Low Campesterol Foods

Tip 1 : What do whole grains do for you? Whole grains provide many nutrients that are vital for the health and maintenance of our bodies.

Tip 2 : 1/2 cup of oatmeal counts as 1 oz of whole grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.

Tip 3 : Broil or bake chicken breasts marinated in lemon juice, oregano, garlic and oil for Mediterranean style flavor.

Tip 4 : Make twice-baked sweet potatoes using ricotta or other low-fat cheeses in place of sour cream or cream cheese.

Tip 5 : Dried fruits make a great snack. They are easy to carry and store well. Just remember 1/2 cup dried fruit counts as 1 cup of fruit.

Tip 6 : Did you know there are over 100 varieties of squash? Check online for a new recipe today.

Tip 7 : Fruit is a very handy, ready-to-go food. Many kinds can be eaten with little to no preparation other than rinsing.

Tip 8 : When storing raw seafood, meat, and poultry, place them below ready-to-eat foods in the refrigerator.

Tip 9 : Check the Calories on dairy product labels. Choose the lower Calorie versions--those that are low-fat or fat-free, without added sugars.

Tip 10 : Dairy foods can reduce the risk of low bone mass or osteoporosis--so keep eating them throughout your life.