Tip 1 : Cut the Calories but keep all the calcium--switch from whole (150 Calories) to low-fat (100 Calories) or fat-free (80 Calories) milk.

Tip 2 : When choosing canned fruits, select fruit canned in 100% fruit juice or water rather than syrup.

Tip 3 : Sick of the same old salad? Try tossing your frozen vegetables in a skillet and sauté for a quick, easy stir-fry meal.

Tip 4 : Keep frozen blueberries on hand. They make a great topping at breakfast for hot oatmeal, over yogurt or mixed into pancakes!

Tip 5 : Try growing your own vegetables and herbs. You can start small with a few pots on your balcony or deck.

Tip 6 : In a restaurant, start your meal with a salad packed with veggies, to help control hunger and feel satisfied sooner.

Tip 7 : Try different ways to use eggplant: Baba Ghanoush, eggplant parmesan, grilled eggplant sandwiches, or stuffed with rice and tomatoes.

Tip 8 : Make roasted tomatoes--Cut tomatoes into wedges, drizzle with olive oil, season with garlic and herbs. Roast and serve as a side dish.

Tip 9 : On a long drive or shopping trip, pack cut-up vegetables in a baggie. Skip the impulse to buy less healthful snacks.

Tip 10 : When making home-made desserts--experiment. Replace half of the white flour with whole-grain flour, or look for whole grain recipes online.