Tip 1 : Keep dried fruits handy. Try dried apricots, bananas, apples, pineapple, cherries, figs, dates, or cranberries.

Tip 2 : People who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate some types of yogurt. Experiment with different types including those made from soy.

Tip 3 : Cut-up fruit makes a great snack. Cut them yourself, or buy pre-cut packages of fruit pieces like pineapple or melon.

Tip 4 : Tired of eating plain vegetables? Add slivered almonds or cashews to a vegetable stir-fry.

Tip 5 : Enjoy preparing foods in different ways. You can steam, grill, stir-fry, roast or stew your vegetables for a change in texture and flavor.

Tip 6 : Replacing sour cream with low-fat yogurt in recipes will reduce the Calories and add calcium.

Tip 7 : Instead of adding more grains to your daily food plan, replace some refined grains with whole grains.

Tip 8 : Most fruits are naturally low in fat, sodium, and Calories, so have fruit in place of high-Calorie desserts.

Tip 9 : Use low-fat milk to make bread pudding. Check online for recipes.

Tip 10 : Use fat-free evaporated milk in recipes in place of heavy cream for the rich smooth taste without the fat and Calories.