Tip 1 : Keep cut-up fruit at eye level in the refrigerator. It will be the first thing you see when you open the door!

Tip 2 : Some dairy products, like whole milk and cheese, contain solid fats, which provide Empty Calories. Choose lower fat versions more often.

Tip 3 : Eat potatoes with the peel to get more nutrients like fiber, iron and potassium.

Tip 4 : What could you do with radishes? Roast with other vegetables or eat raw on top of a salad for a spicy and crunchy texture.

Tip 5 : Tuna and a few whole wheat crackers make a great snack.

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

Tip 7 : For an easy supper--slow cook skinned chicken pieces, veggies, and seasonings in reduced-sodium chicken broth.

Tip 8 : Separate raw meat, poultry, and seafood from other foods in your grocery cart and bags.

Tip 9 : Eat a variety of protein foods. Include beans, peas, nuts, lean meats, poultry, soy products & eggs. Choose seafood twice a week.

Tip 10 : Look for lower sodium choices in the deli. Choose lean deli meats instead of higher fat sausages, hot dogs, bologna, or salami.