Tip 1 : Not sure if you will use the whole bag of spinach? Add baby spinach leaves to a stir-fry, pasta sauce, salads, wraps or omelets.

Tip 2 : For a flavorful pork picadillo stew--use lean pork with onions, peppers, tomatoes, raisins and green olives. Check online for recipes.

Tip 3 : When choosing canned fruits, select fruit canned in 100% fruit juice or water rather than syrup.

Tip 4 : When eating out, ask for whole-wheat bread for your sandwiches.

Tip 5 : In a restaurant, start your meal with a salad packed with veggies, to help control hunger and feel satisfied sooner.

Tip 6 : While shopping, load up on packages of frozen vegetables. They cook in minutes with little preparation.

Tip 7 : Try a new recipe and get fruit into your dinner dishes--try chicken with apricots or lentils with apples and dried fruit.

Tip 8 : Vegetables can be an easy part of picnics. Serve a bowl of raw veggies with a low-Calorie dip along with sandwiches.

Tip 9 : Looking for a new way to eat Brussels sprouts? They can be boiled, sautéed, or oven roasted to go along with any meal.

Tip 10 : Vary your protein choices at a barbecue. Try bean burgers, soy hot dogs, or grilled tofu. Use a low-salt marinade to add flavor.