Tip 1 : Eat seasonally! Checking what fruits are in season in your area can help save money.

Tip 2 : Most vegetables are naturally low in fat, sodium, and Calories, so have them in place of high-Calorie snacks.

Tip 3 : Stock up on frozen vegetables for quick and easy cooking in the microwave.

Tip 4 : Take a walk around the block after dinner. If you are still hungry, have a piece of fruit instead of a rich dessert.

Tip 5 : Beans and peas, like lentils, pintos, and split peas, are protein foods that are naturally low in fat. They make great side or main dishes.

Tip 6 : Look for lower fat cheeses like part-skim mozzarella, or reduced fat versions of Monterey Jack, Swiss, Colby, Cheddar & Muenster.

Tip 7 : Try substituting yogurt for butter or margarine in baked goods to keep them moist and lower in Calories.

Tip 8 : Having a snack attack? Reach for whole-wheat crackers - top them with hummus or a little peanut butter.

Tip 9 : Looking for a new way to eat Brussels sprouts? They can be boiled, saut�ed, or oven roasted to go along with any meal.

Tip 10 : Bake or roast chicken instead of frying, and remove skin before eating, to lower saturated fat and Calories.