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Tip 1 : Be creative. When apples are abundant--make apple butter, to use in place of jam. Check online for recipes without added sugars.
Tip 2 : Soups and puddings made with fat-free or low-fat milk can help you get the dairy you need.
Tip 3 : Read the ingredients list on food packages. The whole grain should be the first or second ingredient, after water.
Tip 4 : Top loin pork roast is a lean cut of meat. Serve it sliced, and save the rest for another meal.
Tip 5 : When serving chocolate pudding-- top it with sliced strawberries or bananas and chopped nuts.
Tip 6 : Whole-grain pasta is great in baked dishes (lasagna, mac & cheese). Give a taste test and see if anyone can tell the difference.
Tip 7 : Vary your veggies by including beans or peas in mixed dishes such as chili or minestrone soup.
Tip 8 : Broil lean beef cuts--sirloin, top round, or flank steak. Sliced into strips, it’s great on a salad, sandwich or by itself.
Tip 9 : Use dark leafy greens, like romaine lettuce and spinach, to make salads. Add red and orange veggies for extra color and nutrition!
Tip 10 : Get your whole grains by adding brown rice to soup for a hearty meal.