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Tip 1 : Green bean, broccoli, or spinach casseroles are a quick and easy way to serve vegetables--make them healthier with low-fat ingredients.
Tip 2 : Buy vegetables that are easy to prepare. Pick up pre-washed bags of salad greens, baby carrots or celery sticks.
Tip 3 : Pack 100% fruit juice for lunches versus soda or other sugar-sweetened beverages.
Tip 4 : Use fat-free evaporated milk in recipes in place of heavy cream for the rich smooth taste without the fat and Calories.
Tip 5 : A chicken salad with chicken breast chunks, Romaine lettuce, veggies, and a vinaigrette makes a great lunch or dinner.
Tip 6 : Great job focusing on dairy! Foods in the Dairy Group provide nutrients such as calcium, potassium, vitamin D, and protein.
Tip 7 : Select vegetables with more potassium, such as beet greens, lima beans, spinach, and lentils.
Tip 8 : Try mixing different textures of fruits. For example, apples are crunchy, bananas are smooth and creamy, and oranges are juicy.
Tip 9 : Search for recipes online to make some of your favorite vegetables.
Tip 10 : Keep canned fruit (in 100% juice or water) like mandarin oranges on hand for a quick addition to any recipe--check for recipes online.