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Tip 1 : For dessert, make a sugar-free chocolate or butterscotch pudding with fat-free or low-fat milk. Check online for recipes.
Tip 2 : Make mini pizzas with open face whole-wheat English muffins. Top with sauce, veggies and low-fat cheese for a tasty treat!
Tip 3 : Look for the following whole grains listed first on the label�s ingredient list: brown rice, bulgur, graham flour, whole wheat, and oatmeal.
Tip 4 : Give your cooked vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus) a splash of lemon juice. This will keep them looking fresh and tasting great.
Tip 5 : Create a whole-grain pilaf using a mixture of barley, wild rice, and brown rice. Check online for recipes.
Tip 6 : Use vegetable oils (olive, canola, corn, soybean, peanut, safflower, sunflower) rather than solid fats (butter, shortening).
Tip 7 : Get your vegetables while eating out. Request extra vegetables on your sandwich or wrap to boost your daily intake.
Tip 8 : Keep fruits separate from raw meat, poultry, and seafood while shopping, storing, and preparing.
Tip 9 : Fruit and plain low-fat yogurt go great together. Enjoy them for breakfast or as a snack.
Tip 10 : Grains are divided into 2 subgroups, whole grains and refined grains. Make at least half your grains whole.