Tip 1 : Butternut squash tastes great oven roasted and pureed. Use it to make it a soup or add it to risotto! Look for recipes online.

Tip 2 : What’s the issue with whole milk? An 8-oz glass contains about the same amount of saturated fat as 5 strips of bacon.

Tip 3 : Make a summer salad: Mix together diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and sweet onions with a citrus vinaigrette. Top if off with low-fat feta crumbles.

Tip 4 : Make a main dish salad with thin slices of cooked lean beef and a little crumble of blue cheese on top of salad greens.

Tip 5 : Keep a bowl of cut-up veggies in a see-through container in the refrigerator so they are easier to spot.

Tip 6 : Make more brown rice than you need and freeze the rest for when you make a soup or casserole.

Tip 7 : Make stuffed bell peppers with brown rice and vegetables. Look online for recipes.

Tip 8 : Don't feel like cooking? When eating out, look for the vegetarian options on your menu as an easy way to meet your veggie goal.

Tip 9 : Add pureed vegetables, like carrots, sweet potatoes, and beans to soup for a thicker, heartier texture.

Tip 10 : Make a healthy Southwestern dip with tomatoes, black beans, black-eye peas, and corn. Season with chili powder or jalapenos.