Tip 1 : Check the Nutrition Facts label found on many packaged meats to compare Calories, sodium, and saturated fat.
Tip 2 : For a special treat, make homemade ice cream sandwiches using frozen yogurt and peanut butter between graham crackers.
Tip 3 : Cuts of beef with less fat--round steaks, roasts, top loin, top sirloin, and chuck shoulder--are all lean protein food choices.
Tip 4 : Try crunchy vegetables, raw or lightly steamed. They make a great snack or side dish.
Tip 5 : Vary your veggies by including celery, lima beans, or squash in your meals.
Tip 6 : Focus on Fruit! A diet rich in fruits and vegetables may decrease the risk of many chronic diseases. Keep working towards your fruit goal!
Tip 7 : Serve sliced raw vegetables with a yogurt dip to take to a party.
Tip 8 : Top loin pork roast is a lean cut of meat. Serve it sliced, and save the rest for another meal.
Tip 9 : Make a switch to fat-free milk. If you currently drink whole milk, first switch to reduced fat (2%), then low-fat (1%), and then fat-free (skim).
Tip 10 : Get your whole grains by adding brown rice to soup for a hearty meal.
