Smart Balance Foods - Food Menu

Tip 1 : For hamburger patties, meatloaf, or as an ingredient for casseroles, look for lean or extra-lean ground meat.

Tip 2 : Add pureed vegetables, like carrots, sweet potatoes, and beans to soup for a thicker, heartier texture.

Tip 3 : Be creative. When apples are abundant--make apple butter, to use in place of jam. Check online for recipes without added sugars.

Tip 4 : Add fruit like pineapple or fresh chunks of peaches to vegetable and meat kabobs.

Tip 5 : Make your own cheese spread for crackers--try low-fat ricotta blended with herbs such as oregano, dill, & chopped green onions.

Tip 6 : Need a dip for your fruit? Mix plain yogurt with a dash of vanilla, or add your favorite spice, like cinnamon, for a new flavor.

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

Tip 8 : Select lean choices--like turkey, roast beef, or chicken breast--for sandwiches instead of meats with more fat, like bologna or salami.

Tip 9 : Peanut butter adds protein to a snack. Try it on apple slices, celery, whole grain crackers, or a small square of dark chocolate.

Tip 10 : Visit My Reports to check out your dairy history chart and see how you've been doing with your dairy intake over time.