Tip 1 : Top loin pork roast is a lean cut of meat. Serve it sliced, and save the rest for another meal.

Tip 2 : Instead of adding more grains to your daily food plan, replace some refined grains with whole grains.

Tip 3 : Make dinner once and serve it twice. Roast a larger cut of lean meat. Make a second meal using the ‘planned-over’ meat.

Tip 4 : Support your health and community by buying locally-grown vegetables. Try visiting a farmers market near you.

Tip 5 : Three ways to thaw seafood, meat or poultry safely: In the refrigerator; in cold water, changed every 30 minutes; or in the microwave.

Tip 6 : Get your whole grains while watching a movie at home - snack on popcorn with little or no salt and butter.

Tip 7 : Create some new seafood pasta dishes. Look on-line for easy recipes.

Tip 8 : Use your summer vegetables to make homemade salsa. Check online for recipes.

Tip 9 : Keep frozen blueberries on hand. They make a great topping at breakfast for hot oatmeal, over yogurt or mixed into pancakes!

Tip 10 : Try a new fruit this week--visit an ethnic supermarket and buy something you haven't tried before.