Tip 1 : Include fruit at dinner! Add crushed pineapple to coleslaw or include orange sections or grapes in a salad.

Tip 2 : Brown rice is a great side dish. Try different ways of flavoring your rice dish. Look online for recipes.

Tip 3 : Select lean choices--like turkey, roast beef, or chicken breast--for sandwiches instead of meats with more fat, like bologna or salami.

Tip 4 : Adding 8 oz. of low-fat or fat-free milk to your meal is one of the easiest ways to get dairy.

Tip 5 : Look for lower fat cheeses like part-skim mozzarella, or reduced fat versions of Monterey Jack, Swiss, Colby, Cheddar & Muenster.

Tip 6 : Make sure you buy enough fresh, canned, frozen, and/or dried fruit to last between shopping trips.

Tip 7 : For an easy breakfast or snack on the go, try a fruit smoothie with frozen peaches, berries, and low-fat yogurt.

Tip 8 : Make beans, peas, and soy products part of your meals often. Try black bean burgers, hummus, or stir-fried tofu.

Tip 9 : Switch up your protein! Trade in your ham sandwich for one made with peanut butter, tuna, or canned salmon for some healthy variety.

Tip 10 : Puree your leftover roasted tomatoes and make an easy homemade soup. Check out recipes online for ingredients you'll need.