Vegetables and Vegetable Products

Tip 1 : Try growing your own vegetables and herbs. You can start small with a few pots on your balcony or deck.

Tip 2 : Use dark leafy greens, like romaine lettuce and spinach, to make salads. Add red and orange veggies for extra color and nutrition!

Tip 3 : For dessert, have a baked apple or a pear, or browse online for another healthy fruit dessert idea.

Tip 4 : Cream, sour cream, and cream cheese are not included in the Dairy Group because they contain little or no calcium.

Tip 5 : Pack a fruit for lunch--tangerines, apples, bananas, or grapes pack well. Small containers of peaches or applesauce are easy and convenient!

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 : Running short on time? Use a microwave to quickly "zap" vegetables. White or sweet potatoes can be baked quickly this way.

Tip 8 : Looking for the best kinds of dairy products to control Calories? Choose fat-free or low-fat milk or yogurt.

Tip 9 : Serve seafood twice a week-it's simple! Make patties with canned salmon, crab, or tuna, or use them on a seafood sandwich.

Tip 10 : Ordering in doesn’t have to mean a meal without vegetables. Order vegetable pizza or vegetable lo mein next time you have dinner delivered.