Tip 1 : Chowders make a delicious supper dish --make your own with seafood, vegetables, and low-fat milk. Look for recipes online.

Tip 2 : Need a dip for your fruit? Mix plain yogurt with a dash of vanilla, or add your favorite spice, like cinnamon, for a new flavor.

Tip 3 : Bring a healthy option to a summer celebration. Offer hot, grilled fruit kabobs or cold and colorful cantaloupe and honeydew skewers.

Tip 4 : Combine plain yogurt with your favorite low-fat salad dressing for a different veggie dip.

Tip 5 : Use dark leafy greens, like romaine lettuce and spinach, to make salads. Add red and orange veggies for extra color and nutrition!

Tip 6 : Sprinkle cinnamon on sliced apples for a quick and easy cold snack, or try it heated in the microwave for a warm treat.

Tip 7 : Chicken and white bean chili is a tasty way to combine protein foods with a great flavor and bounty of nutrients.

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

Tip 9 : For a great quick and easy way to combine all your favorite vegetables, try a vegetable stir-fry.

Tip 10 : Cut-up fresh or canned fruit (canned in juice or water) makes a great waffle topping--you can skip the syrup and whipped cream.