Tip 1 : Fruit with a low-fat yogurt dip makes a great party snack. Use melon, apples, bananas, berries, grapes and provide toothpicks!

Tip 2 : Make stuffed bell peppers with brown rice and vegetables. Look online for recipes.

Tip 3 : A regular-size slice of bread counts as 1 oz of grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.

Tip 4 : Keep your bones strong! Make the Dairy Group part of your eating routine to help maintain bone mass throughout life.

Tip 5 : For variety in your protein foods at breakfast, try hard cooked eggs, soy-based sausage, or peanut butter on toast.

Tip 6 : Create some new seafood pasta dishes. Look on-line for easy recipes.

Tip 7 : Make split pea soup with new flavors--try adding caramelized onions and cumin or different vegetables like pumpkin.

Tip 8 : Make beans and peas part of your meals often; try chili with kidney or pinto beans, lentil soup, or baked beans.

Tip 9 : Stock up on frozen vegetables for quick and easy cooking in the microwave.

Tip 10 : Try baked sweet potato fries instead of regular fries. Look for recipes online.