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Tip 1 : 1/2 cup of brown rice counts as 1 oz of whole grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.
Tip 2 : Keep up the good work! Fruits are an important part of your everyday meals and snacks.
Tip 3 : Mix whole-grain cereal with unsalted nuts and dried fruit for a great afternoon snack.
Tip 4 : Make beans and peas part of your meals often; try chili with kidney or pinto beans, lentil soup, or baked beans.
Tip 5 : When getting fast food, order salad as your main dish or substitute a side salad for fries--ask for dressing on the side.
Tip 6 : Keep vegetables separate from raw meat, poultry, and seafood while shopping, storing, and preparing.
Tip 7 : What�s not part of the Dairy Group? Foods made from milk that have little or no calcium like cream cheese, cream, and butter.
Tip 8 : Great job focusing on dairy! Foods in the Dairy Group provide nutrients such as calcium, potassium, vitamin D, and protein.
Tip 9 : Going out--think ethnic. Indian, Thai and Chinese dishes offer lots of yummy vegetable options.
Tip 10 : To thicken stews and soups use pureed, cooked vegetables such as carrots, onions or potatoes.