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 : Butternut squash tastes great oven roasted and pureed. Use it to make it a soup or add it to risotto! Look for recipes online.

Tip 3 : Search for recipes online to make some of your favorite vegetables.

Tip 4 : Most fruits are naturally low in fat, sodium, and Calories, so have fruit in place of high-Calorie desserts.

Tip 5 : Change up your salads. Add surprise ingredients to your routine salads, such as Swiss chard, mango, or tuna.

Tip 6 : 1/2 cup of brown rice counts as 1 oz of whole grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.

Tip 7 : 1 flour tortilla (8 inches in diameter) counts as 2 oz of grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.

Tip 8 : Top loin pork roast is a lean cut of meat. Serve it sliced, and save the rest for another meal.

Tip 9 : Try growing your own vegetables and herbs. You can start small with a few pots on your balcony or deck.

Tip 10 : When shopping, choose some quick and easy fruits, like bananas or pre-cut pineapple chunks.