Tip 1 : Add tuna or shrimp to your salad for a seafood twist!
Tip 2 : Need to make dinner but have errands to do? Use a slow cooker to make a chicken and vegetable stew with plenty of tomatoes, potatoes and green beans.
Tip 3 : Most vegetables are naturally low in fat, sodium, and Calories, so have them in place of high-Calorie snacks.
Tip 4 : 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 5 : Vegetable or bean soups go towards your daily vegetable target. Choose lower sodium versions.
Tip 6 : Look for the following whole grains listed first on the label’s ingredient list: brown rice, bulgur, graham flour, whole wheat, and oatmeal.
Tip 7 : Great job focusing on dairy! Foods in the Dairy Group provide nutrients such as calcium, potassium, vitamin D, and protein.
Tip 8 : Choose lean ground beef. The label should say at least 92% lean. Look for ground beef that is 92% to 95% lean.
Tip 9 : A regular-size slice of bread counts as 1 oz of grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.
Tip 10 : Sprinkle cinnamon on sliced apples for a quick and easy cold snack, or try it heated in the microwave for a warm treat.