Tip 1 : Try vegetables like asparagus, zucchini, squash, and artichokes to use in different dishes.

Tip 2 : Use your summer vegetables to make homemade salsa. Check online for recipes.

Tip 3 : What could you do with radishes? Roast with other vegetables or eat raw on top of a salad for a spicy and crunchy texture.

Tip 4 : Be sure to drain all fat off ground beef after cooking--for less fat and Calories.

Tip 5 : Use fruit in your holiday stuffing--try apples, cranberries, raisins, or prunes. Check online for recipes.

Tip 6 : Make hot sandwiches for supper, with roasted lean pork or beef topped with sautéed onion and peppers. Top with reduced fat cheese and melt.

Tip 7 : A good way to start your day with dairy is to use fat-free or low-fat milk instead of water to make oatmeal or hot cereal.

Tip 8 : Make time for breakfast every day! Choose whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, or whole-grain waffles.

Tip 9 : Keep fruits separate from raw meat, poultry, and seafood while shopping, storing, and preparing.

Tip 10 : Calcium is a nutrient of public health concern. You can meet your calcium needs by drinking fat-free milk or eating low-fat yogurt.