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Tip 1 : 1/2 cup of oatmeal counts as 1 oz of whole grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.
Tip 2 : Puree your leftover roasted tomatoes and make an easy homemade soup. Check out recipes online for ingredients you'll need.
Tip 3 : Fruit is a very handy, ready-to-go food. Many kinds can be eaten with little to no preparation other than rinsing.
Tip 4 : Tostadas can be made in minutes by topping a toasted tortilla with cooked meat or chicken, beans, lettuce, and salsa.
Tip 5 : 1 cup cooked pasta or macaroni counts as 2 oz of grains. Use My Plan to find out how many ounces of grains per day you need.
Tip 6 : Expand your fruit horizons--have you tried papaya, passion fruit, litchi, star fruit, or pomegranate?
Tip 7 : Shopping tip: Find specials and coupons in your local paper or online for discounts on low-fat or fat-free dairy foods.
Tip 8 : Add toasted peanuts or cashews--instead of meat--as the protein food in a vegetable stir-fry.
Tip 9 : Having a snack attack? Reach for whole-wheat crackers - top them with hummus or a little peanut butter.
Tip 10 : For a quick smoothie, try orange juice, non-fat yogurt, and frozen mango slices (or other fruit). Add ice, blend and enjoy!
