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Tip 1 : Stews can make a small amount of lean meat or chicken go a long way. Check online for recipes.
Tip 2 : For lean protein food choices, select boneless skinless chicken breasts, turkey cutlets, lean beef or pork cuts, or seafood.
Tip 3 : Whole grains are great in mixed dishes. Try using brown rice in a casserole, or quinoa in a salad.
Tip 4 : When getting fast food, order salad as your main dish or substitute a side salad for fries--ask for dressing on the side.
Tip 5 : Some whole grains are a good source of fiber. Look for breads that have at least 3 grams of fiber per serving on the Nutrition Facts label.
Tip 6 : Sprinkle fiber rich, whole-grain cereal on top of low-fat yogurt for a snack.
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 half your grains whole! This includes rice, bread, crackers, cereal, popcorn--look for the word "whole" on the ingredients list!
Tip 9 : Visit My Reports to check out your dairy history chart and see how you've been doing with your dairy intake over time.
Tip 10 : Dairy foods contain a wealth of nutrients. Besides calcium, they also give you vitamin A and D, protein, potassium and magnesium.