Tip 1 : Keep cut-up fruit at eye level in the refrigerator. It will be the first thing you see when you open the door!
Tip 2 : If you get hungry before dinner is served, have a piece of fruit to tide you over.
Tip 3 : Much of the fat in chicken and turkey is in or under the skin. Remove skin and fat for a leaner, healthier meal.
Tip 4 : Add color to salads with baby carrots, shredded red cabbage, or green beans. Include seasonal veggies for variety throughout the year.
Tip 5 : Pack 100% fruit juice for lunches versus soda or other sugar-sweetened beverages.
Tip 6 : Try this pasta idea. Grate zucchini lengthwise and cook with onions, garlic, and a little broth until tender. Add to spaghetti pasta and serve.
Tip 7 : Separate raw meat, poultry, and seafood from other foods in your grocery cart and bags.
Tip 8 : What do whole grains do for you? Whole grains provide many nutrients that are vital for the health and maintenance of our bodies.
Tip 9 : Greek yogurt makes a great substitute for sour cream--it is thick and rich tasting.
Tip 10 : Protein foods include: lean meats, seafood, poultry, eggs, beans and peas, nuts, seeds, and soy products.
