Tip 1 : When storing raw seafood, meat, and poultry, place them below ready-to-eat foods in the refrigerator.

Tip 2 : Don’t forget to eat your greens! Collards, Swiss chard, mustard greens, kale, and broccoli rabe are tasty side dishes.

Tip 3 : Make fresh fruit snow cones using berries, pineapple, or other fruits. Check online for recipes.

Tip 4 : Vary your veggies. Try new vegetables and find recipes online. Why not try bok choy, artichokes, beets, or kale?

Tip 5 : Pack 100% fruit juice for lunches versus soda or other sugar-sweetened beverages.

Tip 6 : Try different types of cheese: Cheddar, Swiss, Parmesan, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or ricotta cheese. Look for low-fat versions.

Tip 7 : In pancakes and muffins, experiment with substituting half the flour with oat or whole-wheat flour. (They may need more leavening).

Tip 8 : Choose fat-free or low-fat milk or yogurt more often than cheese. When selecting cheese, choose low-fat or reduced-fat versions.

Tip 9 : Learn to love beans! Try black bean enchiladas, white bean spread or edamame (green soybeans).

Tip 10 : Make each meal colorful by adding red, green, yellow, or orange vegetables to your plate.