Tip 1 : Peanut butter adds protein to a snack. Try it on apple slices, celery, whole grain crackers, or a small square of dark chocolate.
Tip 2 : Make hot sandwiches for supper, with roasted lean pork or beef topped with saut�ed onion and peppers. Top with reduced fat cheese and melt.
Tip 3 : Make a yummy homemade vegetable lasagna. Layer pasta, cooked vegetables, tomato sauce and sprinkle with low-fat cheese. Bake until ready!
Tip 4 : Chowders make a delicious supper dish --make your own with seafood, vegetables, and low-fat milk. Look for recipes online.
Tip 5 : Multi-grain, stone-ground, 100% wheat, cracked wheat, or seven-grain doesn't equal whole-grain. Look for the word "whole"!
Tip 6 : Top slices of angel food cake with blended fresh or frozen strawberries and add a dollop of low-fat yogurt.
Tip 7 : A small amount of lean meat adds great flavor to dishes made with beans or whole grains. Try chicken chili or turkey barley soup.
Tip 8 : For a sweet treat, make a low-fat flan using fat-free evaporated milk. Check online for recipes.
Tip 9 : 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 10 : Try different types of cheese: Cheddar, Swiss, Parmesan, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or ricotta cheese. Look for low-fat versions.
