Tip 1 : Build a meal around beans or peas. Bean burritos are a quick and easy dinner entree.

Tip 2 : Vegetables can be an easy part of picnics. Serve a bowl of raw veggies with a low-Calorie dip along with sandwiches.

Tip 3 : Read the Nutrition Facts label when buying cheese--compare the saturated fat and sodium content and choose the one with the lowest amounts.

Tip 4 : Use thin-sliced lemons and lemon juice in soups, stews, salads and beverages.

Tip 5 : Make fresh fruit snow cones using berries, pineapple, or other fruits. Check online for recipes.

Tip 6 : Get your whole grains by adding brown rice to soup for a hearty meal.

Tip 7 : Add fruit to your brunch for additional color and flavor: sliced fruit or berries make a great topping on low-fat yogurt.

Tip 8 : Not sure if you will use the whole bag of spinach? Add baby spinach leaves to a stir-fry, pasta sauce, salads, wraps or omelets.

Tip 9 : Eat the most perishable fruit first. Bananas only last a few days, while apples will stay crisp in the fridge for over a week.

Tip 10 : Cook your oatmeal or other hot cereal in fat-free or low-fat milk instead of water.