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Tip 1 : Read the ingredients list on food packages. The whole grain should be the first or second ingredient, after water.
Tip 2 : Keep frozen blueberries on hand. They make a great topping at breakfast for hot oatmeal, over yogurt or mixed into pancakes!
Tip 3 : Make a healthier quiche by using low-fat milk and reduced-fat cheese in your recipe.
Tip 4 : Sunflower and pumpkin seeds, almonds, walnuts and peanuts are all protein foods. Use them in your meals or snacks.
Tip 5 : Green bean, broccoli, or spinach casseroles are a quick and easy way to serve vegetables--make them healthier with low-fat ingredients.
Tip 6 : Love cheesy mashed potatoes? Look for low-fat cheese blends or part-skim ricotta--to whip into your creation.
Tip 7 : Cut the Calories but keep all the calcium--switch from whole (150 Calories) to low-fat (100 Calories) or fat-free (80 Calories) milk.
Tip 8 : Whole grains are great in mixed dishes. Try using brown rice in a casserole, or quinoa in a salad.
Tip 9 : Grains are divided into 2 subgroups, whole grains and refined grains. Make at least half your grains whole.
Tip 10 : Craving ice cream? Choose fat-free frozen yogurt instead.