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Tip 1 : Cook eggs in low-fat ways--try hard cooked eggs, poached eggs, or baked eggs. Or, scramble in a non-stick pan without fat.
Tip 2 : An ounce equivalent of protein foods is 1 oz of meat, poultry, or seafood, ¼ cup beans, 1 egg, 1 T. peanut butter, or ½ oz nuts or seeds.
Tip 3 : Use vegetable oils (olive, canola, corn, soybean, peanut, safflower, sunflower) rather than solid fats (butter, shortening).
Tip 4 : Add sweetness to your whole-grain cereals with fruit. Top cereal with sliced bananas, canned peaches, raisins or frozen fruit!
Tip 5 : When choosing a whole grain product don't be fooled by the product's advertising. Look for "whole grain" in the ingredients list.
Tip 6 : Vary your veggies by adding a new vegetable to a different meal each day.
Tip 7 : Tuna and a few whole wheat crackers make a great snack.
Tip 8 : When shopping, head to the produce section first. Buy seasonally available fresh fruit for the best price and flavor.
Tip 9 : Looking for a fast, fruity snack? Make a smoothie by blending plain yogurt with your favorite fruit. Freeze fruit first or add ice.
Tip 10 : Instead of adding more grains to your daily food plan, replace some refined grains with whole grains.