Poultry Products

Tip 1 : Add extra chopped vegetables (tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, or spinach) to store-bought pasta sauces. Simmer until vegetables are tender!

Tip 2 : For dessert, try low-fat yogurt or pudding as a dip for fruits like strawberries or melon balls.

Tip 3 : Calcium is a nutrient of public health concern. You can meet your calcium needs by drinking fat-free milk or eating low-fat yogurt.

Tip 4 : Craving something sweet? Instead of candy try having dried fruits like cranberries, cherries, or raisins.

Tip 5 : Skip or limit the breading on meat, poultry, or fish. Breading adds Calories and can increase the amount of fat soaked up during frying.

Tip 6 : Make your coffee extra tasty--add hot, frothy low-fat milk and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Tip 7 : Dairy foods contain a wealth of nutrients. Besides calcium, they also give you vitamin A and D, protein, potassium and magnesium.

Tip 8 : For breakfast try low-fat or fat-free yogurt. Mix in cereal or fruit for extra flavor, texture and nutrients.

Tip 9 : Craving ice cream? Choose fat-free frozen yogurt instead.

Tip 10 : Peanut butter adds protein to a snack. Try it on apple slices, celery, whole grain crackers, or a small square of dark chocolate.