Tip 1 : Add protein to your salads. Try different ingredients like eggs, tuna, grilled shrimp, chickpeas, or black beans.

Tip 2 : Keep a bowl of cut-up veggies in a see-through container in the refrigerator so they are easier to spot.

Tip 3 : On a long drive or shopping trip, pack cut-up vegetables in a baggie. Skip the impulse to buy less healthful snacks.

Tip 4 : Try different types of cheese: Cheddar, Swiss, Parmesan, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or ricotta cheese. Look for low-fat versions.

Tip 5 : Need a dip for your fruit? Mix plain yogurt with a dash of vanilla, or add your favorite spice, like cinnamon, for a new flavor.

Tip 6 : Nuts are a good source of protein but high in Calories. Keep portions small—1 ounce of almonds (25 nuts) has about 170 Calories.

Tip 7 : Keep cut-up fruit at eye level in the refrigerator. It will be the first thing you see when you open the door!

Tip 8 : When serving chocolate pudding-- top it with sliced strawberries or bananas and chopped nuts.

Tip 9 : Bring a healthy option to a summer celebration. Offer hot, grilled fruit kabobs or cold and colorful cantaloupe and honeydew skewers.

Tip 10 : To get calcium at lunch, use low-fat cheese on your sandwich.