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Tip 1 : Keep up the good work! Fruits are an important part of your everyday meals and snacks.
Tip 2 : Add pureed vegetables, like carrots, sweet potatoes, and beans to soup for a thicker, heartier texture.
Tip 3 : What’s not part of the Dairy Group? Foods made from milk that have little or no calcium like cream cheese, cream, and butter.
Tip 4 : Tired of eating plain vegetables? Add slivered almonds or cashews to a vegetable stir-fry.
Tip 5 : Whole grains are good for your health! Make at least half your grains whole to get the benefits.
Tip 6 : Rinse veggies under running water before preparing or eating them to remove dirt and microbes on the surface.
Tip 7 : Here’s a fun game to keep you focused on your veggies--how many red/orange vegetables can you name in 10 seconds? Eat one today!
Tip 8 : Choose dark green vegetables like Swiss chard, spinach, and broccoli. They are high in nutrients and low in Calories.
Tip 9 : Having a snack attack? Reach for whole-wheat crackers - top them with hummus or a little peanut butter.
Tip 10 : Ready-to-eat, whole-grain cereal is a tasty whole grain snack. Check the Nutrition Facts label to find one that is lower in sugar.