Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Tips for making wise choices

* Include milk as a beverage at meals. Choose fat-free or low-fat milk.
* If you usually drink whole milk, switch gradually to fat-free milk, to lower saturated fat and calories. Try reduced fat (2%), then low-fat (1%), and finally fat-free (skim).
* If you drink cappuccinos or lattes—ask for them with fat-free (skim) milk.
* Add fat-free or low-fat milk instead of water to oatmeal and hot cereals
* Use milk products as dipUse fat-free or low-fat milk when making condensed cream soups (such as cream of tomato).
* Have fat-free or low-fat yogurt as a snack.
* Make a dip for fruits or vegetables from yogurt.
* Make fruit-yogurt smoothies in the blender.
* For dessert, make chocolate or butterscotch pudding with fat-free or low-fat milk.
* Top cut-up fruit with flavored yogurt for a quick dessert.
* Top casseroles, soups, stews, or vegetables with shredded low-fat cheese.
* Top a baked potato with fat-free or low-fat yogurt.

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