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Tip 1 : Keep cut-up fruit at eye level in the refrigerator. It will be the first thing you see when you open the door!
Tip 2 : Don't know what to do with leftovers? Puree roasted vegetables with chicken stock to make a hearty and flavorful soup.
Tip 3 : When eating out, choose something at each meal that includes vegetables, such as a stir-fry, kebobs, or vegetable fajitas.
Tip 4 : While shopping, load up on packages of frozen vegetables. They cook in minutes with little preparation.
Tip 5 : What could you do with radishes? Roast with other vegetables or eat raw on top of a salad for a spicy and crunchy texture.
Tip 6 : Grains are divided into 2 subgroups, whole grains and refined grains. Make at least half your grains whole.
Tip 7 : 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 8 : 1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal (such as flakes) counts as 1 oz of grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.
Tip 9 : Some cheeses have a lot of sodium. Use them in small amounts to add flavor, and omit additional salt.
Tip 10 : Make it easier to include plenty of vegetables in your day by always having them on hand--fresh, frozen, and canned (choose no-salt-added).