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Tip 1 : Many grain foods contain both whole grains and refined grains. These can count towards getting your whole grains.
Tip 2 : Whole grains are good for your health! Make at least half your grains whole to get the benefits.
Tip 3 : Instead of butter and syrup, top pancakes with unsweetened applesauce and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
Tip 4 : Eat a variety of protein foods. Include beans, peas, nuts, lean meats, poultry, soy products & eggs. Choose seafood twice a week.
Tip 5 : Include fruit at dinner! Add crushed pineapple to coleslaw or include orange sections or grapes in a salad.
Tip 6 : Get your vegetables while eating out. Request extra vegetables on your sandwich or wrap to boost your daily intake.
Tip 7 : On a long drive or shopping trip, pack cut-up vegetables in a baggie. Skip the impulse to buy less healthful snacks.
Tip 8 : Eat the most perishable fruit first. Bananas only last a few days, while apples will stay crisp in the fridge for over a week.
Tip 9 : Need a snack? Have a glass of low-sodium vegetable juice and a few whole-wheat crackers to take away the hunger pangs.
Tip 10 : Try an Asian-inspired stir-fry: Saut� mushrooms, bean sprouts, bell peppers, onions, minced garlic and ginger. Serve with rice or noodles.
