Tip 1 : Green bean, broccoli, or spinach casseroles are a quick and easy way to serve vegetables--make them healthier with low-fat ingredients.

Tip 2 : For a fast lunch or supper, melt low-fat cheese over bread, add sliced tomatoes and sprinkle on chopped herbs.

Tip 3 : Top loin pork roast is a lean cut of meat. Serve it sliced, and save the rest for another meal.

Tip 4 : When eating out, ask for whole-wheat bread for your sandwiches.

Tip 5 : Rinse veggies under running water before preparing or eating them to remove dirt and microbes on the surface.

Tip 6 : Curries and other ethnic dishes pair small amounts of meat or chicken with vegetables and seasonings. Check for recipes online.

Tip 7 : Sprinkle cinnamon on sliced apples for a quick and easy cold snack, or try it heated in the microwave for a warm treat.

Tip 8 : For a great quick and easy way to combine all your favorite vegetables, try a vegetable stir-fry.

Tip 9 : Add sweetness to your whole-grain cereals with fruit. Top cereal with sliced bananas, canned peaches, raisins or frozen fruit!

Tip 10 : Buy vegetables that are easy to prepare. Pick up pre-washed bags of salad greens, baby carrots or celery sticks.