Tip 1 : Try different types of cheese: Cheddar, Swiss, Parmesan, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or ricotta cheese. Look for low-fat versions.

Tip 2 : Bake or roast chicken instead of frying, and remove skin before eating, to lower saturated fat and Calories.

Tip 3 : When serving chocolate pudding-- top it with sliced strawberries or bananas and chopped nuts.

Tip 4 : Breakfast cereal can be a great way to add fiber to your morning. Just be careful when choosing cereal, many contain added sugars!

Tip 5 : Try low-fat ricotta instead of cottage cheese--it has more calcium and works great in many recipes that call for cottage cheese.

Tip 6 : Check out the freezer section for seafood. Flash-frozen seafood retains the nutrients and taste of fresh seafood.

Tip 7 : Short on time: Buy ready-made pasta meals and add cooked vegetables such as broccoli, asparagus, or peas. Look for low-sodium pasta options

Tip 8 : Instead of a donut, pick yogurt and fruit for breakfast!

Tip 9 : Does your produce keep going bad before you can eat it? Try frozen vegetables instead--they offer the same nutritional value.

Tip 10 : Shred carrots or zucchini into meatloaf, casseroles, quick breads, and muffins.