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Tip 1 : When choosing a whole grain product don't be fooled by the product's advertising. Look for "whole grain" in the ingredients list.
Tip 2 : Cook eggs in low-fat ways--try hard cooked eggs, poached eggs, or baked eggs. Or, scramble in a non-stick pan without fat.
Tip 3 : Make your coffee extra tasty--add hot, frothy low-fat milk and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Tip 4 : Add halved grapes to your chicken salad. Serve on a bed of greens or in a pita sandwich.
Tip 5 : Calcium-fortified soymilk (soy beverage) provides similar amounts of calcium as in milk. It is available in low and non-fat versions.
Tip 6 : Add fruit like pineapple or fresh chunks of peaches to vegetable and meat kabobs.
Tip 7 : 1/2 cup of brown rice counts as 1 oz of whole grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.
Tip 8 : Add variety to your meals - try vegetarian options, like bean burritos, portabella mushroom burgers, or spinach lasagna.
Tip 9 : Most "regular" size bagels weigh about 4 oz and ~290 Calories! That's 4 oz of your grain needs for the day.
Tip 10 : Be food safe! Cook poultry to 165° F, and chopped or ground beef, lamb, veal, and pork to 160° F.