Tip 1 : Make twice-baked sweet potatoes using ricotta or other low-fat cheeses in place of sour cream or cream cheese.

Tip 2 : Choose lean ground beef. The label should say at least 92% lean. Look for ground beef that is 92% to 95% lean.

Tip 3 : Impress your guests and make a vegetable soufflé. Look online for ways to make corn, broccoli, or sweet potato soufflé.

Tip 4 : Brown rice is a great side dish. Try different ways of flavoring your rice dish. Look online for recipes.

Tip 5 : Use the food label to find whole grains such as whole rye, whole wheat, whole-grain corn and wild rice.

Tip 6 : On long car trips, pack fruit to snack on! Bananas, apples, plums, grapes, and nectarines all travel well!

Tip 7 : Be food safe! Cook whole cuts of beef, lamb, veal, and pork to 145°F. Let meat rest at least 3 minutes before carving or eating.

Tip 8 : Make a healthier quiche by using low-fat milk and reduced-fat cheese in your recipe.

Tip 9 : Try low-fat ricotta instead of cottage cheese--it has more calcium and works great in many recipes that call for cottage cheese.

Tip 10 : Add veggies to any meal when you are in a hurry. Healthy short cuts include packaged shredded carrots or salads in a bag.