Homestat Farm Ltd. - Food Menu

Tip 1 : Looking for the best kinds of dairy products to control Calories? Choose fat-free or low-fat milk or yogurt.

Tip 2 : For a special treat, make homemade ice cream sandwiches using frozen yogurt and peanut butter between graham crackers.

Tip 3 : Try a new fruit this week--visit an ethnic supermarket and buy something you haven't tried before.

Tip 4 : Vary your veggies by adding a new vegetable to a different meal each day.

Tip 5 : Check the Nutrition Facts label found on many packaged meats to compare Calories, sodium, and saturated fat.

Tip 6 : Make a healthy Southwestern dip with tomatoes, black beans, black-eye peas, and corn. Season with chili powder or jalapenos.

Tip 7 : Some cheeses have a lot of sodium. Use them in small amounts to add flavor, and omit additional salt.

Tip 8 : Include fruit at dinner! Add crushed pineapple to coleslaw or include orange sections or grapes in a salad.

Tip 9 : Visit My Reports to check out your dairy history chart and see how you've been doing with your dairy intake over time.

Tip 10 : In the Dairy Group, 1 cup = 1 cup milk, yogurt, or fortified soymilk (soy beverage); 1 ½ oz. natural cheese; or 2 oz. processed cheese.