T.G.I. FRIDAY'S - Food Menu

Tip 1 : Sprinkle cinnamon on sliced apples for a quick and easy cold snack, or try it heated in the microwave for a warm treat.

Tip 2 : Whole grains can be a good source of dietary fiber--choose grains with more fiber for additional health benefits.

Tip 3 : Milk and yogurt have more potassium and are lower in sodium than most cheese. Also, most milk is fortified with vitamin D.

Tip 4 : Try low-fat ricotta instead of cottage cheese--it has more calcium and works great in many recipes that call for cottage cheese.

Tip 5 : Some cheeses have a lot of sodium. Use them in small amounts to add flavor, and omit additional salt.

Tip 6 : Osteoporosis (thinning of bones) can be reduced by routinely eating low-fat or fat-free dairy food --at all ages and stages of life.

Tip 7 : Fruit purees make colorful sauces. Simply crush fresh fruit like strawberries or ripe peaches and serve over waffles or angel food cake.

Tip 8 : Whole milk and regular cheese are higher in saturated fat. Low-fat or fat-free versions have the calcium without the fat.

Tip 9 : Tired of eating plain vegetables? Add slivered almonds or cashews to a vegetable stir-fry.

Tip 10 : Ready-to-eat, whole-grain cereal is a tasty whole grain snack. Check the Nutrition Facts label to find one that is lower in sugar.