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Tip 1 : Keep dried fruits handy. Try dried apricots, bananas, apples, pineapple, cherries, figs, dates, or cranberries.
Tip 2 : A small amount of lean meat adds great flavor to dishes made with beans or whole grains. Try chicken chili or turkey barley soup.
Tip 3 : Shopping tip: Find specials and coupons in your local paper or online for discounts on fresh, frozen, dried or canned fruits.
Tip 4 : In a restaurant, start your meal with a salad packed with veggies, to help control hunger and feel satisfied sooner.
Tip 5 : Add protein to your salads. Try different ingredients like eggs, tuna, grilled shrimp, chickpeas, or black beans.
Tip 6 : Challenge yourself to fit dairy into every meal--milk on your breakfast cereal, yogurt for lunch, milk-based soup at dinner.
Tip 7 : Eat a variety of protein foods. Include beans, peas, nuts, lean meats, poultry, soy products & eggs. Choose seafood twice a week.
Tip 8 : Add tuna or shrimp to your salad for a seafood twist!
Tip 9 : In the Dairy Group, 1 cup = 1 cup milk, yogurt, or fortified soymilk (soy beverage); 1 ½ oz. natural cheese; or 2 oz. processed cheese.
Tip 10 : Chowders make a delicious supper dish --make your own with seafood, vegetables, and low-fat milk. Look for recipes online.
