MAKE A COMMITMENT TO IMPROVE YOUR DIET - PART III

You can cut back on starchy foods like potatoes, pasta, etc in soups and casseroles by substituting part of the amount called for with cooked barley, brown rice, etc.  Also use raw oats or cooked barley or cooked brown rice as a substitute for crackers or bread in meatloaf.  If you really prefer bread crumbs in meatballs and meatloaf, be sure you use whole-grain crumbs.  This is another simple change to make that is so easy to make yet so beneficial to you!

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