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Tip 1 : "Juice drinks" aren't real fruit juice--look for 100% juice on the label.
Tip 2 : Three-bean salads add protein and are great as side dishes, main dishes, or snacks with tortilla chips.
Tip 3 : Beans can be the basis for many dishes. Slow cook them with other vegetables and seasonings for low-cost, nutrient-packed meals.
Tip 4 : Sprinkle fiber rich, whole-grain cereal on top of low-fat yogurt for a snack.
Tip 5 : Try a new recipe and get fruit into your dinner dishes--try chicken with apricots or lentils with apples and dried fruit.
Tip 6 : Stock up on frozen vegetables for quick and easy cooking in the microwave.
Tip 7 : Make your coffee extra tasty--add hot, frothy low-fat milk and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Tip 8 : For hamburger patties, meatloaf, or as an ingredient for casseroles, look for lean or extra-lean ground meat.
Tip 9 : Pack 100% fruit juice for lunches versus soda or other sugar-sweetened beverages.
Tip 10 : Get your whole grains while watching a movie at home - snack on popcorn with little or no salt and butter.