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Tip 1 : Ordering in doesn’t have to mean a meal without vegetables. Order vegetable pizza or vegetable lo mein next time you have dinner delivered.
Tip 2 : Is your fresh fruit salad turning brown? Mix in acidic fruits like oranges or pineapple (or lemon juice) to keep fruit looking fresh.
Tip 3 : Going out--think ethnic. Indian, Thai and Chinese dishes offer lots of yummy vegetable options.
Tip 4 : To see if you're getting the right amount of protein foods each day, go to My Reports to see how you measure up.
Tip 5 : To get calcium at lunch, use low-fat cheese on your sandwich.
Tip 6 : If you get hungry before dinner is served, have a piece of fruit to tide you over.
Tip 7 : Grill vegetable kabobs as part of a barbecue meal. Try tomatoes, mushrooms, green peppers, and onions.
Tip 8 : Five 100% whole-wheat crackers count as 1 oz of whole grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of whole grains you need each day.
Tip 9 : Add spinach and carrots to any soup, stew, or chili for added nutrients.
Tip 10 : Dried fruits make a great snack. They are easy to carry and store well. Just remember 1/2 cup dried fruit counts as 1 cup of fruit.