Chef Tony Mantuano Shares Seven Tips for a Flavorful, Healthy Diet

As January wraps up, it's common for New Year's resolutions to begin to dwindle, but there are plenty of ways to add zest to healthy foods, making it easier to stay on track. Simple spices and pantry items that frequent cupboards often do the trick. Nutrisystem's Chef Tony Mantuano, who was also featured on Bravo's hit show, Top Chef, offers his own tips on how to enhance foods' flavor without breaking the bank.

1. Italian Red Wine Vinegar: You've heard of infusing vodka, but did you know that you can add personal flavors to red wine vinegar? Sprinkle spices into a quality red wine and heat until simmering. Splash on vegetables or chicken for a taste that's high in flavor, but low in calories. Mantuano recommends combining fresh rosemary, thyme and parsley with the vinegar.
Price: $2 for one bottle of red wine vinegar