Baked Products

Tip 1 : Use fat-free evaporated milk in recipes in place of heavy cream for the rich smooth taste without the fat and Calories.

Tip 2 : Just because bread is brown, doesn’t mean it is a whole grain. Check for whole grains on the ingredients list.

Tip 3 : Build some meals around plant-based protein sources, such as beans, lentils, tempeh, and tofu.

Tip 4 : Grains are divided into 2 subgroups, whole grains and refined grains. Make at least half your grains whole.

Tip 5 : Choose 100% fruit juice when drinking juice, but eat whole or cut-up fruit more often.

Tip 6 : To thicken stews and soups use pureed, cooked vegetables such as carrots, onions or potatoes.

Tip 7 : Add dried apricots or prunes to your slow cooker when making beef brisket. Check online for different recipes.

Tip 8 : Add spinach and carrots to any soup, stew, or chili for added nutrients.

Tip 9 : Multi-grain, stone-ground, 100% wheat, cracked wheat, or seven-grain doesn't equal whole-grain. Look for the word "whole"!

Tip 10 : What’s the issue with whole milk? An 8-oz glass contains about the same amount of saturated fat as 5 strips of bacon.