Copper, Cu Rich Foods

Tip 1 : Eat fruit as a between-meal snack instead of other high-Calorie foods.

Tip 2 : Be sure to drain all fat off ground beef after cooking--for less fat and Calories.

Tip 3 : You are more likely to drink what you buy--try to keep fat-free or low-fat milk on hand.

Tip 4 : Rinse fruits under running water before preparing or eating them to remove dirt and microbes on the surface.

Tip 5 : Dairy foods contain a wealth of nutrients. Besides calcium, they also give you vitamin A and D, protein, potassium and magnesium.

Tip 6 : Cook it once, eat twice. Make extra vegetables and save some for later. Use them for a stew, soup, or a pasta dish.

Tip 7 : Keep dried fruits handy. Try dried apricots, bananas, apples, pineapple, cherries, figs, dates, or cranberries.

Tip 8 : Make a smoothie by blending fat-free milk or yogurt with fresh or frozen fruit. Try bananas, peaches, or mixed berries.

Tip 9 : Serve seafood twice a week-it's simple! Make patties with canned salmon, crab, or tuna, or use them on a seafood sandwich.

Tip 10 : Keep frozen blueberries on hand. They make a great topping at breakfast for hot oatmeal, over yogurt or mixed into pancakes!