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Tip 1 : When making home-made desserts--experiment. Replace half of the white flour with whole-grain flour, or look for whole grain recipes online.
Tip 2 : Three ways to thaw seafood, meat or poultry safely: In the refrigerator; in cold water, changed every 30 minutes; or in the microwave.
Tip 3 : A good way to start your day with dairy is to use fat-free or low-fat milk instead of water to make oatmeal or hot cereal.
Tip 4 : Tired of marinara? For another vegetable-based pasta sauce, try spinach pesto. Look for recipes online.
Tip 5 : Cream, sour cream, and cream cheese are not included in the Dairy Group because they contain little or no calcium.
Tip 6 : Vegetables go well with a dip or dressing. Try low-fat salad dressing with raw broccoli, red and green peppers, celery, or cauliflower.
Tip 7 : Explore the dried fruit section--how about dates, figs, prunes, or dried apricots? They make great snacks!
Tip 8 : For a fun snack--dip a frozen banana in low-fat yogurt and roll it in crushed cereal.
Tip 9 : Visit your favorite breakfast diner and order a veggie omelet to start your day with vegetables.
Tip 10 : Use fat-free evaporated milk in recipes in place of heavy cream for the rich smooth taste without the fat and Calories.