Vitamin B-6 Rich Foods

Tip 1 : 1 cup cooked pasta or macaroni counts as 2 oz of grains. Use My Plan to find out how many ounces of grains per day you need.

Tip 2 : Make a sweet potato casserole healthier by adding fruits and 100% fruit juice for sweetness instead of brown sugar and marshmallows.

Tip 3 : What’s the issue with whole milk? An 8-oz glass contains about the same amount of saturated fat as 5 strips of bacon.

Tip 4 : Sunflower and pumpkin seeds, almonds, walnuts and peanuts are all protein foods. Use them in your meals or snacks.

Tip 5 : Cream, sour cream, and cream cheese are not included in the Dairy Group because they contain little or no calcium.

Tip 6 : Add veggies to any meal when you are in a hurry. Healthy short cuts include packaged shredded carrots or salads in a bag.

Tip 7 : Add variety to your meals - try vegetarian options, like bean burritos, portabella mushroom burgers, or spinach lasagna.

Tip 8 : Can you name four different ways you like to eat tomatoes? Try something new and healthy like tomato pie recipe.

Tip 9 : What do whole grains do for you? Whole grains provide many nutrients that are vital for the health and maintenance of our bodies.

Tip 10 : Vary your veggies by adding a new vegetable to a different meal each day.