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Tip 1 : Read the Nutrition Facts label when buying cheese--compare the saturated fat and sodium content and choose the one with the lowest amounts.
Tip 2 : 1/2 cup of brown rice counts as 1 oz of whole grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.
Tip 3 : Drizzle melted dark chocolate on your favorite berries for a special treat!
Tip 4 : Try a new fruit this week--visit an ethnic supermarket and buy something you haven't tried before.
Tip 5 : Try a rice and beans dish with brown rice or use whole-grain couscous, quinoa, or bulgur instead.
Tip 6 : Can you make hummus? Blend canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), garlic, olive oil, lemon juice & tahini (sesame seed paste). Enjoy!
Tip 7 : If you get hungry before dinner is served, have a piece of fruit to tide you over.
Tip 8 : For dessert, try low-fat yogurt or pudding as a dip for fruits like strawberries or melon balls.
Tip 9 : Jazz up raw vegetables with hummus dip or bean spread.
Tip 10 : Learn to love beans! Try black bean enchiladas, white bean spread or edamame (green soybeans).