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Tip 1 : Keep up the good work! Fruits are an important part of your everyday meals and snacks.
Tip 2 : For dessert, try low-fat yogurt or pudding as a dip for fruits like strawberries or melon balls.
Tip 3 : 1/2 cup of oatmeal counts as 1 oz of whole grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.
Tip 4 : To get some extra dairy, add some shredded low-fat cheese to tuna casserole.
Tip 5 : Make beans and peas part of your meals often; try chili with kidney or pinto beans, lentil soup, or baked beans.
Tip 6 : Select vegetables with more potassium, such as beet greens, lima beans, spinach, and lentils.
Tip 7 : Don’t run out of milk. Keep low-fat evaporated milk handy. Add it to scrambled eggs or your morning coffee.
Tip 8 : Whole-grain pasta is great in baked dishes (lasagna, mac & cheese). Give a taste test and see if anyone can tell the difference.
Tip 9 : 1/2 cup of brown rice counts as 1 oz of whole grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.
Tip 10 : Grill vegetable kabobs as part of a barbecue meal. Try tomatoes, mushrooms, green peppers, and onions.