Spices and Herbs

Tip 1 : When storing raw seafood, meat, and poultry, place them below ready-to-eat foods in the refrigerator.

Tip 2 : 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 3 : Visit My Reports to check out your Protein Foods history chart and see how you've been doing with your intake over time.

Tip 4 : Dried fruits make a great snack. They are easy to carry and store well. Just remember 1/2 cup dried fruit counts as 1 cup of fruit.

Tip 5 : Broil or bake chicken breasts marinated in lemon juice, oregano, garlic and oil for Mediterranean style flavor.

Tip 6 : Choose seafood rich in omega-3 fatty acids often, like salmon, Atlantic or Pacific mackerel, Pacific oysters, trout, sardines, and herring.

Tip 7 : Top slices of angel food cake with blended fresh or frozen strawberries and add a dollop of low-fat yogurt.

Tip 8 : Watch for sales on canned and frozen vegetables. Check for low sodium options and stock up on your favorites.

Tip 9 : Try a new recipe and get fruit into your dinner dishes--try chicken with apricots or lentils with apples and dried fruit.

Tip 10 : Make stuffed bell peppers with brown rice and vegetables. Look online for recipes.