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Tip 1 : 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 2 : Whole grains are good for your health! Make at least half your grains whole to get the benefits.
Tip 3 : Craving something sweet? Instead of candy try having dried fruits like cranberries, cherries, or raisins.
Tip 4 : 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 5 : Can you make hummus? Blend canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), garlic, olive oil, lemon juice & tahini (sesame seed paste). Enjoy!
Tip 6 : Even if you don’t eat the peel, rinse and rub fruit under running water before peeling or cutting so that dirt and microbes don’t transfer.
Tip 7 : Three-bean salads add protein and are great as side dishes, main dishes, or snacks with tortilla chips.
Tip 8 : Include fruit at breakfast! Top cereal with your favorite fruit, add berries to pancakes, or mix dried fruit into hot oatmeal.
Tip 9 : Try growing your own vegetables and herbs. You can start small with a few pots on your balcony or deck.
Tip 10 : Brown rice is a great side dish. Try different ways of flavoring your rice dish. Look online for recipes.
