Lactose Rich Foods

Tip 1 : When making home-made desserts--experiment. Replace half of the white flour with whole-grain flour, or look for whole grain recipes online.

Tip 2 : Rinse fruits under running water before preparing or eating them to remove dirt and microbes on the surface.

Tip 3 : Craving something sweet? Instead of candy try having dried fruits like cranberries, cherries, or raisins.

Tip 4 : Enjoy preparing chicken in different ways. You can roast, stew, sauté, broil or bake it for a variety of dishes.

Tip 5 : Love cheesy mashed potatoes? Look for low-fat cheese blends or part-skim ricotta--to whip into your creation.

Tip 6 : For dessert, try low-fat yogurt or pudding as a dip for fruits like strawberries or melon balls.

Tip 7 : Add veggies to any meal when you are in a hurry. Healthy short cuts include packaged shredded carrots or salads in a bag.

Tip 8 : Most fruits are naturally low in fat, sodium, and Calories, so have fruit in place of high-Calorie desserts.

Tip 9 : Keep vegetables separate from raw meat, poultry, and seafood while shopping, storing, and preparing.

Tip 10 : What’s not part of the Dairy Group? Foods made from milk that have little or no calcium like cream cheese, cream, and butter.