Tip 1 : Add fruit like pineapple or fresh chunks of peaches to vegetable and meat kabobs.

Tip 2 : Buy fresh, seasonal vegetables. They cost less and are more likely to be at their peak flavor.

Tip 3 : Expand your fruit horizons--have you tried papaya, passion fruit, litchi, star fruit, or pomegranate?

Tip 4 : Try an Asian-inspired stir-fry: Sauté mushrooms, bean sprouts, bell peppers, onions, minced garlic and ginger. Serve with rice or noodles.

Tip 5 : For dessert, try low-fat yogurt or pudding as a dip for fruits like strawberries or melon balls.

Tip 6 : Craving something sweet? Instead of candy try having dried fruits like cranberries, cherries, or raisins.

Tip 7 : Enjoy eggs as your protein food choice--up to one a day, on average, doesn't raise blood cholesterol levels!

Tip 8 : An ounce equivalent of protein foods is 1 oz of meat, poultry, or seafood, ¼ cup beans, 1 egg, 1 T. peanut butter, or ½ oz nuts or seeds.

Tip 9 : Most fruits are naturally low in fat, sodium, and Calories, so have fruit in place of high-Calorie desserts.

Tip 10 : Add fruit to your brunch for additional color and flavor: sliced fruit or berries make a great topping on low-fat yogurt.