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Tip 1 : Instead of adding more grains to your daily food plan, replace some refined grains with whole grains.
Tip 2 : Check out the freezer section for seafood. Flash-frozen seafood retains the nutrients and taste of fresh seafood.
Tip 3 : Use low-fat milk to make bread pudding. Check online for recipes.
Tip 4 : Five 100% whole-wheat crackers count as 1 oz of whole grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of whole grains you need each day.
Tip 5 : Be food safe! Cook poultry to 165° F, and chopped or ground beef, lamb, veal, and pork to 160° F.
Tip 6 : People who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate some types of yogurt. Experiment with different types including those made from soy.
Tip 7 : For a great quick and easy way to combine all your favorite vegetables, try a vegetable stir-fry.
Tip 8 : Vary the fruits you choose to get a wider range of nutrients.
Tip 9 : Dairy foods contain a wealth of nutrients. Besides calcium, they also give you vitamin A and D, protein, potassium and magnesium.
Tip 10 : For a special treat, make homemade ice cream sandwiches using frozen yogurt and peanut butter between graham crackers.