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Tip 1 : What’s the issue with whole milk? An 8-oz glass contains about the same amount of saturated fat as 5 strips of bacon.
Tip 2 : Make a sweet potato casserole healthier by adding fruits and 100% fruit juice for sweetness instead of brown sugar and marshmallows.
Tip 3 : When getting fast food, order salad as your main dish or substitute a side salad for fries--ask for dressing on the side.
Tip 4 : Add non-fat powdered milk to casseroles, soups or pasta dishes to get added calcium.
Tip 5 : To incorporate more vegetables into your pizza or pasta--blend carrots, zucchini or spinach into the tomato sauce. Look online for recipes.
Tip 6 : Keep canned fruit (in 100% juice or water) like mandarin oranges on hand for a quick addition to any recipe--check for recipes online.
Tip 7 : Add tuna or shrimp to your salad for a seafood twist!
Tip 8 : Looking for the best kinds of dairy products to control Calories? Choose fat-free or low-fat milk or yogurt.
Tip 9 : Keep perishable protein foods out of the "danger zone"--temperatures between 40o and 140o F. Two hours is the limit.
Tip 10 : Eat seasonally! Checking what fruits are in season in your area can help save money.