Campesterol Rich Foods

Tip 1 : To meet your fruit goal--keep fresh fruit rinsed and where you can see it. Reach for a piece when you need a snack.

Tip 2 : Replace refined grains with whole grains. Buy whole-grain versions of foods like bread or pasta.

Tip 3 : Use whole grains in mixed dishes, such as barley in vegetable soup or bulgur wheat in casseroles.

Tip 4 : Add non-fat powdered milk to casseroles, soups or pasta dishes to get added calcium.

Tip 5 : Craving ice cream? Choose fat-free frozen yogurt instead.

Tip 6 : Watch for sales on canned and frozen vegetables. Check for low sodium options and stock up on your favorites.

Tip 7 : Popcorn is a whole grain! Pop a bag of low-fat or fat-free popcorn for a healthier snack. 3 cups equals 1 oz of grains.

Tip 8 : Try low-fat ricotta instead of cottage cheese--it has more calcium and works great in many recipes that call for cottage cheese.

Tip 9 : Vary your veggies by including beans or peas in mixed dishes such as chili or minestrone soup.

Tip 10 : Peanut butter adds protein to a snack. Try it on apple slices, celery, whole grain crackers, or a small square of dark chocolate.