Smart Balance Foods - Food Menu

Tip 1 : Baking or grilling seafood high in omega-3s--like salmon, trout, Atlantic & Pacific mackerel, and herring--makes a quick and easy dinner.

Tip 2 : Replacing sour cream with low-fat yogurt in recipes will reduce the Calories and add calcium.

Tip 3 : If you are lactose intolerant--try lactose-free milk or calcium-fortified soymilk (soy beverage).

Tip 4 : Order veggie pizza with toppings like mushrooms, green peppers and onions - ask for extra veggies!

Tip 5 : Make a smoothie by blending fat-free milk or yogurt with fresh or frozen fruit. Try bananas, peaches, or mixed berries.

Tip 6 : Visit My Reports to check out your dairy history chart and see how you've been doing with your dairy intake over time.

Tip 7 : Use fruit in your holiday stuffing--try apples, cranberries, raisins, or prunes. Check online for recipes.

Tip 8 : Search for recipes online to make some of your favorite vegetables.

Tip 9 : For a special treat, make homemade ice cream sandwiches using frozen yogurt and peanut butter between graham crackers.

Tip 10 : When eating out, choose something at each meal that includes vegetables, such as a stir-fry, kebobs, or vegetable fajitas.