Tip 1 : Eat fruit as a between-meal snack instead of other high-Calorie foods.

Tip 2 : Broil lean beef cuts--sirloin, top round, or flank steak. Sliced into strips, it’s great on a salad, sandwich or by itself.

Tip 3 : Does your produce keep going bad before you can eat it? Try frozen fruit instead--they provide the same nutritional value.

Tip 4 : Add fruit to your brunch for additional color and flavor: sliced fruit or berries make a great topping on low-fat yogurt.

Tip 5 : While shopping, load up on packages of frozen vegetables. They cook in minutes with little preparation.

Tip 6 : Rinse and rub veggies under running water so that dirt and microbes can't be transferred to the food when peeling and cutting.

Tip 7 : Top slices of angel food cake with blended fresh or frozen strawberries and add a dollop of low-fat yogurt.

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

Tip 9 : For a breakfast that satisfies (and keeps you away from the mid-morning donuts)--add an egg.

Tip 10 : Add veggies to any meal when you are in a hurry. Healthy short cuts include packaged shredded carrots or salads in a bag.