Tip 1 : Look for lower fat cheeses like part-skim mozzarella, or reduced fat versions of Monterey Jack, Swiss, Colby, Cheddar & Muenster.

Tip 2 : Stock up on frozen vegetables for quick and easy cooking in the microwave.

Tip 3 : Instead of eating a refined grain, switch it for a whole-grain food and look for one that is higher in fiber.

Tip 4 : Use fruit in your holiday stuffing--try apples, cranberries, raisins, or prunes. Check online for recipes.

Tip 5 : Craving ice cream? Choose fat-free frozen yogurt instead.

Tip 6 : Make the majority of your choices whole or cut-up fruit rather than juice to get fiber.

Tip 7 : Popeye had it right--use spinach in a salad or to top off a sandwich. Try its cousins--kale and collards--in soups and side dishes.

Tip 8 : Does your produce keep going bad before you can eat it? Try frozen vegetables instead--they offer the same nutritional value.

Tip 9 : For variety in your protein foods at breakfast, try hard cooked eggs, soy-based sausage, or peanut butter on toast.

Tip 10 : For something to snack on, use a yogurt dip to compliment raw vegetables. Look online for recipes.