Tip 1 : For breakfast try low-fat or fat-free yogurt. Mix in cereal or fruit for extra flavor, texture and nutrients.

Tip 2 : Peanut butter adds protein to a snack. Try it on apple slices, celery, whole grain crackers, or a small square of dark chocolate.

Tip 3 : Build some meals around plant-based protein sources, such as beans, lentils, tempeh, and tofu.

Tip 4 : Don’t want to eliminate all sweets? Try a drizzle of chocolate fudge sauce on a pear, banana, or berries..

Tip 5 : Brown rice is a great side dish. Try different ways of flavoring your rice dish. Look online for recipes.

Tip 6 : Make stuffed bell peppers with brown rice and vegetables. Look online for recipes.

Tip 7 : Bring a healthy option to a summer celebration. Offer hot, grilled fruit kabobs or cold and colorful cantaloupe and honeydew skewers.

Tip 8 : Try mixing different textures of fruits. For example, apples are crunchy, bananas are smooth and creamy, and oranges are juicy.

Tip 9 : For a change, try whole-wheat pasta in macaroni and cheese or pasta salad.

Tip 10 : Use thin-sliced lemons and lemon juice in soups, stews, salads and beverages.