Tip 1 : Make a yummy homemade vegetable lasagna. Layer pasta, cooked vegetables, tomato sauce and sprinkle with low-fat cheese. Bake until ready!

Tip 2 : Instead of high fat pasta sauces like alfredo, try part-skim ricotta mixed with pesto for a creamy sauce.

Tip 3 : Make a switch to fat-free milk. If you currently drink whole milk, first switch to reduced fat (2%), then low-fat (1%), and then fat-free (skim).

Tip 4 : Include fruit at breakfast! Top cereal with your favorite fruit, add berries to pancakes, or mix dried fruit into hot oatmeal.

Tip 5 : For a special treat, make homemade ice cream sandwiches using frozen yogurt and peanut butter between graham crackers.

Tip 6 : Select lean choices--like turkey, roast beef, or chicken breast--for sandwiches instead of meats with more fat, like bologna or salami.

Tip 7 : Chowders make a delicious supper dish --make your own with seafood, vegetables, and low-fat milk. Look for recipes online.

Tip 8 : Cut your Calories by finishing your meal with a flavorful fruit salad instead of cookies or cake.

Tip 9 : For car trips, pack a mixture of unsalted nuts, seeds and dried fruit for a crunchy, protein-packed snack.

Tip 10 : For a fun snack--dip a frozen banana in low-fat yogurt and roll it in crushed cereal.