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Tip 1 : Be food safe! Cook whole cuts of beef, lamb, veal, and pork to 145°F. Let meat rest at least 3 minutes before carving or eating.
Tip 2 : Shopping tip: Find specials and coupons in your local paper or online for discounts on fresh, frozen, or canned vegetables.
Tip 3 : Make croutons from whole-grain bread to use in salads.
Tip 4 : Vegetable or bean soups go towards your daily vegetable target. Choose lower sodium versions.
Tip 5 : For lean protein food choices, select boneless skinless chicken breasts, turkey cutlets, lean beef or pork cuts, or seafood.
Tip 6 : Use whole grains in mixed dishes, such as barley in vegetable soup or bulgur wheat in casseroles.
Tip 7 : 1 flour tortilla (8 inches in diameter) counts as 2 oz of grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.
Tip 8 : Jazz up your vegetables with low-fat dressings or dips. Try hummus or a bean spread as a dip for veggies.
Tip 9 : Serve an Italian favorite--bruschetta. It can be made with tomatoes, basil and olive oil. Check online for recipes.
Tip 10 : Can you name four different ways you like to eat tomatoes? Try something new and healthy like tomato pie recipe.