10 Tips (for eating wisely)

+  Eat well and Enjoy foods from many cultures

The My Plate website has wealth of information on eating wisely and tracking how well you're doing at following their tips.  One page is a link to the 10 tips nutrition education series.

Here are ideas from tip sheet #31, eating from other cultures - get more details at their website (link below):

1.   Cook with others (it's a fun way to learn)
2.   Blend cultures (fusion foods are all the rage right now)
3.  Add a touch of spice (and less salt) 
4.   Use familiar foods to create exotic dishes (shop at your usual store, or a farmers' market) 
5.   Go with lower sodium numbers (read labels) 
6.   Think about beverages (another place to try new tastes) 
7.   Delight in cultural gatherings (have fun at a local festival) 
8.   Show children what's important (they can learn to cook and learn about their heritage at the same time)
9.   Make smart choices when dining out (every culture has something that's on your diet) 
10.  Remember that all types of food fit (so don't cut out whole groups of food)

http://myplate.gov/healthy-eating-tips/ten-tips.html