Sausages and Luncheon Meats

Tip 1 : Don’t forget to eat your greens! Collards, Swiss chard, mustard greens, kale, and broccoli rabe are tasty side dishes.

Tip 2 : People who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate some types of yogurt. Experiment with different types including those made from soy.

Tip 3 : For less cholesterol-replace some egg yolks with egg whites. Two egg whites = 1 whole egg.

Tip 4 : Five 100% whole-wheat crackers count as 1 oz of whole grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of whole grains you need each day.

Tip 5 : Choose lean ground beef. The label should say at least 92% lean. Look for ground beef that is 92% to 95% lean.

Tip 6 : Ready-to-eat, whole-grain cereal is a tasty whole grain snack. Check the Nutrition Facts label to find one that is lower in sugar.

Tip 7 : When choosing a whole grain product don't be fooled by the product's advertising. Look for "whole grain" in the ingredients list.

Tip 8 : For lean protein food choices, select boneless skinless chicken breasts, turkey cutlets, lean beef or pork cuts, or seafood.

Tip 9 : What’s not part of the Dairy Group? Foods made from milk that have little or no calcium like cream cheese, cream, and butter.

Tip 10 : Chicken and white bean chili is a tasty way to combine protein foods with a great flavor and bounty of nutrients.