Tip 1 : Make twice-baked potatoes with plain yogurt instead of sour cream. Top with chopped green onions or chives.

Tip 2 : Keep dried fruits handy. Try dried apricots, bananas, apples, pineapple, cherries, figs, dates, or cranberries.

Tip 3 : Be creative. When apples are abundant--make apple butter, to use in place of jam. Check online for recipes without added sugars.

Tip 4 : Tasty and easy fruit sauces can be made in your blender. Try combining fruits, such as pear and mango, or a variety of berries.

Tip 5 : Try an Asian-inspired stir-fry: Sauté mushrooms, bean sprouts, bell peppers, onions, minced garlic and ginger. Serve with rice or noodles.

Tip 6 : Add vegetarian meat substitutes (like tempeh or tofu) to soups and stews to boost protein without adding saturated fat or cholesterol.

Tip 7 : Add halved grapes to your chicken salad. Serve on a bed of greens or in a pita sandwich.

Tip 8 : Shopping tip: Find specials and coupons in your local paper or online for discounts on fresh, frozen, dried or canned fruits.

Tip 9 : Keep a good selection of rinsed fruit in the fridge for a quick and refreshing snack. (Rinse berries just before serving.)

Tip 10 : Change up your salads. Add surprise ingredients to your routine salads, such as Swiss chard, mango, or tuna.