Tip 1 : For a sweet treat, make a low-fat flan using fat-free evaporated milk. Check online for recipes.

Tip 2 : Make your coffee extra tasty--add hot, frothy low-fat milk and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Tip 3 : Support your health and community by buying locally-grown vegetables. Try visiting a farmers market near you.

Tip 4 : Use low-fat buttermilk in pancakes or waffles for a weekend brunch. Look for recipes online.

Tip 5 : Enjoy eggs as your protein food choice--up to one a day, on average, doesn't raise blood cholesterol levels!

Tip 6 : Need a snack? Spread peanut butter on apple slices or top frozen yogurt with berries or slices of kiwi fruit.

Tip 7 : Introduce whole grains bit by bit. Mix whole-grain cereal into your favorite cereal. Increase the whole grain amount slowly.

Tip 8 : Eat the most perishable fruit first. Bananas only last a few days, while apples will stay crisp in the fridge for over a week.

Tip 9 : Beans can be the basis for many dishes. Slow cook them with other vegetables and seasonings for low-cost, nutrient-packed meals.

Tip 10 : Make a summer salad: Mix together diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and sweet onions with a citrus vinaigrette. Top if off with low-fat feta crumbles.