Diet Tips

Combining protein and fiber at meals will help you feel fuller longer.

Dairy foods are the biggest source of calcium

Calcium helps build bone and teeth, and also helps nerve cells transmit messages and muscles contract.

Vegetarian sources of iodine include iodized salt and kelp.Iodine is needed for metabolizing food into energy, as well as normal thyroid function.

Eating a variety of plant foods every day, including protein-rich soybeans, beans, whole grains, seeds and nuts provides all the amino acids that we need.

Vitamin B12 is only found naturally in soymilks and breakfast cereals.

Vitamin D sources are fortified foods, such as milk, soymilk and fortified cereals.