Delve into the world of 785 baked food items from breads to pastries.
This section provides nutrient details on a variety of baked products such as breads (bagels, buns, rolls and breads), biscuits, cookies, desserts (cakes, cheesecakes and pies), muffins, snack cakes, sweet goods (doughnuts, Danish pastry, sweet rolls, cinnamon rolls and cakes), tortillas and waffles. Besides this it includes baked products from popular manufacturers such as Kellogg's, Keebler, Girl Scouts, Murrays, Marthas and Mothers.
Tip 1 : For breakfast try low-fat or fat-free yogurt. Mix in cereal or fruit for extra flavor, texture and nutrients.
Tip 2 : Use fat-free evaporated milk in recipes in place of heavy cream for the rich smooth taste without the fat and Calories.
Tip 3 : Green bean, broccoli, or spinach casseroles are a quick and easy way to serve vegetables--make them healthier with low-fat ingredients.
Tip 4 : Did you know that calcium fortified soymilk (soy beverage) is considered part of the Dairy Group? Its nutrients are very similar to low-fat milk.
Tip 5 : Take a walk around the block after dinner. If you are still hungry, have a piece of fruit instead of a rich dessert.
Tip 6 : Shopping tip: Find specials and coupons in your local paper or online for discounts on low-fat or fat-free dairy foods.
Tip 7 : Cream, sour cream, and cream cheese are not included in the Dairy Group because they contain little or no calcium.
Tip 8 : Fruit with a low-fat yogurt dip makes a great party snack. Use melon, apples, bananas, berries, grapes and provide toothpicks!
Tip 9 : Choose 100% fruit juice when drinking juice, but eat whole or cut-up fruit more often.
Tip 10 : Add veggies to any meal when you are in a hurry. Healthy short cuts include packaged shredded carrots or salads in a bag.
