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Tip 1 : Try making a sandwich with 100% whole-wheat pita bread, whole-grain tortillas, or whole-wheat wraps!
Tip 2 : When serving chocolate pudding-- top it with sliced strawberries or bananas and chopped nuts.
Tip 3 : Make split pea soup with new flavors--try adding caramelized onions and cumin or different vegetables like pumpkin.
Tip 4 : Need a dip for your fruit? Mix plain yogurt with a dash of vanilla, or add your favorite spice, like cinnamon, for a new flavor.
Tip 5 : 1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal (such as flakes) counts as 1 oz of grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.
Tip 6 : Give your cooked vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus) a splash of lemon juice. This will keep them looking fresh and tasting great.
Tip 7 : For breakfast try low-fat or fat-free yogurt. Mix in cereal or fruit for extra flavor, texture and nutrients.
Tip 8 : Keep cut-up fruit at eye level in the refrigerator. It will be the first thing you see when you open the door!
Tip 9 : Bring a healthy option to a summer celebration. Offer hot, grilled fruit kabobs or cold and colorful cantaloupe and honeydew skewers.
Tip 10 : For a plant-based protein meal, try bean burgers, lentil burgers, or pita halves with falafel (spicy ground chick pea patties).
