Beta-sitosterol Rich Foods

Tip 1 : Jazz up your vegetables with low-fat dressings or dips. Try hummus or a bean spread as a dip for veggies.

Tip 2 : 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 3 : Choose dark green vegetables like Swiss chard, spinach, and broccoli. They are high in nutrients and low in Calories.

Tip 4 : Eat seasonally! Checking what vegetables are in season in your area can help save money and support your local farmers.

Tip 5 : Choose unsalted nuts as a snack, on salads, or in main dishes. Use nuts to replace, not add to, other protein foods.

Tip 6 : Keep vegetables separate from raw meat, poultry, and seafood while shopping, storing, and preparing.

Tip 7 : Applesauce isn't just for snacks! Use it in place of some oil when baking. Experiment--replace some oil with the same amount of applesauce!

Tip 8 : Need a healthier dessert? Try baked fruit desserts. Check online for recipes that have little added sugars or solid fats.

Tip 9 : Veggie sushi is an easy way to add some vegetables. Order sushi rolls with cucumbers, mushrooms, asparagus, and/or carrots.

Tip 10 : Rinse fruits under running water before preparing or eating them to remove dirt and microbes on the surface.