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Tip 1 : Cook it once, eat twice. Make extra vegetables and save some for later. Use them for a stew, soup, or a pasta dish.
Tip 2 : Eating at least 3 ounce equivalents a day of whole grains may help with weight management. Use SuperTracker to see how much you've had.
Tip 3 : Make sure you buy enough fresh, canned, frozen, and/or dried fruit to last between shopping trips.
Tip 4 : Tired of marinara? For another vegetable-based pasta sauce, try spinach pesto. Look for recipes online.
Tip 5 : Make croutons from whole-grain bread to use in salads.
Tip 6 : Running short on time? Use a microwave to quickly "zap" vegetables. White or sweet potatoes can be baked quickly this way.
Tip 7 : Vary your veggies by including beans or peas in mixed dishes such as chili or minestrone soup.
Tip 8 : Add a vegetarian protein food to make a salad into a main dish--try garbanzo beans, kidney beans, soybeans or sunflower seeds.
Tip 9 : Fat-free milk has the same amount of calcium and other essential nutrients as whole milk, but less fat and Calories.
Tip 10 : For a fast lunch or supper, melt low-fat cheese over bread, add sliced tomatoes and sprinkle on chopped herbs.
