Tip 1 : When shopping, choose some quick and easy fruits, like bananas or pre-cut pineapple chunks.

Tip 2 : For dessert, try low-fat yogurt or pudding as a dip for fruits like strawberries or melon balls.

Tip 3 : Look for lower fat cheeses like part-skim mozzarella, or reduced fat versions of Monterey Jack, Swiss, Colby, Cheddar & Muenster.

Tip 4 : Shopping tip: Find specials and coupons in your local paper or online for discounts on fresh, frozen, or canned vegetables.

Tip 5 : Try vegetables like asparagus, zucchini, squash, and artichokes to use in different dishes.

Tip 6 : Fruit is a very handy, ready-to-go food. Many kinds can be eaten with little to no preparation other than rinsing.

Tip 7 : Keep cut-up fruit at eye level in the refrigerator. It will be the first thing you see when you open the door!

Tip 8 : Craving something sweet? Instead of candy try having dried fruits like cranberries, cherries, or raisins.

Tip 9 : Try a new fruit. Fruits vary in vitamins and minerals--mix it up to get the essential nutrients.

Tip 10 : Rinse fruits under running water before preparing or eating them to remove dirt and microbes on the surface.