Tip 1 : Vegetables can be an easy part of picnics. Serve a bowl of raw veggies with a low-Calorie dip along with sandwiches.

Tip 2 : Ordering in doesn’t have to mean a meal without vegetables. Order vegetable pizza or vegetable lo mein next time you have dinner delivered.

Tip 3 : Looking for the best kinds of dairy products to control Calories? Choose fat-free or low-fat milk or yogurt.

Tip 4 : Use low-fat milk to make bread pudding. Check online for recipes.

Tip 5 : Don’t be misled about which products are whole grain. Read the ingredients list to look for whole grains as the first ingredient.

Tip 6 : Shred carrots or zucchini into meatloaf, casseroles, quick breads, and muffins.

Tip 7 : Curries and other ethnic dishes pair small amounts of meat or chicken with vegetables and seasonings. Check for recipes online.

Tip 8 : 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 9 : To incorporate more vegetables into your pizza or pasta--blend carrots, zucchini or spinach into the tomato sauce. Look online for recipes.

Tip 10 : For less cholesterol-replace some egg yolks with egg whites. Two egg whites = 1 whole egg.