Merisant Company - Food Menu

Tip 1 : Roasted pork tenderloin goes well with fruit. Serve with a fruit salad or a fruit salsa.

Tip 2 : Add fruit like sliced apples, pears, or a few berries to your salad bowl.

Tip 3 : 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 4 : Vegetables go well with a dip or dressing. Try low-fat salad dressing with raw broccoli, red and green peppers, celery, or cauliflower.

Tip 5 : Every day is a new day to meet your fruit goal! By keeping up the good work, it can become a habit.

Tip 6 : Make a main dish salad with thin slices of cooked lean beef and a little crumble of blue cheese on top of salad greens.

Tip 7 : Vary your protein choices at a barbecue. Try bean burgers, soy hot dogs, or grilled tofu. Use a low-salt marinade to add flavor.

Tip 8 : People who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate some types of yogurt. Experiment with different types including those made from soy.

Tip 9 : To get some extra dairy, add some shredded low-fat cheese to tuna casserole.

Tip 10 : Switch it up. Make vegetables your main-dish by topping a salad with your choice of a protein food.