Tip 1 : Use vegetable oils (olive, canola, corn, soybean, peanut, safflower, sunflower) rather than solid fats (butter, shortening).

Tip 2 : Top loin pork roast is a lean cut of meat. Serve it sliced, and save the rest for another meal.

Tip 3 : Puree your leftover roasted tomatoes and make an easy homemade soup. Check out recipes online for ingredients you'll need.

Tip 4 : Choose dark green vegetables like Swiss chard, spinach, and broccoli. They are high in nutrients and low in Calories.

Tip 5 : When shopping, head to the produce section first. Buy seasonally available fresh fruit for the best price and flavor.

Tip 6 : Tasty and easy fruit sauces can be made in your blender. Try combining fruits, such as pear and mango, or a variety of berries.

Tip 7 : Keep frozen blueberries on hand. They make a great topping at breakfast for hot oatmeal, over yogurt or mixed into pancakes!

Tip 8 : What could you do with radishes? Roast with other vegetables or eat raw on top of a salad for a spicy and crunchy texture.

Tip 9 : Make a yummy homemade vegetable lasagna. Layer pasta, cooked vegetables, tomato sauce and sprinkle with low-fat cheese. Bake until ready!

Tip 10 : Cuts of beef with less fat--round steaks, roasts, top loin, top sirloin, and chuck shoulder--are all lean protein food choices.