Tip 1 : Keep a bowl of cut-up veggies in a see-through container in the refrigerator so they are easier to spot.

Tip 2 : Cut-up fresh or canned fruit (canned in juice or water) makes a great waffle topping--you can skip the syrup and whipped cream.

Tip 3 : Try different ways to use eggplant: Baba Ghanoush, eggplant parmesan, grilled eggplant sandwiches, or stuffed with rice and tomatoes.

Tip 4 : Don’t run out of milk. Keep low-fat evaporated milk handy. Add it to scrambled eggs or your morning coffee.

Tip 5 : Add non-fat powdered milk to casseroles, soups or pasta dishes to get added calcium.

Tip 6 : Try vegetables like asparagus, zucchini, squash, and artichokes to use in different dishes.

Tip 7 : Eat fruit as a between-meal snack instead of other high-Calorie foods.

Tip 8 : Meat contains protein, iron, magnesium, zinc, Vitamin E and B Vitamins. For less fat, go with lean cuts.

Tip 9 : Top slices of angel food cake with blended fresh or frozen strawberries and add a dollop of low-fat yogurt.

Tip 10 : Shopping tip: Find specials and coupons in your local paper or online for discounts on fresh, frozen, or canned vegetables.