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Tip 1 : Need dessert for a special treat? Make home-made custards with fat-free milk. Look online for recipes.
Tip 2 : Try substituting yogurt for butter or margarine in baked goods to keep them moist and lower in Calories.
Tip 3 : Add toasted peanuts or cashews--instead of meat--as the protein food in a vegetable stir-fry.
Tip 4 : Visit My Reports to check out your dairy history chart and see how you've been doing with your dairy intake over time.
Tip 5 : Eat a variety of protein foods. Include beans, peas, nuts, lean meats, poultry, soy products & eggs. Choose seafood twice a week.
Tip 6 : Serve an Italian favorite--bruschetta. It can be made with tomatoes, basil and olive oil. Check online for recipes.
Tip 7 : Fat-free milk has the same amount of calcium and other essential nutrients as whole milk, but less fat and Calories.
Tip 8 : Be sure to drain all fat off ground beef after cooking--for less fat and Calories.
Tip 9 : Keep canned fruit (in 100% juice or water) like mandarin oranges on hand for a quick addition to any recipe--check for recipes online.
Tip 10 : Try a rice and beans dish with brown rice or use whole-grain couscous, quinoa, or bulgur instead.