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Tip 1 : Check the Nutrition Facts label found on many packaged meats to compare Calories, sodium, and saturated fat.
Tip 2 : Cream of tomato soup made with fat-free milk is a delicious way to get your vegetables and dairy.
Tip 3 : Order veggie pizza with toppings like mushrooms, green peppers and onions - ask for extra veggies!
Tip 4 : A regular-size slice of bread counts as 1 oz of grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.
Tip 5 : For variety in your protein foods at breakfast, try hard cooked eggs, soy-based sausage, or peanut butter on toast.
Tip 6 : Looking for a new way to eat Brussels sprouts? They can be boiled, saut�ed, or oven roasted to go along with any meal.
Tip 7 : Plunge asparagus quickly into boiling water to blanch--then add to a pasta salad or serve as a side dish.
Tip 8 : Try growing your own vegetables and herbs. You can start small with a few pots on your balcony or deck.
Tip 9 : Here�s a fun game to keep you focused on your veggies--how many red/orange vegetables can you name in 10 seconds? Eat one today!
Tip 10 : Include milk as a beverage at meals. Choose fat-free or low-fat milk for less saturated fat and Calories.