Tip 1 : Even if you don�t eat the peel, rinse and rub fruit under running water before peeling or cutting so that dirt and microbes don�t transfer.
Tip 2 : Make the majority of your choices whole or cut-up fruit rather than juice to get fiber.
Tip 3 : Roasted pork tenderloin goes well with fruit. Serve with a fruit salad or a fruit salsa.
Tip 4 : In a restaurant, start your meal with a salad packed with veggies, to help control hunger and feel satisfied sooner.
Tip 5 : Cream of tomato soup made with fat-free milk is a delicious way to get your vegetables and dairy.
Tip 6 : Add toasted peanuts or cashews--instead of meat--as the protein food in a vegetable stir-fry.
Tip 7 : Mix whole-grain cereal with unsalted nuts and dried fruit for a great afternoon snack.
Tip 8 : Make a switch to fat-free milk. If you currently drink whole milk, first switch to reduced fat (2%), then low-fat (1%), and then fat-free (skim).
Tip 9 : Most fruits are naturally low in fat, sodium, and Calories, so have fruit in place of high-Calorie desserts.
Tip 10 : Green bean, broccoli, or spinach casseroles are a quick and easy way to serve vegetables--make them healthier with low-fat ingredients.
