Protein-Rich Foods

Tip 1 : Every day is a new day to meet your fruit goal! By keeping up the good work, it can become a habit.

Tip 2 : Tostadas can be made in minutes by topping a toasted tortilla with cooked meat or chicken, beans, lettuce, and salsa.

Tip 3 : Beans and peas, like lentils, pintos, and split peas, are protein foods that are naturally low in fat. They make great side or main dishes.

Tip 4 : Enjoy preparing foods in different ways. You can steam, grill, stir-fry, roast or stew your vegetables for a change in texture and flavor.

Tip 5 : Avoiding milk because you are lactose intolerant? Get the health benefits of milk by selecting lactose-free dairy products.

Tip 6 : Need a healthier dessert? Try baked fruit desserts. Check online for recipes that have little added sugars or solid fats.

Tip 7 : Select vegetables with more potassium, such as sweet potatoes, white potatoes, white beans, tomato products (paste, sauce, and juice).

Tip 8 : Use whole grains in mixed dishes, such as barley in vegetable soup or bulgur wheat in casseroles.

Tip 9 : For hamburger patties, meatloaf, or as an ingredient for casseroles, look for lean or extra-lean ground meat.

Tip 10 : Brown rice is a great side dish. Try different ways of flavoring your rice dish. Look online for recipes.