Tip 1 : Keep your food safe! Wash your hands, utensils & cutting boards before and after contact with raw meat, poultry, seafood & eggs.

Tip 2 : Craving ice cream? Choose fat-free frozen yogurt instead.

Tip 3 : Visit My Reports to check out your dairy history chart and see how you've been doing with your dairy intake over time.

Tip 4 : 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 5 : Impress your guests and make a vegetable soufflé. Look online for ways to make corn, broccoli, or sweet potato soufflé.

Tip 6 : To get some extra dairy, add some shredded low-fat cheese to tuna casserole.

Tip 7 : Support your health and community by buying locally-grown vegetables. Try visiting a farmers market near you.

Tip 8 : Add extra chopped vegetables (tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, or spinach) to store-bought pasta sauces. Simmer until vegetables are tender!

Tip 9 : Beans and peas, like lentils, pintos, and split peas, are protein foods that are naturally low in fat. They make great side or main dishes.

Tip 10 : Use up leftover whole-grain bread or crackers as bulk in a meat loaf (or meat-less loaf). Check online for recipes.