Tip 1 : Is your fresh fruit salad turning brown? Mix in acidic fruits like oranges or pineapple (or lemon juice) to keep fruit looking fresh.

Tip 2 : Instead of high fat pasta sauces like alfredo, try part-skim ricotta mixed with pesto for a creamy sauce.

Tip 3 : Make twice-baked sweet potatoes using ricotta or other low-fat cheeses in place of sour cream or cream cheese.

Tip 4 : Keep vegetables separate from raw meat, poultry, and seafood while shopping, storing, and preparing.

Tip 5 : Ordering in doesn’t have to mean a meal without vegetables. Order vegetable pizza or vegetable lo mein next time you have dinner delivered.

Tip 6 : Make more brown rice than you need and freeze the rest for when you make a soup or casserole.

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

Tip 8 : Tip for eating out: Share entrées with a friend. Have one person order a meat dish, and the other order a vegetable dish or a large salad.

Tip 9 : Need a snack? Spread peanut butter on apple slices or top frozen yogurt with berries or slices of kiwi fruit.

Tip 10 : Top loin pork roast is a lean cut of meat. Serve it sliced, and save the rest for another meal.