Tip 1 : Grill vegetable kabobs as part of a barbecue meal. Try tomatoes, mushrooms, green peppers, and onions.

Tip 2 : For dessert, have a baked apple or a pear, or browse online for another healthy fruit dessert idea.

Tip 3 : Serve �beans with greens�--add cooked cannellini beans to cooked, drained kale. Season with pepper, lemon juice and oil.

Tip 4 : Jazz up your vegetables with low-fat dressings or dips. Try hummus or a bean spread as a dip for veggies.

Tip 5 : Make your own fruit sauce like strawberry rhubarb to use as a topping on frozen desserts, pancakes or waffles.

Tip 6 : Combine plain yogurt with your favorite low-fat salad dressing for a different veggie dip.

Tip 7 : Choose fruit! Ask for fruit, like sliced apples, a fruit cup, or 100% fruit juice at a fast food restaurant instead of fried foods.

Tip 8 : Dairy foods contain a wealth of nutrients. Besides calcium, they also give you vitamin A and D, protein, potassium and magnesium.

Tip 9 : Keep your bones strong! Make the Dairy Group part of your eating routine to help maintain bone mass throughout life.

Tip 10 : Puree your leftover roasted tomatoes and make an easy homemade soup. Check out recipes online for ingredients you'll need.