Restaurant Foods

Tip 1 : Choose soft margarines with zero trans fats made from liquid vegetable oil, rather than stick margarine or butter

Tip 2 : Make fresh fruit snow cones using berries, pineapple, or other fruits. Check online for recipes.

Tip 3 : Make twice-baked sweet potatoes using ricotta or other low-fat cheeses in place of sour cream or cream cheese.

Tip 4 : Make mini pizzas with open face whole-wheat English muffins. Top with sauce, veggies and low-fat cheese for a tasty treat!

Tip 5 : Fruit yogurt can contain added sugars--try mixing fresh fruit into plain yogurt instead.

Tip 6 : To meet your fruit goal--keep fresh fruit rinsed and where you can see it. Reach for a piece when you need a snack.

Tip 7 : Make fruit kabobs using pineapple chunks, bananas, grapes, and berries. Use yogurt as a sauce for your fruity snack or side dish.

Tip 8 : Vary the fruits you choose to get a wider range of nutrients.

Tip 9 : To thicken stews and soups use pureed, cooked vegetables such as carrots, onions or potatoes.

Tip 10 : Going out--think ethnic. Indian, Thai and Chinese dishes offer lots of yummy vegetable options.