Glucose (dextrose) Rich Foods

Tip 1 : Make your own watermelon ice-it's a nice refreshment on a hot day. Check online for recipes.

Tip 2 : Stews can make a small amount of lean meat or chicken go a long way. Check online for recipes.

Tip 3 : Top your salad with a hard cooked egg to add protein and other nutrients.

Tip 4 : Vary your veggies by munching on cucumbers, broccoli, or red and green peppers instead of chips when you have a sandwich at lunch.

Tip 5 : Need a snack? Try a whole-grain snack chip, such as baked tortilla chips.

Tip 6 : Introduce whole grains bit by bit. Mix whole-grain cereal into your favorite cereal. Increase the whole grain amount slowly.

Tip 7 : To thicken stews and soups use pureed, cooked vegetables such as carrots, onions or potatoes.

Tip 8 : Great job focusing on dairy! Foods in the Dairy Group provide nutrients such as calcium, potassium, vitamin D, and protein.

Tip 9 : Fruit yogurt can contain added sugars--try mixing fresh fruit into plain yogurt instead.

Tip 10 : Enjoy eggs as your protein food choice--up to one a day, on average, doesn't raise blood cholesterol levels!