Adjusted Protein Rich Foods

Tip 1 : For dessert, make a sugar-free chocolate or butterscotch pudding with fat-free or low-fat milk. Check online for recipes.

Tip 2 : Peanut butter adds protein to a snack. Try it on apple slices, celery, whole grain crackers, or a small square of dark chocolate.

Tip 3 : Order veggie pizza with toppings like mushrooms, green peppers and onions - ask for extra veggies!

Tip 4 : Can you name four different ways you like to eat tomatoes? Try something new and healthy like tomato pie recipe.

Tip 5 : Make croutons from whole-grain bread to use in salads.

Tip 6 : Replace solid fats with oils, rather than adding oil to the diet. Oils are a concentrated source of Calories, so use oils in small amounts.

Tip 7 : Bring a healthy option to a summer celebration. Offer hot, grilled fruit kabobs or cold and colorful cantaloupe and honeydew skewers.

Tip 8 : Dairy foods provide calcium needed for bone growth and bone health throughout your life.

Tip 9 : Broil or bake chicken breasts marinated in lemon juice, oregano, garlic and oil for Mediterranean style flavor.

Tip 10 : Stews can make a small amount of lean meat or chicken go a long way. Check online for recipes.