Tip 1 : Does your produce keep going bad before you can eat it? Try frozen fruit instead--they provide the same nutritional value.

Tip 2 : Green bean, broccoli, or spinach casseroles are a quick and easy way to serve vegetables--make them healthier with low-fat ingredients.

Tip 3 : For hamburger patties, meatloaf, or as an ingredient for casseroles, look for lean or extra-lean ground meat.

Tip 4 : Change up your salads. Add surprise ingredients to your routine salads, such as Swiss chard, mango, or tuna.

Tip 5 : For dessert, try low-fat yogurt or pudding as a dip for fruits like strawberries or melon balls.

Tip 6 : Avoiding milk because you are lactose intolerant? Get the health benefits of milk by selecting lactose-free dairy products.

Tip 7 : Applesauce isn't just for snacks! Use it in place of some oil when baking. Experiment--replace some oil with the same amount of applesauce!

Tip 8 : Whole grains are great in mixed dishes. Try using brown rice in a casserole, or quinoa in a salad.

Tip 9 : Broil or bake chicken breasts marinated in lemon juice, oregano, garlic and oil for Mediterranean style flavor.

Tip 10 : Mix whole-grain cereal with unsalted nuts and dried fruit for a great afternoon snack.