Fruits and Fruit Juices

Tip 1 : Add fruit to your brunch for additional color and flavor: sliced fruit or berries make a great topping on low-fat yogurt.

Tip 2 : What’s the issue with whole milk? An 8-oz glass contains about the same amount of saturated fat as 5 strips of bacon.

Tip 3 : Whole milk and regular cheese are higher in saturated fat. Low-fat or fat-free versions have the calcium without the fat.

Tip 4 : To meet your fruit goal--keep fresh fruit rinsed and where you can see it. Reach for a piece when you need a snack.

Tip 5 : For a sweet treat, make a low-fat flan using fat-free evaporated milk. Check online for recipes.

Tip 6 : Make a breakfast-on-the-go smoothie by blending fat-free yogurt or milk with vanilla extract and a frozen banana.

Tip 7 : Watch for sales on canned and frozen vegetables. Check for low sodium options and stock up on your favorites.

Tip 8 : Buy fresh, seasonal vegetables. They cost less and are more likely to be at their peak flavor.

Tip 9 : For a fun snack--dip a frozen banana in low-fat yogurt and roll it in crushed cereal.

Tip 10 : Not all protein foods come from animals. Vegetarian options include beans, peas, nuts, nut butters, seeds, and soy products.