Low Copper, Cu Foods

Tip 1 : Not sure if you will use the whole bag of spinach? Add baby spinach leaves to a stir-fry, pasta sauce, salads, wraps or omelets.

Tip 2 : Top loin pork roast is a lean cut of meat. Serve it sliced, and save the rest for another meal.

Tip 3 : 1 cup cooked pasta or macaroni counts as 2 oz of grains. Use My Plan to find out how many ounces of grains per day you need.

Tip 4 : Whole grains can be a good source of dietary fiber--choose grains with more fiber for additional health benefits.

Tip 5 : Take a walk around the block after dinner. If you are still hungry, have a piece of fruit instead of a rich dessert.

Tip 6 : Give your cooked vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus) a splash of lemon juice. This will keep them looking fresh and tasting great.

Tip 7 : Chowders make a delicious supper dish --make your own with seafood, vegetables, and low-fat milk. Look for recipes online.

Tip 8 : Make dinner once and serve it twice. Roast a larger cut of lean meat. Make a second meal using the ‘planned-over’ meat.

Tip 9 : Include milk as a beverage at meals. Choose fat-free or low-fat milk for less saturated fat and Calories.

Tip 10 : What do whole grains do for you? Whole grains provide many nutrients that are vital for the health and maintenance of our bodies.