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Tip 1 : Whole milk and regular cheese are higher in saturated fat. Low-fat or fat-free versions have the calcium without the fat.
Tip 2 : Avoiding milk because you are lactose intolerant? Get the health benefits of milk by selecting lactose-free dairy products.
Tip 3 : Bake or roast chicken instead of frying, and remove skin before eating, to lower saturated fat and Calories.
Tip 4 : Ordering in doesn’t have to mean a meal without vegetables. Order vegetable pizza or vegetable lo mein next time you have dinner delivered.
Tip 5 : Don’t forget to eat your greens! Collards, Swiss chard, mustard greens, kale, and broccoli rabe are tasty side dishes.
Tip 6 : Dairy foods contain a wealth of nutrients. Besides calcium, they also give you vitamin A and D, protein, potassium and magnesium.
Tip 7 : Vary your veggies by including beans or peas in mixed dishes such as chili or minestrone soup.
Tip 8 : Use whole grains in mixed dishes, such as barley in vegetable soup or bulgur wheat in casseroles.
Tip 9 : Just because bread is brown, doesn’t mean it is a whole grain. Check for whole grains on the ingredients list.
Tip 10 : What do whole grains do for you? Whole grains provide many nutrients that are vital for the health and maintenance of our bodies.