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Tip 1 : Keep perishable protein foods out of the "danger zone"--temperatures between 40o and 140o F. Two hours is the limit.
Tip 2 : Vary your veggies by adding a new vegetable to a different meal each day.
Tip 3 : Get your vegetables while eating out. Request extra vegetables on your sandwich or wrap to boost your daily intake.
Tip 4 : 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 5 : Add fruit to your brunch for additional color and flavor: sliced fruit or berries make a great topping on low-fat yogurt.
Tip 6 : Try a whole-grain pancake or waffle mix to start off your day. If made from scratch, use whole-wheat flour for half the flour.
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 : For variety in your protein foods at breakfast, try hard cooked eggs, soy-based sausage, or peanut butter on toast.
Tip 9 : Are you a fan of peanut butter and banana sandwiches? Try substituting other fruits.
Tip 10 : Flavored milk has Calories from added sugars--try flavoring your plain low-fat milk with cocoa powder or vanilla extract.