Tip 1 : Combine plain yogurt with your favorite low-fat salad dressing for a different veggie dip.
Tip 2 : Great job focusing on dairy! Foods in the Dairy Group provide nutrients such as calcium, potassium, vitamin D, and protein.
Tip 3 : For a sweet treat, make a low-fat flan using fat-free evaporated milk. Check online for recipes.
Tip 4 : Buy fresh, seasonal vegetables. They cost less and are more likely to be at their peak flavor.
Tip 5 : What could you do with radishes? Roast with other vegetables or eat raw on top of a salad for a spicy and crunchy texture.
Tip 6 : Vegetables can be an easy part of picnics. Serve a bowl of raw veggies with a low-Calorie dip along with sandwiches.
Tip 7 : 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.
Tip 8 : Eat fruit as a between-meal snack instead of other high-Calorie foods.
Tip 9 : 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 10 : Separate raw meat, poultry, and seafood from other foods in your grocery cart and bags.
