Tip 1 : Separate raw meat, poultry, and seafood from other foods in your grocery cart and bags.

Tip 2 : For a change, try whole-wheat pasta in macaroni and cheese or pasta salad.

Tip 3 : Looking for plant-based protein? Give veggie burgers a try. Burgers made from beans, soy, or vegetables are available.

Tip 4 : Eat seafood in place of meat or poultry twice a week. Include some seafood high in omega-3s like salmon, trout, and herring.

Tip 5 : Use dark leafy greens, like romaine lettuce and spinach, to make salads. Add red and orange veggies for extra color and nutrition!

Tip 6 : Make your own fruit sauce like strawberry rhubarb to use as a topping on frozen desserts, pancakes or waffles.

Tip 7 : Does your produce keep going bad before you can eat it? Try frozen vegetables instead--they offer the same nutritional value.

Tip 8 : Mix whole-grain cereal with unsalted nuts and dried fruit for a great afternoon snack.

Tip 9 : Use fat-free evaporated milk in recipes in place of heavy cream for the rich smooth taste without the fat and Calories.

Tip 10 : Try vegetables like asparagus, zucchini, squash, and artichokes to use in different dishes.