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Tip 1 : Make a smoothie by blending fat-free milk or yogurt with fresh or frozen fruit. Try bananas, peaches, or mixed berries.
Tip 2 : Visit your favorite breakfast diner and order a veggie omelet to start your day with vegetables.
Tip 3 : Make a yummy homemade vegetable lasagna. Layer pasta, cooked vegetables, tomato sauce and sprinkle with low-fat cheese. Bake until ready!
Tip 4 : Focus on Fruit! A diet rich in fruits and vegetables may decrease the risk of many chronic diseases. Keep working towards your fruit goal!
Tip 5 : Create a whole-grain pilaf using a mixture of barley, wild rice, and brown rice. Check online for recipes.
Tip 6 : Keep cut-up fruit at eye level in the refrigerator. It will be the first thing you see when you open the door!
Tip 7 : Tostadas can be made in minutes by topping a toasted tortilla with cooked meat or chicken, beans, lettuce, and salsa.
Tip 8 : For a quick smoothie, try orange juice, non-fat yogurt, and frozen mango slices (or other fruit). Add ice, blend and enjoy!
Tip 9 : Need a snack? Try a whole-grain snack chip, such as baked tortilla chips.
Tip 10 : Not sure if you will use the whole bag of spinach? Add baby spinach leaves to a stir-fry, pasta sauce, salads, wraps or omelets.