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Tip 1 : For a great quick and easy way to combine all your favorite vegetables, try a vegetable stir-fry.
Tip 2 : Whole grains are great in mixed dishes. Try using brown rice in a casserole, or quinoa in a salad.
Tip 3 : A regular-size slice of bread counts as 1 oz of grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.
Tip 4 : Need a healthier dessert? Try baked fruit desserts. Check online for recipes that have little added sugars or solid fats.
Tip 5 : Support your health and community by buying locally-grown fruits. Try visiting a farmers’ market near you.
Tip 6 : Choose 100% fruit juice when drinking juice, but eat whole or cut-up fruit more often.
Tip 7 : Vary your protein choices at a barbecue. Try bean burgers, soy hot dogs, or grilled tofu. Use a low-salt marinade to add flavor.
Tip 8 : Try vegetables like asparagus, zucchini, squash, and artichokes to use in different dishes.
Tip 9 : 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 10 : Make a breakfast-on-the-go smoothie by blending fat-free yogurt or milk with vanilla extract and a frozen banana.