Tip 1 : Don't know what to do with leftovers? Puree roasted vegetables with chicken stock to make a hearty and flavorful soup.

Tip 2 : Eat fruit as a between-meal snack instead of other high-Calorie foods.

Tip 3 : To thicken stews and soups use pureed, cooked vegetables such as carrots, onions or potatoes.

Tip 4 : How many different fruit salads can you make? Share ideas with friends to create a variety.

Tip 5 : Applesauce isn't just for snacks! Use it in place of some oil when baking. Experiment--replace some oil with the same amount of applesauce!

Tip 6 : Visit My Reports to check out your Protein Foods history chart and see how you've been doing with your intake over time.

Tip 7 : Adding 8 oz. of low-fat or fat-free milk to your meal is one of the easiest ways to get dairy.

Tip 8 : Look for lower fat cheeses like part-skim mozzarella, or reduced fat versions of Monterey Jack, Swiss, Colby, Cheddar & Muenster.

Tip 9 : Many lean cuts of meat need long, slow moist cooking--invest in a slow cooker for melt-in-your mouth meats without too much fat.

Tip 10 : Is your fresh fruit salad turning brown? Mix in acidic fruits like oranges or pineapple (or lemon juice) to keep fruit looking fresh.