Easy Tips for Better Nutrition
What would you do if there were a secret food you could eat that could make you live longer and healthier? Maybe you already know there really is such a food: It’s fruits and vegetables!
Here are some fun ways to work fruits and veggies into your day! Nutrition tips:
- At breakfast have a bowl of low-fat cereal with sliced apples, berries, or bananas. Add bell peppers, broccoli, or mushrooms to an omelet.
- Have fruit as a mid-morning snack. Keep a bowl of fruit or raisins nearby. Try bell pepper strips and broccoli with low-fat ranch dip.
- On a pizza ask for mushrooms, peppers, and onions. Ask for less cheese.
- Soup season is coming! Select tomato or vegetable soups.
- Order salads or stir-fried vegetables when eating out.
- For a treat, try a fruit smoothie with whole fruit, ice cubes, and low-fat yogurt.
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