beans dish with brown rice or use whole-grain couscous, quinoa, or bulgur instead.
Tip 4 : Visit your favorite breakfast diner and order a veggie omelet to start your day with vegetables.
Tip 5 : Walnuts are great in salads, and slivered almonds in veggie dishes. When you add nuts, cut back on meat or poultry portions in the meal.
Tip 6 : Many grain foods contain both whole grains and refined grains. These can count towards getting your whole grains.
Tip 7 : If you are lactose intolerant--try lactose-free milk or calcium-fortified soymilk (soy beverage).
Tip 8 : Don’t run out of milk. Keep low-fat evaporated milk handy. Add it to scrambled eggs or your morning coffee.
Tip 9 : Add halved grapes to your chicken salad. Serve on a bed of greens or in a pita sandwich.
Tip 10 : Fruit with a low-fat yogurt dip makes a great party snack. Use melon, apples, bananas, berries, grapes and provide toothpicks!