Tip 1 : Make pudding with low-fat milk, and top it with a sprinkle of cinnamon or sliced fruit.

Tip 2 : Enjoy preparing chicken in different ways. You can roast, stew, sauté, broil or bake it for a variety of dishes.

Tip 3 : Try crunchy vegetables, raw or lightly steamed. They make a great snack or side dish.

Tip 4 : Plunge asparagus quickly into boiling water to blanch--then add to a pasta salad or serve as a side dish.

Tip 5 : Dried fruits make a great snack. They are easy to carry and store well. Just remember 1/2 cup dried fruit counts as 1 cup of fruit.

Tip 6 : Make a main dish salad with thin slices of cooked lean beef and a little crumble of blue cheese on top of salad greens.

Tip 7 : Include fruit at dinner! Add crushed pineapple to coleslaw or include orange sections or grapes in a salad.

Tip 8 : Sprinkle cinnamon on sliced apples for a quick and easy cold snack, or try it heated in the microwave for a warm treat.

Tip 9 : Try baked sweet potato fries instead of regular fries. Look for recipes online.

Tip 10 : Add protein to your salads. Try different ingredients like eggs, tuna, grilled shrimp, chickpeas, or black beans.