Tip 1 : To see if you're getting the right amount of protein foods each day, go to My Reports to see how you measure up.
Tip 2 : Add protein to your salads. Try different ingredients like eggs, tuna, grilled shrimp, chickpeas, or black beans.
Tip 3 : Make a switch to fat-free milk. If you currently drink whole milk, first switch to reduced fat (2%), then low-fat (1%), and then fat-free (skim).
Tip 4 : Beans can be the basis for many dishes. Slow cook them with other vegetables and seasonings for low-cost, nutrient-packed meals.
Tip 5 : Introduce whole grains bit by bit. Mix whole-grain cereal into your favorite cereal. Increase the whole grain amount slowly.
Tip 6 : Instead of adding more grains to your daily food plan, replace some refined grains with whole grains.
Tip 7 : Many lean cuts of meat need long, slow moist cooking--invest in a slow cooker for melt-in-your mouth meats without too much fat.
Tip 8 : Broil lean beef cuts--sirloin, top round, or flank steak. Sliced into strips, it’s great on a salad, sandwich or by itself.
Tip 9 : Keep canned fruit (in 100% juice or water) like mandarin oranges on hand for a quick addition to any recipe--check for recipes online.
Tip 10 : Protein foods include: lean meats, seafood, poultry, eggs, beans and peas, nuts, seeds, and soy products.
