Tip 1 : Try rolled oats or a crushed, unsweetened whole-grain cereal as breading for baked chicken, fish, veal cutlets, or eggplant parmesan.

Tip 2 : Can you name four different ways you like to eat tomatoes? Try something new and healthy like tomato pie recipe.

Tip 3 : A small amount of lean meat adds great flavor to dishes made with beans or whole grains. Try chicken chili or turkey barley soup.

Tip 4 : Build a meal around beans or peas. Bean burritos are a quick and easy dinner entree.

Tip 5 : For a flavorful pork picadillo stew--use lean pork with onions, peppers, tomatoes, raisins and green olives. Check online for recipes.

Tip 6 : Many lean cuts of meat need long, slow moist cooking--invest in a slow cooker for melt-in-your mouth meats without too much fat.

Tip 7 : Don’t run out of milk. Keep low-fat evaporated milk handy. Add it to scrambled eggs or your morning coffee.

Tip 8 : Whole grains can be a good source of dietary fiber--choose grains with more fiber for additional health benefits.

Tip 9 : Serve an Italian favorite--bruschetta. It can be made with tomatoes, basil and olive oil. Check online for recipes.

Tip 10 : Fresh pork is a good source of protein. The leanest choices include pork loin, tenderloin, center loin, and ham.