Tip 1 : Make your own watermelon ice-it's a nice refreshment on a hot day. Check online for recipes.

Tip 2 : Select vegetables with more potassium, such as sweet potatoes, white potatoes, white beans, tomato products (paste, sauce, and juice).

Tip 3 : Add veggies to any meal when you are in a hurry. Healthy short cuts include packaged shredded carrots or salads in a bag.

Tip 4 : Jazz up raw vegetables with hummus dip or bean spread.

Tip 5 : Check out the freezer section for seafood. Flash-frozen seafood retains the nutrients and taste of fresh seafood.

Tip 6 : Sprinkle cinnamon on sliced apples for a quick and easy cold snack, or try it heated in the microwave for a warm treat.

Tip 7 : Did you know that calcium fortified soymilk (soy beverage) is considered part of the Dairy Group? Its nutrients are very similar to low-fat milk.

Tip 8 : Stews can make a small amount of lean meat or chicken go a long way. Check online for recipes.

Tip 9 : Make your coffee extra tasty--add hot, frothy low-fat milk and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Tip 10 : Add dried apricots or prunes to your slow cooker when making beef brisket. Check online for different recipes.