Tip 1 : Put rinsed and cut vegetables in a bowl or bag on a shelf in your refrigerator where you can see them.

Tip 2 : In a restaurant, start your meal with a salad packed with veggies, to help control hunger and feel satisfied sooner.

Tip 3 : Sick of the same old salad? Try tossing your frozen vegetables in a skillet and sauté for a quick, easy stir-fry meal.

Tip 4 : Don't know what to do with leftovers? Puree roasted vegetables with chicken stock to make a hearty and flavorful soup.

Tip 5 : Make a healthier quiche by using low-fat milk and reduced-fat cheese in your recipe.

Tip 6 : Choose soft margarines with zero trans fats made from liquid vegetable oil, rather than stick margarine or butter

Tip 7 : Make roasted tomatoes--Cut tomatoes into wedges, drizzle with olive oil, season with garlic and herbs. Roast and serve as a side dish.

Tip 8 : Flavored milk has Calories from added sugars--try flavoring your plain low-fat milk with cocoa powder or vanilla extract.

Tip 9 : Keep canned fruit (in 100% juice or water) like mandarin oranges on hand for a quick addition to any recipe--check for recipes online.

Tip 10 : Add fruit like sliced apples, pears, or a few berries to your salad bowl.