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Tip 1 : Watch for sales on canned and frozen vegetables. Check for low sodium options and stock up on your favorites.
Tip 2 : Choose soft margarines with zero trans fats made from liquid vegetable oil, rather than stick margarine or butter
Tip 3 : Choose dark green vegetables like Swiss chard, spinach, and broccoli. They are high in nutrients and low in Calories.
Tip 4 : Choose fat-free or low-fat milk as your beverage at meals for an easy way to get calcium.
Tip 5 : Does your produce keep going bad before you can eat it? Try frozen vegetables instead--they offer the same nutritional value.
Tip 6 : Cook it once, eat twice. Make extra vegetables and save some for later. Use them for a stew, soup, or a pasta dish.
Tip 7 : Sunflower and pumpkin seeds, almonds, walnuts and peanuts are all protein foods. Use them in your meals or snacks.
Tip 8 : Make hot sandwiches for supper, with roasted lean pork or beef topped with sautéed onion and peppers. Top with reduced fat cheese and melt.
Tip 9 : Try making a sandwich with 100% whole-wheat pita bread, whole-grain tortillas, or whole-wheat wraps!
Tip 10 : Choosing whole grains that are higher in fiber may help reduce constipation. They also may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.