McNeil Nutritionals, LLC - Food Menu

Tip 1 : To incorporate more vegetables into your pizza or pasta--blend carrots, zucchini or spinach into the tomato sauce. Look online for recipes.

Tip 2 : Many lean cuts of meat need long, slow moist cooking--invest in a slow cooker for melt-in-your mouth meats without too much fat.

Tip 3 : Replace solid fats with oils, rather than adding oil to the diet. Oils are a concentrated source of Calories, so use oils in small amounts.

Tip 4 : Five 100% whole-wheat crackers count as 1 oz of whole grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of whole grains you need each day.

Tip 5 : Support your health and community by buying locally-grown fruits. Try visiting a farmers’ market near you.

Tip 6 : Use dark leafy greens, like romaine lettuce and spinach, to make salads. Add red and orange veggies for extra color and nutrition!

Tip 7 : Fruit is a very handy, ready-to-go food. Many kinds can be eaten with little to no preparation other than rinsing.

Tip 8 : Serve ‘beans with greens’--add cooked cannellini beans to cooked, drained kale. Season with pepper, lemon juice and oil.

Tip 9 : Choosing whole grains that are higher in fiber may help reduce constipation. They also may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Tip 10 : Dairy foods contain a wealth of nutrients. Besides calcium, they also give you vitamin A and D, protein, potassium and magnesium.