Tip 1 : Does your produce keep going bad before you can eat it? Try frozen fruit instead--they provide the same nutritional value.

Tip 2 : Short on time: Buy ready-made pasta meals and add cooked vegetables such as broccoli, asparagus, or peas. Look for low-sodium pasta options

Tip 3 : Try substituting yogurt for butter or margarine in baked goods to keep them moist and lower in Calories.

Tip 4 : Use your summer vegetables to make homemade salsa. Check online for recipes.

Tip 5 : Craving something sweet? Instead of candy try having dried fruits like cranberries, cherries, or raisins.

Tip 6 : Enjoy preparing chicken in different ways. You can roast, stew, saut�, broil or bake it for a variety of dishes.

Tip 7 : Use up leftover whole-grain bread or crackers as bulk in a meat loaf (or meat-less loaf). Check online for recipes.

Tip 8 : Watch for sales on canned and frozen vegetables. Check for low sodium options and stock up on your favorites.

Tip 9 : Keep a good selection of rinsed fruit in the fridge for a quick and refreshing snack. (Rinse berries just before serving.)

Tip 10 : Try making a sandwich with 100% whole-wheat pita bread, whole-grain tortillas, or whole-wheat wraps!