Tip 1 : Puree your leftover roasted tomatoes and make an easy homemade soup. Check out recipes online for ingredients you'll need.

Tip 2 : Keep canned fruit (in 100% juice or water) like mandarin oranges on hand for a quick addition to any recipe--check for recipes online.

Tip 3 : Vegetables can be an easy part of picnics. Serve a bowl of raw veggies with a low-Calorie dip along with sandwiches.

Tip 4 : Replace refined grains with whole grains. Buy whole-grain versions of foods like bread or pasta.

Tip 5 : Take a walk around the block after dinner. If you are still hungry, have a piece of fruit instead of a rich dessert.

Tip 6 : Look for lower sodium choices in the deli. Choose lean deli meats instead of higher fat sausages, hot dogs, bologna, or salami.

Tip 7 : Make your own vegetarian burgers with cooked black beans, mushrooms, seasonings, and egg or oatmeal. Form into patties and pan grill.

Tip 8 : While shopping, load up on packages of frozen vegetables. They cook in minutes with little preparation.

Tip 9 : For dessert, try low-fat yogurt or pudding as a dip for fruits like strawberries or melon balls.

Tip 10 : Dried fruits make a great snack. They are easy to carry and store well. Just remember 1/2 cup dried fruit counts as 1 cup of fruit.