Tip 1 : Add tuna or shrimp to your salad for a seafood twist!
Tip 2 : 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 3 : Broil or bake chicken breasts marinated in lemon juice, oregano, garlic and oil for Mediterranean style flavor.
Tip 4 : Rinse and rub veggies under running water so that dirt and microbes can't be transferred to the food when peeling and cutting.
Tip 5 : Sunflower and pumpkin seeds, almonds, walnuts and peanuts are all protein foods. Use them in your meals or snacks.
Tip 6 : Make pudding with low-fat milk, and top it with a sprinkle of cinnamon or sliced fruit.
Tip 7 : For a quick and easy casserole, soup, or stir-fry, add frozen vegetables.
Tip 8 : Instead of eating a refined grain, switch it for a whole-grain food and look for one that is higher in fiber.
Tip 9 : Cuts of beef with less fat--round steaks, roasts, top loin, top sirloin, and chuck shoulder--are all lean protein food choices.
Tip 10 : Green bean, broccoli, or spinach casseroles are a quick and easy way to serve vegetables--make them healthier with low-fat ingredients.