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Tip 1 : Include milk as a beverage at meals. Choose fat-free or low-fat milk for less saturated fat and Calories.
Tip 2 : For a special treat, make homemade ice cream sandwiches using frozen yogurt and peanut butter between graham crackers.
Tip 3 : Frozen juice bars (100% juice) count as fruit and make healthy alternatives to those that may contain a lot of added sugars.
Tip 4 : Milk and yogurt have more potassium and are lower in sodium than most cheese. Also, most milk is fortified with vitamin D.
Tip 5 : In the Dairy Group, 1 cup = 1 cup milk, yogurt, or fortified soymilk (soy beverage); 1 ½ oz. natural cheese; or 2 oz. processed cheese.
Tip 6 : Select vegetables with more potassium, such as sweet potatoes, white potatoes, white beans, tomato products (paste, sauce, and juice).
Tip 7 : Drizzle melted dark chocolate on your favorite berries for a special treat!
Tip 8 : Make twice-baked potatoes with plain yogurt instead of sour cream. Top with chopped green onions or chives.
Tip 9 : Add variety to your meals - try vegetarian options, like bean burritos, portabella mushroom burgers, or spinach lasagna.
Tip 10 : Ordering in doesn’t have to mean a meal without vegetables. Order vegetable pizza or vegetable lo mein next time you have dinner delivered.