Caffeine Rich Foods

Tip 1 : Get your whole grains by adding brown rice to soup for a hearty meal.

Tip 2 : Three ways to thaw seafood, meat or poultry safely: In the refrigerator; in cold water, changed every 30 minutes; or in the microwave.

Tip 3 : Broil lean beef cuts--sirloin, top round, or flank steak. Sliced into strips, it�s great on a salad, sandwich or by itself.

Tip 4 : A regular-size slice of bread counts as 1 oz of grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.

Tip 5 : Keep cut-up fruit at eye level in the refrigerator. It will be the first thing you see when you open the door!

Tip 6 : For a quick and easy casserole, soup, or stir-fry, add frozen vegetables.

Tip 7 : Be food safe! Cook whole cuts of beef, lamb, veal, and pork to 145�F. Let meat rest at least 3 minutes before carving or eating.

Tip 8 : Rinse and rub veggies under running water so that dirt and microbes can't be transferred to the food when peeling and cutting.

Tip 9 : Make a mini pizza using a portabella mushroom for the crust. Top with tomato sauce, veggies, and low-fat mozzarella cheese, and broil.

Tip 10 : Eat fruit as a between-meal snack instead of other high-Calorie foods.