Tip 1 : Put rinsed and cut vegetables in a bowl or bag on a shelf in your refrigerator where you can see them.
Tip 2 : Be food safe! Cook poultry to 165° F, and chopped or ground beef, lamb, veal, and pork to 160° F.
Tip 3 : Keep your bones strong! Make the Dairy Group part of your eating routine to help maintain bone mass throughout life.
Tip 4 : Need a snack? Spread peanut butter on apple slices or top frozen yogurt with berries or slices of kiwi fruit.
Tip 5 : Did you know that calcium fortified soymilk (soy beverage) is considered part of the Dairy Group? Its nutrients are very similar to low-fat milk.
Tip 6 : For a fun snack--dip a frozen banana in low-fat yogurt and roll it in crushed cereal.
Tip 7 : Add toasted peanuts or cashews--instead of meat--as the protein food in a vegetable stir-fry.
Tip 8 : Get your whole grains while watching a movie at home - snack on popcorn with little or no salt and butter.
Tip 9 : Grains are divided into 2 subgroups, whole grains and refined grains. Make at least half your grains whole.
Tip 10 : Can you name four different ways you like to eat tomatoes? Try something new and healthy like tomato pie recipe.
