Copper, Cu Rich Foods

Tip 1 : Learn to love beans! Try black bean enchiladas, white bean spread or edamame (green soybeans).

Tip 2 : Avoiding milk because you are lactose intolerant? Get the health benefits of milk by selecting lactose-free dairy products.

Tip 3 : Cook your oatmeal or other hot cereal in fat-free or low-fat milk instead of water.

Tip 4 : Can you name four different ways you like to eat tomatoes? Try something new and healthy like tomato pie recipe.

Tip 5 : Try crunchy vegetables, raw or lightly steamed. They make a great snack or side dish.

Tip 6 : Eat seafood in place of meat or poultry twice a week. Include some seafood high in omega-3s like salmon, trout, and herring.

Tip 7 : Shopping tip: Find specials and coupons in your local paper or online for discounts on low-fat or fat-free dairy foods.

Tip 8 : Flavored milk has Calories from added sugars--try flavoring your plain low-fat milk with cocoa powder or vanilla extract.

Tip 9 : Instead of adding more grains to your daily food plan, replace some refined grains with whole grains.

Tip 10 : Breakfast cereal can be a great way to add fiber to your morning. Just be careful when choosing cereal, many contain added sugars!