Reduce Sugar
• Avoid high sugar foods - read labels
for words like high fructose corn syrup, dextrose, sucrose
• Use unsweetened canned fruit or fruit
canned in its own juice.
• Try using less sugar in your favorite
recipes
Reduce Sodium
• Decrease the amount of salt used while
cooking
• Taste foods before you add salt
• Avoid high sodium foods - read the
sodium content on the labels
• Drain and rinse canned vegetables
Increase Fiber
• Eat whole grain breads, cereals, and
pastas
• Eat more raw fruits and vegetables
• Nuts and seeds add fiber, but be aware
of the additional calories