Lactose Rich Foods

Tip 1 : Try substituting yogurt for butter or margarine in baked goods to keep them moist and lower in Calories.

Tip 2 : Make the majority of your choices whole or cut-up fruit rather than juice to get fiber.

Tip 3 : Make a main dish salad with thin slices of cooked lean beef and a little crumble of blue cheese on top of salad greens.

Tip 4 : Most vegetables are naturally low in fat, sodium, and Calories, so have them in place of high-Calorie snacks.

Tip 5 : When shopping, head to the produce section first. Buy seasonally available fresh fruit for the best price and flavor.

Tip 6 : Great job focusing on dairy! Foods in the Dairy Group provide nutrients such as calcium, potassium, vitamin D, and protein.

Tip 7 : Don’t want to eliminate all sweets? Try a drizzle of chocolate fudge sauce on a pear, banana, or berries..

Tip 8 : Pack a peanut butter and banana sandwich with a bag of homemade trail mix for lunch.

Tip 9 : Try growing your own vegetables and herbs. You can start small with a few pots on your balcony or deck.

Tip 10 : A small amount of lean meat adds great flavor to dishes made with beans or whole grains. Try chicken chili or turkey barley soup.