Tip 1 : Tired of eating plain vegetables? Add slivered almonds or cashews to a vegetable stir-fry.

Tip 2 : Top loin pork roast is a lean cut of meat. Serve it sliced, and save the rest for another meal.

Tip 3 : Look for lower sodium choices in the deli. Choose lean deli meats instead of higher fat sausages, hot dogs, bologna, or salami.

Tip 4 : Whole milk and regular cheese are higher in saturated fat. Low-fat or fat-free versions have the calcium without the fat.

Tip 5 : Keep your bones strong! Make the Dairy Group part of your eating routine to help maintain bone mass throughout life.

Tip 6 : Explore the dried fruit section--how about dates, figs, prunes, or dried apricots? They make great snacks!

Tip 7 : Fruit yogurt can contain added sugars--try mixing fresh fruit into plain yogurt instead.

Tip 8 : For something to snack on, use a yogurt dip to compliment raw vegetables. Look online for recipes.

Tip 9 : Watch for sales on canned and frozen vegetables. Check for low sodium options and stock up on your favorites.

Tip 10 : Make pudding with low-fat milk, and top it with a sprinkle of cinnamon or sliced fruit.