Lighten up for a change!

If you’re like many people, it’s easy to slip into a groove with your eating habits. Take a good look at your meal plan. You may find you’re recycling the same few dishes over and over again. While it’s good fun to enjoy the old favorites, getting good nutrition depends on eating a variety of foods from each food group. Varying your diet is also a key way to ensure your internal organs get the complex mix of nutrients they need to work at peak efficiency throughout your life.

Refreshing your daily menu is a great opportunity to “go light” for a while, as you reduce your intake of fats and some cuts of meat.

Lighten up at breakfast
For breakfast, you can enjoy these delicious dairy recipes that are light in calories and fat, rich in nutrients and best of all, really satisfying:

Breakfast Quesadilla
Banana and Yogurt Crepes 

Lighten up on lunch
With so much great stuff to do on weekends with family and friends, who wants to spend much time in the kitchen? This nutritious dairy recipe can be made in a flash and enjoyed with family and friends before you head out to the movies, shop at the mall, or tackle a game of touch football.

Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad
Quick Turkey Wrap Sandwich Lunch

Lighten up for dinner
If you’re like most people, looking trim is high on your to-do list. One simple way to lower your fat intake is to choose from the wide selection of low-fat milk, cheese or yogurt products and explore ways to add them to your favorite recipes. To help you get started, here are two easy dairy dinner recipes you can enjoy any time:

Cheese Stuffed Turkey Burgers
Cheesy Rice Bake with Sizzle

By getting 3 delicious servings of low-fat milk, cheese or yogurt a day, you’ll help your body recharge and get ready to face another day.