Medindia » Nutrition Data » Poultry Products
Tip 1 : Beans can be the basis for many dishes. Slow cook them with other vegetables and seasonings for low-cost, nutrient-packed meals.
Tip 2 : Ordering in doesn’t have to mean a meal without vegetables. Order vegetable pizza or vegetable lo mein next time you have dinner delivered.
Tip 3 : Rather than buying a vegetable pizza from a restaurant or a store, try sprucing up a cheese pizza with your favorite vegetables.
Tip 4 : Most fruits are naturally low in fat, sodium, and Calories, so have fruit in place of high-Calorie desserts.
Tip 5 : Three ways to thaw seafood, meat or poultry safely: In the refrigerator; in cold water, changed every 30 minutes; or in the microwave.
Tip 6 : Shopping tip: Find specials and coupons in your local paper or online for discounts on low-fat or fat-free dairy foods.
Tip 7 : Corn is a great and affordable vegetable to cook all year long. Buy it fresh, frozen, or canned!
Tip 8 : Instead of adding more grains to your daily food plan, replace some refined grains with whole grains.
Tip 9 : Choose 100% fruit juice when drinking juice, but eat whole or cut-up fruit more often.
Tip 10 : Instead of high fat pasta sauces like alfredo, try part-skim ricotta mixed with pesto for a creamy sauce.
