Tip 1 : Separate raw meat, poultry, and seafood from other foods in your grocery cart and bags.

Tip 2 : Can you make hummus? Blend canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), garlic, olive oil, lemon juice & tahini (sesame seed paste). Enjoy!

Tip 3 : Try a new fruit this week--visit an ethnic supermarket and buy something you haven't tried before.

Tip 4 : Try an Asian-inspired stir-fry: Sauté mushrooms, bean sprouts, bell peppers, onions, minced garlic and ginger. Serve with rice or noodles.

Tip 5 : Add calcium to your coffee or tea by switching from either half & half or cream to low-fat or fat-free milk.

Tip 6 : Much of the fat in chicken and turkey is in or under the skin. Remove skin and fat for a leaner, healthier meal.

Tip 7 : Keep dried fruits handy. Try dried apricots, bananas, apples, pineapple, cherries, figs, dates, or cranberries.

Tip 8 : Replace refined grains with whole grains. Buy whole-grain versions of foods like bread or pasta.

Tip 9 : Add variety to your meals - try vegetarian options, like bean burritos, portabella mushroom burgers, or spinach lasagna.

Tip 10 : Eat dairy for a snack on the run--grab low-fat cheese sticks, yogurt, or a home-made smoothie.