Tip 1 : Boneless chicken breasts are great for quick stir-fries--add peppers, onion, garlic, ginger...and red pepper flakes if you like heat!

Tip 2 : Jazz up the standard breakfast--add blueberries, sliced banana, and other fruits on cereal or oatmeal--or have a grapefruit.

Tip 3 : Put rinsed and cut vegetables in a bowl or bag on a shelf in your refrigerator where you can see them.

Tip 4 : Dried fruit (raisins, dates, cranberries) and fresh fruit (chopped apples or pears) make a great combination. Add nuts for an extra crunch.

Tip 5 : Try substituting yogurt for butter or margarine in baked goods to keep them moist and lower in Calories.

Tip 6 : 1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal (such as flakes) counts as 1 oz of grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.

Tip 7 : Eat seasonally! Checking what fruits are in season in your area can help save money.

Tip 8 : Add protein to your salads. Try different ingredients like eggs, tuna, grilled shrimp, chickpeas, or black beans.

Tip 9 : Make beans and peas part of your meals often; try chili with kidney or pinto beans, lentil soup, or baked beans.

Tip 10 : Mix together brown rice and white rice in equal proportions to make half your grains whole!