Tip 1 : Short on time: Buy ready-made pasta meals and add cooked vegetables such as broccoli, asparagus, or peas. Look for low-sodium pasta options

Tip 2 : Are you a fan of peanut butter and banana sandwiches? Try substituting other fruits.

Tip 3 : For dessert, try low-fat yogurt or pudding as a dip for fruits like strawberries or melon balls.

Tip 4 : Does your produce keep going bad before you can eat it? Try frozen vegetables instead--they offer the same nutritional value.

Tip 5 : Be sure to drain all fat off ground beef after cooking--for less fat and Calories.

Tip 6 : Add veggies to any meal when you are in a hurry. Healthy short cuts include packaged shredded carrots or salads in a bag.

Tip 7 : When shopping, choose some quick and easy fruits, like bananas or pre-cut pineapple chunks.

Tip 8 : Three ways to thaw seafood, meat or poultry safely: In the refrigerator; in cold water, changed every 30 minutes; or in the microwave.

Tip 9 : Add calcium to your coffee or tea by switching from either half & half or cream to low-fat or fat-free milk.

Tip 10 : Add toasted peanuts or cashews--instead of meat--as the protein food in a vegetable stir-fry.