Tip 1 : Puree your leftover roasted tomatoes and make an easy homemade soup. Check out recipes online for ingredients you'll need.
Tip 2 : 1 Kaiser roll (about 3.5 inches across) counts as 2.5 oz of grains. Use My Plan to find out how many ounces of grains per day you need.
Tip 3 : Tired of eating plain vegetables? Add slivered almonds or cashews to a vegetable stir-fry.
Tip 4 : Calcium is a nutrient of public health concern. You can meet your calcium needs by drinking fat-free milk or eating low-fat yogurt.
Tip 5 : Make each meal colorful by adding red, green, yellow, or orange vegetables to your plate.
Tip 6 : Make a switch to fat-free milk. If you currently drink whole milk, first switch to reduced fat (2%), then low-fat (1%), and then fat-free (skim).
Tip 7 : Add pureed vegetables, like carrots, sweet potatoes, and beans to soup for a thicker, heartier texture.
Tip 8 : Looking for a fast, fruity snack? Make a smoothie by blending plain yogurt with your favorite fruit. Freeze fruit first or add ice.
Tip 9 : Try baked sweet potato fries instead of regular fries. Look for recipes online.
Tip 10 : Read the ingredients list on food packages. The whole grain should be the first or second ingredient, after water.
