Tip 1 : Having a snack attack? Reach for whole-wheat crackers - top them with hummus or a little peanut butter.

Tip 2 : Rinse veggies under running water before preparing or eating them to remove dirt and microbes on the surface.

Tip 3 : Make fresh fruit snow cones using berries, pineapple, or other fruits. Check online for recipes.

Tip 4 : Replace solid fats with oils, rather than adding oil to the diet. Oils are a concentrated source of Calories, so use oils in small amounts.

Tip 5 : Osteoporosis (thinning of bones) can be reduced by routinely eating low-fat or fat-free dairy food --at all ages and stages of life.

Tip 6 : Fruit with a low-fat yogurt dip makes a great party snack. Use melon, apples, bananas, berries, grapes and provide toothpicks!

Tip 7 : Vary your veggies by adding a new vegetable to a different meal each day.

Tip 8 : Try crunchy vegetables, raw or lightly steamed. They make a great snack or side dish.

Tip 9 : Rinse fruits under running water before preparing or eating them to remove dirt and microbes on the surface.

Tip 10 : For dessert, try low-fat yogurt or pudding as a dip for fruits like strawberries or melon balls.